Unit Manager Volunteer Roles in Cumbria
About the Role
Role type: Voluntary role, travel expenses reimbursed
Role level: Volunteer
Location: Remote, open to applicants resident in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands or the Isle of Man
Accountable to: Head of Stakeholder Management
The purpose of your role is to support and manage the SU Steering Group. The group includes representatives from Students’ Unions with an affiliated Nightline and meets quarterly. In this role you will maintain the email database for SU contacts, organise events, engage and network with the Students’ Unions and maintain a positive working relationship, where possible.
You will sit within the Stakeholder Management Department, whose purpose is to maintain and develop the Nightline Association’s relationships with its key stakeholders, including Nightlines and Students’ Unions.
Your line manager will be the Head of Stakeholder Management.
Activities and Responsibilities
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Organise and attend quarterly SU Steering Group Meetings online
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Maintain the email database for all SUs with an affiliated Nightline
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Engage with the Steering Group, asking questions or gathering opinions on key Nightline issues
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Answer any questions from the Steering Group, or signpost to other volunteers or staff
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
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Experience volunteering with a Nightline
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Experience working in or with a Students’ Union
Competencies
Essential
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Capable of remote working effectively
Desirable
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Familiarity with Google Workspace
Knowledge
Essential
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Understanding of and commitment to the Association’s values and to supporting and developing the Nightline community
Desirable
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RANGER CADETS
We are the Ranger Cadets a brand new independent non-profit uniformed youth group that is being set up with an aim of getting young people engaged in their community in uniform, as well as upskilling them to unlock their full potential by providing skills for life, opportunities to get involved in the community and gain new experiences as part of a team, making our community a much better place.
We are a non-political and non-religious inclusive uniformed youth organisation that is open and welcoming to everyone regardless of their social background.
We're on the look out for a dedicated, hard working, passionate and driven Deputy Chief Ranger (Deputy CEO), who will co-run our 100% volunteer run uniformed youth organisation and help to make our organisation a huge success as the second most senior person in the organisation.
You MUST be able to help make Ranger Cadets a huge success. We're only looking for a driven fully motivated and go getting volunteer to join us and help us create something special.
The role involves occasionally attending evening and weekend activities and events in full uniform, including visiting our cadet units to celebrate and recognise the hardwork of the unit team and young people locally within their communities.
This is a UNIFORMED role and you MUST be willing to wear the Ranger Cadets Rank Insignia.
RANGER CADETS
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Have you ever wanted to direct an international or local nonprofit (charity) organization or start one of your own? For over twenty years, INTERNATIONAL HUMANITY FOUNDATION (IHF) has been teaching its volunteers these skills:
• Project Development: Assessing community and individual needs for challenged populations.
• Human Resources: Global Volunteer and Team management, motivation & recruitment.
•ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT: Creating the teams and action units needed to address problems and follow up commitments, while tracking the needed qualitative and quantitative data.
IHF gives you an opportunity to learn some or all of these skills, working online (or in person) with volunteers from around the world and the children and populations we serve.
IHF is a unique organization providing a safe place to practice global leadership skills while helping others. As with learning the violin: practicing leadership is essential, not just reading about it.
We offer ONLINE GLD & AT-CENTER GLD certificates.
The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is an International Non- profit, founded and active in California and Globally since 2001.
Our two-fold mission is:
(1) Educating impoverished children, while activating their highest potential and nurturing healthy, loving communities around them.
(2) Educating global citizens online and in person, about the realities of impoverished communities, while learning the value of local cultures and practicing these skills in aiding needed efforts through experience.
IHF has centers in Jakarta Java, Medan Sumatra, Bali Indonesia, Nakuru Kenya. (COVID has mandated a Waiting list for Nice, France, Chiang Rai Thailand and La Quinta California).
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RANGER CADETS
We are the Ranger Cadets a brand new independent non-profit uniformed youth group that is being set up with an aim of getting young people engaged in their community in uniform, as well as upskilling them to unlock their full potential by providing skills for life, opportunities to get involved in the community and gain new experiences as part of a team, making our communty a much better place.
We are a non-political and non-religious inclusive uniformed youth organisation that is open and welcoming to everyone regardless of their social background.
We're on the look out for a dedicated, hard working, passionate and creative Trainer / Training Designer, who can design and create some fun, challenging and interactive training sessions that motivate young people and/or volunteers, create team spirit and team bonding, boosts confidence and also gives a sense of achievement as well as a sense of belonging to the Ranger Cadets.
We are particularly interested in the following Training sessions to be designed and created, which will include;
- Recruit Training - (4-6 weeks of 1.5 hours per week) for young people who are just joining Ranger Cadets for the first time and will get to know the Ranger Cadets, their role, build team work skills and build a sense of belonging while having fun and enjoyment become part of the local community and allows them to earn young people their uniform and begin their journey with the Ranger Cadets.
- Cadet Syllabus - (3 to 10 hours) that will be fun, interactive and challenging and help develop our young people, giving them the tools, techniques and skills needed in a particular topic or area relevant to the needs of young people such as in Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Self Development, Community Work, Drill/Marching/Parading, First Aid, Mental Health Awareness, and other topics that will earn Cadets badges for their uniform.
- NCO Training (Youth Leadership) - (2 day course = approx 10-12 hours) for young people beginning their leadership journey at Ranger Cadets, where they will understand the role of leadership, leading other young people, peer mentoring and team work, as well as how to plan and organise lessons and activities for other young people that will earn them a promotion in rank to Senior Cadet and the rank insignia for their uniform.
- Officer Training (Adult Leadership) - (4 day course - approx 20-24 hours) for adult volunteers joining Ranger Cadets who will become an Officer In Charge of a Ranger Cadets Cadet Unit, taking on a leadership role, including running a cadet unit, safeguarding, working with young people, dealing with challenging behaviour, leading people and managing volunteers.
You MUST be able to help make Ranger Cadets a huge success by creating fun, engaging, interactive training for our people. We're only looking for a creative and driven fully motivated volunteer to join us and help us create something special.
This is a NON-UNIFORMED role at Ranger Cadets.
RANGER CADETS
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Job Title: Trustee
Charity: Katharine House Hospice
Salary Range: Unrenumerated (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
Contract: 3 year term. (Board meetings every 3 months)
Location: Adderbury, Oxfordshire
Deadline for application: Rolling
Overview
Katharine House Hospice provides specialist palliative care for adults in Oxfordshire, South Northamptonshire and South Warwickshire. The hospice is in Adderbury, Oxfordshire, and is the base for all activity, which includes an Inpatient Unit; a team of community nurses, who care for our patients in their homes; a LivingWell service for those that are living with life-limiting conditions and a bereavement service for family and friends after the death of a loved one.
In 2021, after an extended review period, a formal agreement was entered into with the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH). This transferred the provision of the clinical services to the OUH under a contractual arrangement, requiring the charity to grant-fund the activity. This was done to secure the future of the palliative and end-of-life service for our community, in the face of rising costs and an unpredictable philanthropic environment.
Governance
Katharine House Hospice is governed by a Board of Trustees who are responsible for the strategic direction of the hospice as well as ensuring it meets its regulatory requirements.
Responsibility for the day-to-day management of the hospice is delegated to the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team.
Trustee Board meetings take place every three months. The work of the Board is supported by the following committees:
• Finance, Audit & Risk
• Income Generation & Marketing
• General Management
Trustees are also expected to act as ambassadors for the hospice and may be asked to represent it at fundraising and community events.
Trustees are appointed for a fixed term of three years, and normally serve two terms, but a third term may be served by mutual agreement.
Trustees make a significant contribution to the running of Katharine House Hospice. Through the diversity of their knowledge, skills and experience, as well as the time they give freely, they play a key role in enabling the charity to achieve its aims of ensuring al those affected by life-limiting conditions receive the support and care they need.
For a Trustee with a specific professional specialism of fundraising, the task would be to work to develop a positive and supportive relationship with the Head of Fundraising and Head of Retail. The Board would look to this individual to help to assure them that the Senior Leadership Team are reaching the right balance between stretching income targets and realistic results when budgeting, setting sensible expenditure budgets and achieving ROls that are appropriate.
To apply for the role Fundraising Trustee, please submit your CV to us, covering no more than two sides of A4. You should also submit an introductory letter stating why you are interested in both the role and Katharine House Hospice.
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Bardet Biedl Syndrome UK: Chair of Trustees
Location: Remote, UK-based
Salary: Voluntary
Empower change: Join us as Chairperson and make a lasting impact
BBS UK are looking for a new Chairperson, to lead our Board of Trustees and contribute to the development and success of our charity.
Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) is a rare, complex condition that causes blindness, learning disabilities, and obesity, along with other symptoms. BBS UK is the only UK charity dedicated to helping individuals with BBS and their loved ones. Our aim is to offer wraparound support to those impacted by BBS, to empower them to live the lives they choose, as valued members of society.
BBS UK provides advocacy services, NHS clinic support, up-to-date publications, and events that connect our community members and help them to navigate living with Bardet-Biedl syndrome. Through these projects, we aim to ensure that those who seek our help are supported, connected, and empowered to achieve the best possible outcome.
We have a team of eight dedicated part-time staff members who facilitate the delivery of these services, and volunteers who assist with our events. We support approximately 550 individuals with BBS each year.
It’s an exciting time to join our work! We aim to expand our team, improve our communication channels, and increase our overarching community benefit, all within the next few years.
The role:
We are looking for an experienced, professional and compassionate Chairperson to lead our Board of Trustees, many of whom have lived experience of BBS.
You will support and lead on our strategic planning, deliver on all governance requirements, and be a highly visible member of our BBS UK community.
We’re looking for someone with:
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Strong leadership skills
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Excellent communication skills who can liaise with board members, staff, service users, medical professionals and other stakeholders
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Experience in charity governance, as a Chair or Vice-Chair
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Passion for making a difference, with a particular interest in empowering persons with disabilities
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A proven track record in developing strategic initiatives and steering an organisation forward, ensuring continued growth and success
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Integrity, dedicated to abiding by our charity’s ethos and ethical principles
For more details, please read our full Chairperson Role description.
As a BBS UK Trustee, you will have:
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Induction, training, and reimbursable expenses
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Opportunities to make strategic decisions and develop new skills
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Occasions to network with likeminded organisations and professionals
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Influence to shape innovative projects
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Capability to make a real difference for the wellbeing of our BBS community
Time commitment:
The expected time commitment for our Chairperson is a minimum of four Trustee meetings per year via Zoom (lasting approximately three hours for each meeting); in-person attendance at our annual conference and strategy day; occasional overnight stay at a central location may be required. Regular meetings with our Operations Manager and routine monitoring and response of emails is also required.
We are looking for dedicated, energetic and engaged people for the RE Museum’s first independent Board of Trustees.
We have vacancies for up to six Trustees who will join us at a truly groundbreaking time, as we transition into a Charity Incorporated Organisation.
We are building a Board of Trustees with a diversity of backgrounds, skills and experience; ensuring that we are best place to realise our ambitions, improve our public offer, our care for the heritage of the Corps of Royal Engineers and ultimately the positive impact we have on the lives of our growing audiences.
Further information is available to download in the Trustee Recruitment Pack. We hope that you are keen to apply for the role and thank you for your interest.
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Job Description: Chair of the Board of Trustees
Reporting to: The Trustee Board
Responsible for: Trustee Board leadership; organisational strategic oversight
Summary
Term of office:
The Chair and Trustees are appointed for an initial term of three years, subject to satisfactory reviews, continued contribution to the charity and compliance with the Board’s code of conduct, with a further two terms if re-elected by the Board.
Salary:
Unpaid. Expenses incurred while travelling to meetings etc.
Time commitment:
Usually, five Board Meetings a year. The Chair also meets with the Chief Executive at least monthly, but usually fortnightly. Additionally, the Chair leads the AGM and occasional additional activities (including any awaydays or strategic sessions, induction meetings and appraisals).
Location:
Can be based anywhere in the UK, although travel to meetings will be required, primarily to Bletchley, Milton Keynes. Meetings are a mixture of online and in-person.
Closing date for applications: TBA
About The National Energy Foundation
The NEF is an independent, national charity based in Milton Keynes, and has been at the forefront of improving the use of energy in buildings since 1988. It aims to give people, organisations and governments the knowledge, support and inspiration they need to understand and improve the use of energy in buildings. The NEF achieves this through:
- Delivering practical projects – Our largest portfolio of current projects is aimed at alleviating fuel poverty for those most in need, with additional projects focused on increasing energy efficiency in buildings.
- Inspiring action – providing building owners and occupiers with the encouragement, advice and real-life examples to achieve better performing buildings.
- Advancing knowledge - supporting collaboration to drive forward the frontiers of knowledge, innovation and practice.
- Identifying and addressing market failures using evidence, analysis and ideas.
Chair Duties
Strategic leadership
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to the NEF and its Board, ensuring the charity delivers on its strategic and charitable objectives, vision, purpose and values.
- Ensure that the Board reviews strategic issues, risks and opportunities on a regular basis, and can satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities and mitigate risks.
- With the Board of Trustees, approve business plans and policies, budgets, accounts, annual reports and KPIs.
Governance and Trustee management
- Provide inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, encouraging full participation in discussions and decision-making and dealing with any issues that may impact Board effectiveness.
- Ensure the Board functions as a unit and works well with the entire Executive of the charity to achieve agreed objectives.
- Work with the Board, Chief Executive and external advisers to ensure compliance with the NEF Articles of Association, and all charity regulatory and statutory requirements, displaying good practice in all areas of its business.
- Ensure the financial stability of the charity.
- Safeguard the good name and values of the charity.
- Chair meetings of the Board of Trustees effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision-making process.
- Ensure governance arrangements are working in the most effective way for the charity.
- Lead the process for recruiting or removing the Chief Executive and Trustees, ensuring succession plans are in place and the Board incorporates the right balance of diversity and inclusion, skills, knowledge and experience to govern and lead the charity effectively.
- Promote regular Board self-assessment exercises and develop the knowledge and capability of the Board of Trustees.
- Appraise the performance of the Trustees on an annual basis, ensuring they fulfil their duties and responsibilities.
Executive liaison and support
- Build and maintain a strong, effective and constructive working relationship with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team, offering general and specific support where appropriate and ensuring they are held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives.
- Ensure the Executive team maximises its performance through critical self-assessment of performance and processes, and outcomes are acted upon.
- Conduct the annual appraisal for the Chief Executive, setting proposed targets for the coming year.
- Support the Chief Executive, while respecting the boundaries which exist between the two roles.
External relations
- Promote the interests of NEF wherever possible, assisting with relationship building.
- Act as an ambassador, spokesperson and the public face of the charity, representing the charity at external functions, meetings and events in partnership with the Chief Executive.
Person Specification
- A strong and visible passion and commitment to the charity, its strategic objectives and cause.
- The personal gravitas to lead a significant national organisation.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities; comfortable in an ambassadorial role.
- Previous Board-level experience in a charity or not-for-profit organisation, with a clear understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship.
- Proven ability to chair meetings and events, lead, foster and promote a collaborative team environment.
- Strategic vision and good, independent judgement.
- Strong personal and professional integrity.
- The ability to commit time to conduct the role well, including travel and attending events out of office hours.
The Chair may also have a particular area of technical expertise, but overall, the Board of Trustees should have a collective understanding of:
- Financial management, income generation and enterprise.
- Public policy and public affairs – particularly in the energy and built environment sector.
- National and local voluntary sectors.
- National and local government and statutory bodies.
- Digital strategies.
- Trading subsidiaries, social enterprises and joint ventures.
- Human resource management.
- Funding/foundations.
- Collaborative partnerships.
- Quality Management Systems.
- Strategic charitable business development.
- Social investment and impact.
Board code of conduct
This Code applies to all Trustees of the NEF, including the Chair. It is not a list of Trustees’ legal duties, although many of the elements of the Code are based on legal principles. The purpose of the Code is to set out the relevant standards expected of Trustees in order to maintain the highest standards of integrity and stewardship; to ensure that the organisation is effective, open and accountable; and to ensure a good working relationship with the Chief Executive and staff.
- Trustees should act with probity, due prudence and should take and consider professional advice on anything in which the Trustees do not have expertise themselves.
- Trustees should hold themselves accountable to the NEF’s stakeholders, including funders, beneficiaries and employees, for the Board’s decisions, the performance of the Board and the performance of the charity.
- When acting as Trustees, Trustees accept that their primary responsibility is to the NEF, not to their employer, client or any other organisation which they represent or are otherwise connected with.
- Trustees must declare any employment, commercial, financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might influence their performance of official duties, and must ensure any potential conflict of interest is made known at the earliest possible opportunity.
- Except where legally authorised and confirmed in writing, Trustees must not gain financial or other material benefit for themselves, their families or their friends from their Trusteeship of the charity.
- Trustees must fulfil the responsibilities set out in the Job Description above, and comply with the terms in their contract, including written policies on claiming expenses.
- Trustees should conduct themselves in a manner which does not damage or undermine the reputation of the charity, or its staff individually or collectively, and should not take part in any activity which is in conflict with the objects or which might damage the reputation of the NEF.
- Trustees must work together as a team, make decisions together and take joint responsibility for them.
- Trustees are expected to attend a minimum of four Board meetings a year, and are required to attend the Annual General Meeting. Meeting dates are circulated 12 months in advance and any conflict with other arrangements should be confirmed well in advance and not just prior to a meeting.
- Trustees must ensure they prepare for and contribute appropriately and effectively at meetings. They must respond promptly and fully to email and other requests for input, feedback or assistance, and ensure they can commit sufficient time to their duties.
- Trustees should bring a fair and open-minded view to all discussions of the Board and should ensure that all decisions are made in the best interests of the NEF and its charitable objectives.
- Confidential information or material (relating to funders, beneficiaries, staff, contracts etc) provided to, or discussed at a Trustees meeting, must remain confidential and within the confines of the Board and must not be discussed or disclosed outside the Board without the Board’s prior permission (save where required by law).
- Policies and strategies agreed by Trustees should be expressed in unambiguous and practical terms, so that the Chief Executive and NEF staff responsible for implementing those policies are clear what they need to do.
- Trustees must understand, accept and respect the difference in roles between the Trustees, the Chief Executive and NEF Mark staff, working effectively and cohesively for the benefit of the charity, and to develop a mutually supportive and loyal relationship.
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Join us as a trustee and help to change the lives of disabled and seriously ill children.
The role
We are looking to appoint an exceptional individual who will bring passion and commitment, as well as skills and experience to our Board. Trustees play an active role in governing the charity and are responsible for setting vision and strategic priorities, as well as ensuring the charity complies with legal, charitable and financial requirements.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop skills and experience, while at the same time, giving back to a nationwide charity that makes a real practical difference to the lives of families every day.
We are seeking to appoint a qualified accountant to our Board and to our Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, to strengthen the already established Committee with further knowledge and experience, to ensure that the Committee can maintain its obligations around objectivity and provide suitable challenge and support to the Group.
The person
We welcome candidates of any background who have the required skills and experience to be a trustee. We would like to particularly encourage those with disabilities or long-term conditions or who are parents or carers of children and young adults with disabilities or serious illnesses to apply, to bring fresh perspectives through lived experience.
More About Family Fund
Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. Our new five-year strategy, ‘Being there for Families 2023 – 2028’ was launched last year, the year in which we celebrated our 50th anniversary. It is ambitious and innovative but also retains the focus on practical financial support that families continue to need and expect from us. Through our grant making and services, we work hard to make life easier for families, making a practical difference to a family’s well-being, their opportunities, and the lives of their children and young people.
Family Fund is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity, and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are a Disability Confident Employer and all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role will be invited for interview. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter.
For further information about Family Fund and the full role description, please read the full candidate information pack.
Please apply via our website.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 7 April 2024.
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