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YHA Board Recruitment Committee - Association Members
YHA enables everyone, especially young people, to connect with each other, nature and heritage through hostels in amazing places throughout England and Wales. Since 1930, we’ve been increasing access to travel and adventure. It’s our aim to reach and positively impact the lives of more people from more diverse backgrounds. And we target our support to young people and groups from underserved communities.
Right now, our Board Recruitment Committee is looking for new members to help us find and shortlist candidates for YHA Trustee elections. The committee includes a Chair, a YHA Trustee, a member from what was our Youth Advisory team (now Youth Voice panel), and two Association Members. We currently have two Association Member spots open, and we'd love for you to join us!
Benefits of joining the Board Recruitment Committee:
- Make a difference: Help shape YHA's future by selecting top candidates for Trustee positions.
- Develop skills: Gain experience in recruitment, interviewing, and strategic decision-making.
- Networking: Connect with passionate YHA members and build valuable relationships.
- Contribute to a worthy cause: Support a charity dedicated to making travel and adventure accessible to all.
- Leadership experience: Enhance your leadership skills and understanding of charity governance.
Who can apply? If you're a YHA member, you're eligible to apply! The committee will review applications, interview selected candidates and choose who to put forward for the election.
What are we looking for? We seek candidates with the skills to help us shortlist a diverse range of high-quality candidates for the Trustee elections.
We understand that lived experiences can be just as vital as professional expertise. At YHA, we value a wide range of backgrounds, believing they enrich our work and enhance our impact.
Check out the Board Recruitment Committee role profile for more details on the skills needed.
YHA’s Board is committed to reflecting the communities and society we serve. We believe true diversity makes us a stronger organisation, which is why we’re interested in who you are. Your lived experiences and your values are as important as your professional achievements. To reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, and would particularly like to encourage applications from certain groups who are likely to be underrepresented in our organisation.
These include:
- young people
- people who are disabled or neurodivergent
- people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds
- people without academic qualification
- people who are LGBTQIA+
A few things to note:
- Applications are welcomed from YHA members over 16 years old (excluding current Trustees and staff members). You may become a member prior to submitting an application.
- The role is for three years, ending at the 2028 AGM, with the possibility of re-election for another three years.
- The commitment is virtual attendance at Board Recruitment Committee meetings, with five to six meetings throughout the year together with additional virtual meetings (March to October) to select and interview Trustee candidates to put forward to the Trustee election. There is also some time required outside of meetings to review documentation and provide feedback.
How to apply:
- Fill out a short online application form (including diversity monitoring) and a candidate statement.
Make sure we receive your complete application by 9am on Monday 21st July. Your candidate statement will be used by the committee to evaluate your application and will also appear on the voting website for our members.
We've attached the role profile and application form questions for your review before you begin your application.
Enrich the lives of all, especially young people, by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health & mental wellbeing.

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Breadwinners Finance Trustee & Vice Chair Role - Aug 2025
Job title: Finance and Vice Chair Trustee - London & Brighton
Reporting to: Board of Trustees and Managing Director
Remuneration: £0 (Pro-Bono, Volunteering role)
Duration: 3 years, with a potential further 3 terms extension as per the board of Trustees Decision.
Location: Remote mainly, London coworking Office Space in Brixton, Brighton coworking space in future expanding reach.
Commitment and Work Style: 3 years, approx 8 hrs per Quarter, 5 meetings per year. Both F2F and online meetings.
Start: Aug 2025 / Apply ASAP as we interview and recruit as applications come, no more applications will be taken after 15th July 2025
We are looking for the next Finance and Vice Chair Trustee to join our board and help lead the strategy, developing the core team to continue growing our support for young refugees across the UK.
About Breadwinners
Breadwinners is set up to tackle unemployment and poor well-being by providing young refugees and people seeking asylum with their first work experience in the UK, training and personal mentors so that they can start and progress in their careers. We achieve this goal through three consecutive programmes, using our award-winning bread stalls in markets across London and Brighton and wholesale for socially-minded cafes and restaurants
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Risers programme: A two-month early intervention programme designed to provide structured work experience, training, and mentorship to newly arrived young people seeking asylum through our 18 stalls.
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Breadwinners programme: The follow-up programme for refugees with the right to work, which involves working as a market stall manager for six months and earning the UK living wage.
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Proofers programme: A progression programme that entails working remotely as part-time online sales representatives for six months, managing our wholesale delivery model.
Our programmes, delivered across London and Brighton, and over the last 7 years we have made a significant impact in supporting over 744+ programme participants, with an impressive 93% reporting notable improvements in their overall well-being, 76% of our Breadwinners programme progress into work, further education or volunteering, and all this while minimising our Carbon Footprint by 20.5% through the sale of organic goods. This year, we are planning to double our impact with young refugees, with recently secured funding, new markets, and focusing on our wholesale model.
You will be working directly with the Managing Director, Core team and Board of Trustees and volunteers to improve Finance Processes, set up and review Budgets, and lead board meetings structure and discussions, delivering the best strategy for the Breadwinners community. You will have the chance to see the impact your work has, meet and support amazing young people who deserve better opportunities, and work together on the strategy of Breadwinners. Please apply as soon as possible, by submitting your cover letter and CV accroding instructions. Please use “BW - Finance Trustee and Vice Chair” as the email subject. We will arrange interviews for great applications as they come in. No more applications will be taken after the 15th of July 2025.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.
We welcome informal chats about the role - please contact Martin Cosarinsky Campos.
Ideal candidates attributes
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Passionate about supporting refugees and young people seeking asylum.
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Knowledge and experience of finance best practices for Charities and Social Enterprises.
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Knowledge of bookkeeping and financial management.(Xero, Quickbooks)
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Strong financial analysis.
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Ability to communicate clearly, setting agendas, and driving strategic conversations.
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Self starter with commitment, motivation and drive to upskill as needed to support the charity.
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Capacity to plan and drive the board meetings agenda liaising with the Managing Director and Chair, managing the appropriate regulatory documentation. .
Your role
Alongside the general responsibilities of a Trustee, you will:
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Liaise with the Managing Director to obtain an overview of the ongoing financial affairs of the organisation to ensure its financial viability and that all processes are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice.
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Support the Managing Director in the production of an annual budget and propose its adoption at the last meeting of the previous financial year.
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Support the Director to ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place.
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Support the Director to monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation at board meetings, making fellow committee members aware of their financial obligations and taking a lead in interpreting financial data to them
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Oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits together with auditors.
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Support and Guidance: The vice chair provides support and guidance to the chair, helping them to effectively manage the board and the charity's operations. They may also act as a "sounding board" for the chair and other trustees, offering alternative perspectives and insights.
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Subcommittee Leadership: The vice chair may lead or be involved in subcommittees of the board, such as a finance committee or a fundraising committee.
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Strategic Direction: The vice chair helps ensure that the charity operates within its charitable objectives and has a clear strategic direction.
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Effective Governance: They contribute to the overall governance of the charity by ensuring that meetings are effective and that trustees fulfill their duties.
Requirements
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Available to dedicate at least 8 hrs per quarter to Breadwinner's work.
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Available to attend Trustee board meetings on weekday afternoons 5 times a year.
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Available to support Quarterly Team Wellbeing sessions.
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Committed to a 3-year term on the Board.
We support young refugees well-being by providing them with work, training and mentoring.





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Would you like to help blind and partially sighted people in your local area? Do you enjoy driving and meeting new people? RNIB wants you to be a Volunteer Driver.
For the people they help, our volunteer drivers provide a friendly face and that personal touch to brighten their day and help get them to where they need to be.
Our drivers can become a regular part of someone’s life and for some their journeys together may be the only chance an RNIB customer has had to get out of their home for some time.
If you are friendly, courteous and reliable then this is the opportunity for you.
Transporting BPS to/from weekly support group-weekly on Fridays to Newtownabbey and monthly to Greenisland.
*Clean Driving licence
*Enhanced Access NI
*2 references
*Good Interpersonal Skills
*Reliability
*Enthusiasm and patience
*Willingness to work independently.
Covering Newtownabbey/Carrickfergus & Greenisland area
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We are looking for someone with Social Media Marketing experience who has the ability to analyse data and identify trends to improve our social media strategies. We have a small team of volunteers who create and post our content but we are battling the algorithms.A large part of our findraising efforts rely on our reach across Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), Tik Tok and Blue Sky and this allows us to keep our dogs fed and well cared for. Understanding how each platform works, its features and its auidience is a key part of this volunteer role. Although a remote position you will be joining a warm and friendly team who are in contact daily when needed so you will receive all the support you need. Come and join us and help stray dogs and former death dogs have better lives.
We save dogs from the streets and death row and restore their health and dignity. We rehabilitate and rehome where possible respecting their sentience




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We are looking for trained or experienced Mckenzie friends to offer some scottish family law legal advice on our groups. We have a few volunteers already but they dont know scottish law.
We are looking for someone training / trained / or have experience in family courts for Scotland
Asylum Welcome is an extraordinary local charity supporting asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants who seek refuge in and around Oxford.
With a strong reputation both locally and nationally, our team of approximately 30 staff and 200 volunteers offer a range of services from food and clothes to advice, visits, legal support, education and assistance. Asylum Welcome aims to transform the lives of those it serves.
We are looking for a new Treasurer to join our Trustee Board and support our ambition. This is a challenging and rewarding role, helping to ensure the organisation continues to fulfil its mission, and remains sustainable.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in strategic financial management and of working for or within a Board. Equally important is a belief in our mission, commitment to our values and a collaborative style, able to draw out the skill and potential within our team.
As an organisation we are committed to reflecting our diverse and vibrant Oxford community, and we particularly welcome people with lived experience of being a refugee or migrant to join our Board to help strengthen our governance and our approach. Lived experience in this context means that you have come to this country as a refugee or asylum seeker or have lived with or grown up alongside people who did.
Job description
As a Trustee you will:
a) Be an important part of the body that governs the charity and ensures it delivers its mission effectively.
b) Actively participate in meetings, offering guidance and support to ensure that Asylum Welcome delivers the vital work it was set up to do, in the best possible way for clients.
c) Scrutinise Asylum Welcome’s budgets, plans and financial reports, ensuring they meet the organisation’s needs and the relevant regulatory requirements.
d) Ensure Asylum Welcome is complying with its governing documents and relevant laws, as well as updating and reviewing its own policies and procedures.
e) Bring a particular skill, experience or insight that helps develop Asylum Welcome as an organisation.
f) Act with care and skill in Asylum Welcome’s best interests.
As a Trustee you share, with all the Trustees, equal responsibility for the charity.
Person Specification
Prospective Trustees will:
a) Be committed to the rights and welfare of refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants and to Asylum Welcome’s vision, mission and values and determined to use your skills and experience to make a difference for others.
b) Have experience of developing good relationships with people and organisations, stakeholders and supporters.
c) Be able to work in a team, recognising and respecting the difference between the Trustees’ role and that of staff or volunteers.
d) Be able to contribute to and ensure Asylum Welcome’s future plans and strategic development and/or financial stability.
The prospective Treasurer will have:
a) A recognised accounting qualification.
b) Significant experience of financial management, budgeting and reporting.
c) An understanding of the financial, strategic and operational risks and their mitigation in a charity context.
d) Be familiar with charity accounting and statutory reporting requirements.
As Chair of the Finance Committee, the Treasurer leads on all financial matters. The Finance Committee is responsible for making budget recommendations and financial reports for the Board and for agreeing and overseeing financial and related policies. They liaise closely with the Finance Manager to provide quarterly financial reports, the annual budget and annual
statutory accounts to the Board. Input is also required during the annual audit process.
The Board
Asylum Welcome is governed by a Board of between 5 and 13 (currently 11) Trustees, who are elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in September. Trustees normally serve for at least 3 years. Additional Trustees may be co-opted between AGMs.
Trustees are not paid but travel expenses may be claimed for attending meetings.
The Board meets (via Zoom and in person) 5 - 6 times a year, usually early evening on a Thursday. Regular dates are agreed a year in advance.
Individual Trustees also join or lead the Board’s Committees. There are currently a Finance Committee (which meets 5 times a year, a week or so ahead of Board meetings) and a People and Governance Committee. We also have occasional task groups for short-term items.
We support asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants to settle and thrive in the U.K.
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FoBV are looking for a new Chair of Trustees. This individual will lead the board and be responsible to its members, ensuring that it governs the charity effectively, and in accordance with the charity’s vision, goals and charitable purposes. while also being an ambassador for the charity.
About Us
Friends of Bennerley Viaduct (FoBV) is a community organisation based in Derbyshire formed in 2015 with the purpose of safeguarding the Bennerley Viaduct Grade II* listed structure and its surrounding environment. Since 2019, when the organisation became a CIO, it has grown thanks to funding which led to the building of full access onto the viaduct, a new visitor centre and café and the development of an activity programme encompassing both formal and informal learning.
Chair role
· Provide strategic leadership to the charity and the Board, ensuring that FoBV achieves its charitable purposes and goals.
· Work in partnership with the Board, Operations Director and team to achieve our shared objectives.
· Lead the board in ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation.
· Optimise the relationship between the board and FOBV staff, members and volunteers.
· Plan and chair the board meetings and the AGM, with others as appropriate.
· Act as a spokesperson and advocate for FOBV.
What we are looking for
Essential
● Experience of being a trustee.
● A keen sense of strategic purpose.
● An inclusive leadership style.
● The ability to listen and engage effectively. You are comfortable with challenge and debate and are able to encourage that in others whilst fostering a collaborative environment.
● Advocate - be able and willing to champion FoBV work through personal networks, social media, and other channels.
● A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
● Be responsive
In addition to the above, the Chair will have the responsibilities and qualities of all trustees:
Responsibilities of all trustees
● Support and provide advice on FoBV purpose, vision, goals and activities.
● Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
● Oversee FoBV financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress, with the support of the Trustee Treasurer.
● Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
● Ensure that key risks are identified, monitored and controlled effectively in conjunction with the Trustee Board.
● Provide support and challenge to the Operations Director in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
● Keep abreast of changes in charity law and regulations as appropriate
● Attend six Board meetings a year and be adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
● Contribute to the broader promotion of FoBV charitable objects, aims and objectives by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
Essential qualities and attributes of all trustees
● Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
● Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
● Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
● A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
● Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
● Willingness to lead according to our values
● Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
Terms of appointment
Terms of office
● Trustees are appointed for a 3-year term of office, renewal for 2 further terms to a maximum of 9 years.
This is a voluntary position, but reasonable travel expenses etc. will be reimbursed
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Link Age Southwark is a vibrant local charity providing support to over 800 older people in Southwark who are feeling lonely or isolated. Our vision is for friendly local communities where older people and those living with a diagnosis of dementia can thrive in their later years.
All our volunteering opportunities are within the London Borough of Southwark, predominantly south of the borough - Camberwell, Peckham, Nunhead, Dulwich and around.
By becoming a Digital Buddy, you’ll help bridge the digital divide, ensuring everyone can stay connected and navigate the digital world confidently. Are you able to support our service users and help build their digital skills with sessions at home on their mobile phones, tablets, or laptops? Our Digital Buddies provide up to six weekly home visits, each lasting 1-2 hours.
Some examples of what a Digital Buddy can assist with:
- Accessing online services
- Setting up a new digital device
- Mobile messaging
- Sending emails
- Picture messaging
- Problem solving
- Staying safe online
No need to be a tech expert—support with the basics so our older friends can communicate and navigate their devices. Please note that our Digital Buddies are not able to support with online banking, advice on purchases, or fixing hardware.
Becoming a volunteer with Link Age Southwark is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and get to know more about your local community.
We cover all reasonable expenses and we are happy to provide references for volunteers who have completed 6 months of volunteering with us.
Please note that all our volunteering opportunities are within the London Borough of Southwark, predominantly south of the borough - Camberwell, Peckham, Nunhead, Dulwich and around.
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Do you have some spare time and would like to volunteer with a charity who is doing life saving work? Samaritans Research Ethics Board is looking for volunteers. This work could involve working alongside us on specific projects, joining an advisory group, or taking part in a workshop.
If you have experience of suicidal thoughts, self-harm or you’ve lost someone to suicide, we’d like your help to shape the work we do.
Opportunities will come and go so if there's nothing live at the moment don't worry, we're working on new projects and they'll be posted as soon as we're able.
- Take part in research - Help seeking in public places
- Become the next lived experience member of our Research Ethics Board
Click 'apply' to be taken to our website to learn more about the voluntary opportunities working with our Research Ethics Board at Samaritans
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At Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall, we rely on our incredible volunteers to showcase the history of this magnificent building to our paying customers.
We look for people who have great enthusiasm, who love to meet other people and have a talent for igniting a spark in others.
Do you have the confidence to hold court in front of a group of people? do you have a fascination with Tudor history or Shakespeare? do you enjoy spending your free time volunteering with groups of likeminded, passionate individuals? Well this opportunity could be the right one for you.
Our guides are on hand to move people around the building and answer their questions as well as giving a short, engaging presentation. Don't worry if you don't know too much history at the moment - we will teach you all of it. All that we ask is that you are a good public speaker and that you have positive, can do attitude.
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We have a fantastic opportunity for you to expand and develop your retail skills within a charity environment and gain work experience, transferable to your CV. This voluntary role is a great way to meet new people, be part of a team, gain self-confidence and be a major part of helping unwanted and abandoned animals in need. You'll be working in a busy shop in the bustling independent retail hub of Frome.
Role Profile
Our charity shop in the popular town of Frome is in need of a chatty and personable volunteer to interact with customers and manage transactions as a Retail Assistant. If you're a people person with a passion for animals, this could be the volunteer role for you. There are plenty of four-legged furry visitors to the shop so you will also get to meet lots of canine supporters of Bath Cats & Dogs Home!
Your activities could include:
- Assisting and serving customers on the till
- Providing excellent customer service on the shop floor
- Creating attractive displays and assisting with the visual merchandising of the shop
- Receiving donations from the public and promoting our Gift Aid scheme
- Other daily tasks including cleaning, tidying, dusting and hoovering
We currently need volunteer support in the Frome shop Monday-Friday between the hours of 10am-4pm, and on weekends between 12-2pm.
About You
You will be an enthusiastic individual with a love for animals and charity shops. You will be well presented, friendly and enjoy meeting new people. It is vital you are reliable and trustworthy and able to offer a regular set of hours each week to fit with shop needs. Previous retail experience is an advantage but is not essential. There is a manual handling element to the role so this should be considered on application.
Full in person training will be provided for donation sorting and retail guidelines, as well as our waste management and recycling processes.
All staff and volunteers are required to complete online Health & Safety training prior to their start date. Due to insurance restrictions, we can only take on volunteers over the age of 18.
Through advice and support in the community, to rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming at our centre, we positively transform the lives of pets.
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Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care. We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.
A bit about this role
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 events organisers have the exciting and varied role of helping plan and deliver local fundraising events to raise the vital funds needed to help our feline friends. Our fundraising events organisers use their passion for cats and people to plan cake sales, barn dances, quiz nights and everything in between.
What can you expect to be doing?
- Planning fundraising events and activities like cake sales, quiz nights and barn dances in Mid-Sussex RH15, RH16, RH17, BN6, BN45.
- Providing the treasurer with information on funds raised from fundraising events
- Encouraging and promoting a professional image of Cats Protection
- Following policies and guidelines and ensuring licences and permits are obtained for events
A bit more information about this role and the team
- This is a flexible role. The amount of time you offer can work to your availability and convenience.
- There may be opportunities for your activities to be fully remote and/or admin based if you'd prefer.
- You will need your own transport if you wish to attend events, ideally a car or van since items, stock and equipment will usually be needed.
- We ask that you complete training to support you in your role. This can be completed online if you have access to the internet and the necessary device (computer/laptop/tablet etc). Support can be offered or paper versions of much of the training if needed.
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping raise funds through events. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated group of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- Good organisational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- The ability to prioritise and delegate
- An appreciation of the importance of handling money and charity resources responsibly
- Knowledge of your local community
Time expectation
Our fundraising events organisers usually spend two to three hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer.
Support, guidance and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats


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FoBV is seeking four new Trustees to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Friends of Bennerley Viaduct (FoBV) at a very exciting time in the life of this organisation.
About us:
Bennerley Viaduct, known locally as the ‘Iron Giant’, is one of only two wrought iron railway viaducts remaining in the UK. It was built in 1877 by the Great Northern Railway Company but was closed to rail traffic in 1968. It is now a Grade II* monument, beloved in the area.
Saved from demolition following a public enquiry in 1980 the Bennerley Viaduct stood dormant for 40 years until 2020. In 2020 FoBV was formed as a CIO to bring together the community that was interested in this structure and its surrounding environment. FoBV have since worked in partnership with the owners of the viaduct, Railway Paths Limited (RPL), and funders to restore the viaduct for public access and bring it to life with a programme of activities.
FoBV now lease the viaduct from RPL and has successfully attracted funding for the restoration of the viaduct and activity programmes from NHLF, Severn Trent Community Fund, World Monuments Fund amongst many others. FoBV has also worked in partnership with Broxtowe Borough Council to secure funding to deliver a new visitor centre, café and accessible ramp for the viaduct as part of the Kimberley Town Bid.
We now need to strengthen the existing Board of Trustees to oversee this next stage of the life of the ‘Iron Giant’ as we complete the new visitor centre and its fully accessible eastern ramp. We are looking for Trustees specifically with skills in Marketing & social media, Fundraising & Grants, Hospitality sector and Learning.
What does it Involve?
As a member of the board of trustees, you’ll be involved in:
· Setting the FoBV’s strategic direction, setting goals/targets and monitoring progress
· Ensuring the effective and efficient administration and financial stability of FoBV and its assets
· Joining a sub-committee or working group of the board based on your skills and experience and contribute to delivering identified priorities
· Ensuring FoBV complies with its constitution, charity law, and other relevant legislation or regulations
· Contributing to the appointment, support and monitoring of staff and volunteers
· Safeguarding the reputation and values of FoBV
· Building relationships with stakeholders, members and supporters
· Occasionally representing FoBV at events and acting as a spokesperson
What is FoBV looking for?
We don't expect you to bring lots of previous experience as a trustee, but to be successful as a trustee you are likely to have:
· The ability to operate impartially and objectively
· Commitment to FoBV vision, values and strategy
· Able demonstrate knowledge and experience of the skillsets that we are looking for.
· Proven strategic thinking ability combined with ability to be ‘hands on’ with issues.
· The ability to network and build relationships at all levels
· The commitment to devote the necessary time and effort needed for this role
· Excellent communication skills along with tact and diplomacy
· Trustees are required to attend six board meetings a year and offer support to the charity as and when required. Trustees are expected to contribute to other aspects of running the charity where their skills, experience and time commitments allow it.
We are looking for four new trustees. We’re particularly keen to hear from people who can bring skills in the following areas:
· Learning/education
· Hospitality experience, particularly with events and café operations
· Marketing & Social Media
· Fundraising/ Grant Giving
We want to ensure our board is diverse and represents our local community. We welcome applications from groups who are under-represented on our Board currently, including women, people with a disability and people of colour.
Interviews to take place w/c 14th July 2025
Interviews to take place w/c 14th July
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About YAUK
Youth Advantage UK is a charitable organization that uses a research-led approach to inform policy work and projects that aim to promote and further the human rights of young people aged 11 to 25 across the United Kingdom.
Please note that this is a remote VOLUNTEER role.
We won't accept applications from individuals residing outside of the UK as we operate on the principle of bettering the lives of young people in the UK. Therefore, we require our volunteers to have an understanding of what it is like to live in the UK.
We’re Looking For
We are recruiting Graphic Designers to join our Communications Team. We are looking for creative individuals who can commit their time and talent on a voluntary basis to help us visually communicate our mission and engage with our audience.
Responsibilities
- Design engaging visual content for social media, website, and campaigns
- Collaborate with the Social Media and Website teams to align visuals with messaging
- Contribute to the development of a consistent visual identity for YAUK
- Attend regular team meetings and contribute ideas
- Complete assigned design tasks in a timely manner
Requirements
- A passion for graphic design and visual storytelling
- Proficiency in Canva (or similar design tools); knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Benefits
- 100% remote and flexible working schedule
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Opportunity to build your portfolio and gain valuable experience
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives and rights of young people in the UK
Why Volunteer with Us?
We are a supportive and friendly organization that takes pride in developing and nurturing our volunteers. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization, enhance your skills, and gain valuable experience in the nonprofit sector.
If this sounds like you and you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV and a portfolio or samples of your design work.
We look forward to hearing from you!
EMPLOYMENT COACH
Connection Support has a range of services providing support to people at risk of homelessness or on the edge of needing social care. We work with people made vulnerable through debt, family circumstances, mental health issues, substance misuse, care leavers, learning disability, age, and physical disabilities.
Volunteers play a key role in the provision of vital services to our clients f
Would you like the opportunity to apply your experience in a meaningful role to help vulnerable clients?
· Do you have 1 hour a week to give to a vulnerable client
· Can we rely and depend on you to commit to a period of up to 12 weeks?
· Can you create and maintain positive, professional, and trusting relationships with a non-judgmental approach?
If you can answer ‘yes’ to these questions, then we would love to hear from you!
Role summary:
To encourage and support clients on a one-to-one basis to find suitable employment or volunteering.
To assess each individual and help prepare them for meaningful and suitable employment.
Key Responsibilities
· To support clients to identify their skills and readiness for employment and training
· To communicate with clients to understand their strengths and assisting with personal barriers
· To research and match suitable employment, work placements, volunteering or training opportunities based on client preferences
· To identify any initial support needs/adjustments that the service user may need to work successfully
· To assist with CV’s, applications and support for interviews