Volunteer Roles

Join SUNSHINE and Make a BIG Impact!

We are SUNSHINE, a brand new start-up grassroots social isolation and loneliness charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. Our aim is to bring people together, spread happiness, and nurture community spirit through community-based initiatives that build relationships, enhance wellbeing, and transform lives. We focus on supporting those at risk and living in social isolation, ensuring they have access to our support when they need it most.

We’re at the beginning of our journey as a start-up and currently an unregistered charity, working towards our charity status within the next 2-3 months. At SUNSHINE, we’re more than a charity; we’re a grassroots movement driven by compassion, dedication, and a shared vision. Our goal? To change the world—one smile at a time—with passionate, dedicated, and inspiring people at the heart of everything we do. We can’t do this alone—we need you!

We’re seeking a volunteer to take on the essential role of Marketing and Communications Manager, who will lead in all things marketing and communications and support our charity by creating and implementing effective marketing strategies, managing our social media presence, and ensuring our message reaches the right audience.

As the Marketing and Communications Manager, you will play a crucial role in our transformative mission. Your role will involve:

• Strategy Developer: Create and implement marketing and communication strategies to promote SUNSHINE’s mission and initiatives.

• Content Creator: Develop engaging content for our website, social media, newsletters, and other communication channels.

• Brand Manager: Ensure consistent branding across all platforms and materials.

• Media Liaison: Build and maintain relationships with media outlets to secure coverage for SUNSHINE’s activities and events.

• Community Engager: Foster a positive and engaging online community, responding to inquiries and encouraging participation.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Marketing Experience: You have experience in marketing, communications, or a related field. You have the ability to set up our marketing function at SUNSHINE and lead from the front.

• Creative Skills: You possess strong creative and communication skills.

• Passionate Heart: You resonate with our values and are driven to make a difference in the lives of others.

If you’re ready to take on this role and shine with us, please send your CV to apply. We eagerly await your response and appreciate your interest in joining SUNSHINE!

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

VOLUNTEER!

Join SUNSHINE and Make a BIG Impact!

We are SUNSHINE, a brand new start-up grassroots social isolation and loneliness charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. Our aim is to bring people together, spread happiness, and nurture community spirit through initiatives that build relationships, enhance wellbeing, and transform peoples lives. We focus on supporting those at risk and living in social isolation, ensuring they have access to our support when they need it most.

We're at the beginning of our journey as a start-up and currently an unregistered charity, working towards our charity status within the next 2-3 months.

At SUNSHINE, we’re more than a charity; we’re a grassroots movement driven by compassion, dedication, and a shared vision. Our goal? To change the world—one smile at a time—with passionate, dedicated, and inspiring people at the heart of everything we do.

We can’t do this alone—we need you!

We are looking for enthusiastic and skilled volunteers to join our team as Grant Writers and Fundraisers. In this role, you will:

• Research and identify potential funding opportunities, donors and supporters.

• Write compelling grant proposals and fundraising materials.

• Develop and maintain relationships with donors and sponsors.

• Lead on and assist in planning and executing fundraising events and campaigns.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong research and organisational skills.

• Experience in grant writing or fundraising (preferred but not essential).

• Passion for social welfare, social isolation and making a difference.

If you’re ready to take on this role and shine with us, please send your CV to apply.

We eagerly await your response and appreciate your interest in joining SUNSHINE!

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

Join SUNSHINE and Make a BIG Impact!

VOLUNTEER

We are SUNSHINE, an inspiring brand new start-up grassroots social isolation charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. Our aim is to bring people together, spread happiness, and nurture community spirit through initiatives that build relationships, enhance wellbeing, and transform lives. We focus on supporting those at risk and living in social isolation, ensuring they have access to our support when they need it most.

We're at the beginning of our journey as a start-up and currently an unregistered charity, working towards our charity status within the next 2-3 months.

At SUNSHINE, we’re more than a charity; we’re a grassroots movement driven by compassion, dedication, and a shared vision. Our goal? To change the world—one smile at a time—with passionate, dedicated, and inspiring people at the heart of everything we do.

We can’t do this alone—we need you!

We’re seeking a volunteer to take on the essential role of Chair of the Board of Trustees, who will lead our board and ensure our governance and strategic direction align with our mission.

As the Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will play a crucial role in our transformative mission. Your role will involve:

• Leadership: Provide leadership to the board, ensuring effective governance and strategic direction.

• Strategic Vision: Work with the board and leadership team to develop and implement our strategic plan.

• Advocacy: Act as an ambassador for SUNSHINE, promoting our mission and values to stakeholders and the wider community.

• Governance: Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, and uphold the highest standards of governance.

• Collaboration: Foster a collaborative and inclusive board culture, encouraging diverse perspectives and ideas.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Leadership Experience: You have experience in a leadership role, preferably within the charity or non-profit sector.

• Strategic Thinker: You possess strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to see the big picture.

• Passionate Advocate: You resonate with our values and are driven to make a difference in the lives of others.

• Effective Communicator: You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.

If you’re ready to take on this role and shine with us, please send your CV to apply.

We eagerly await your response and appreciate your interest in joining SUNSHINE!

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

Join SUNSHINE and Make a BIG Impact!

We are SUNSHINE, a brand new start-up grassroots social isolation and loneliness charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. Our aim is to bring people together, spread happiness, and nurture community spirit through community-based initiatives that build relationships, enhance wellbeing, and transform lives. We focus on supporting those at risk and living in social isolation, ensuring they have access to our support when they need it most.

We're at the beginning of our journey as a start-up and currently an unregistered charity, working towards our charity status within the next 2-3 months.

At SUNSHINE, we’re more than a charity; we’re a grassroots movement driven by compassion, dedication, and a shared vision. Our goal? To change the world—one smile at a time—with passionate, dedicated, and inspiring people at the heart of everything we do.

We can’t do this alone—we need you!

We’re seeking a volunteer to take on the essential role of Corporate Training Manager, who will lead in all things training and development, supporting our charity by creating and implementing training programmes that empower our volunteers and staff. This includes setting up the training function at SUNSHINE from scratch.

As the Corporate Training Manager, you will play a crucial role in our transformative mission. Your role will involve:

• Training Architect: Design, develop, and implement comprehensive training programmes to equip our volunteers and staff with the skills they need to succeed and thrive within their roles and within our charity.

• Leadership Developer: Create leadership development initiatives to nurture future leaders within our organization.

• Curriculum Designer: Develop training materials, manuals, and resources that align with our mission and values.

• Performance Coach: Provide ongoing coaching and support to ensure continuous improvement and development.

• Team Builder: Foster a culture of learning and growth, creating a close-knit team of dedicated, passionate, and committed individuals who embody the values of SUNSHINE.

• Experience Creator: Ensure that everyone involved with SUNSHINE feels the positive, uplifting, vibrant, and happy sunshine vibes.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Training Experience: You have experience in corporate training, learning and development, or a related field. You have the ability to set up our training function at SUNSHINE and lead from the front.

• Organisational Skills: You possess strong organisational and communication skills.

• Passionate Heart: You resonate with our values and are driven to make a difference in the lives of others.

If you’re ready to take on this role and shine with us, please send your CV to apply.

We eagerly await your response and appreciate your interest in joining SUNSHINE!

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

Join SUNSHINE and Make a BIG Impact!

We are SUNSHINE, a brand new start-up grassroots social isolation and loneliness charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. Our aim is to bring people together, spread happiness, and nurture community spirit through community based initiatives that build relationships, enhance wellbeing, and transform lives. We focus on supporting those at risk and living in social isolation, ensuring they have access to our support when they need it most.

We're at the begining of our journey as a start-up and currently an unregistered charity, working towards our charity staus within the next 2-3 months.

At SUNSHINE, we’re more than a charity; we’re a grassroots movement driven by compassion, dedication, and a shared vision. Our goal? To change the world—one smile at a time—with passionate, dedicated, and inspiring people at the heart of everything we do.

We can’t do this alone—we need you!

We’re seeking a volunteer to take on the essential role of HR Manager, who will lead in all things HR and support our charity by leading our human resources efforts and ensuring we create an amazing organisational culture, with positive team spirit, working together for a passionate and dedicated common goal. This includes setting up the HR function at SUNSHINE! helping us create everything from scatch.

As the HR Manager, you will play a crucial role in our transformative mission. Your role will involve:

• Recruitment Champion: Lead the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of volunteers, ensuring we attract passionate and dedicated individuals.
• Training Coordinator: Develop and implement training programmes to equip our volunteers with the skills they need to succeed and thrive within the roles and within our charity.
• Policy Developer: Establish and maintain HR policies, systems, and procedures to support our start-up charity.
• Volunteer Advocate: Foster a positive volunteer experience, recognising their efforts and addressing any concerns.
• Team Builder: Create a close-knit team of dedicated, passionate, and committed volunteers who embody the values of SUNSHINE.

You will also be an Experience creator, making sure that everyone involved with SUNSHINE feels the positive, uplifting, vibrant and happy sunshine vibes. 

Who We’re Looking For:

• HR Experience: You have experience in human resources, recruitment, or a related field. You have the ability to set up our HR function at SUNSHINE and lead from the front.
• Organisational Skills: You possess strong organisational and communication skills.
• Passionate Heart: You resonate with our values and are driven to make a difference in the lives of others.

If you’re ready to take on this role and shine with us, please send your CV to apply.

We eagerly await your response and appreciate your interest in joining SUNSHINE!

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

Join SUNSHINE and Make a BIG Impact!

VOLUNTEER

We are SUNSHINE, an inspiring brand new start-up grassroots social isolation charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. Our aim is to bring people together, spread happiness, and nurture community spirit through initiatives that build relationships, enhance wellbeing, and transform lives. We focus on supporting those at risk and living in social isolation, ensuring they have access to our support when they need it most.

We're at the beginning of our journey as a start-up and currently an unregistered charity, working towards our charity status within the next 2-3 months.

At SUNSHINE, we’re more than a charity; we’re a grassroots movement driven by compassion, dedication, and a shared vision. Our goal? To change the world—one smile at a time—with passionate, dedicated, and inspiring people at the heart of everything we do.

We can’t do this alone—we need you!

We’re seeking a volunteer to take on the essential role of Treasurer/Accountant, who will manage our financial management and controls and ensure our resources are used effectively to achieve our mission.

As the Treasurer/Accountant, you will play a crucial role in our transformative mission. Your role will involve:

• Financial Steward: Manage and oversee the financial affairs of our charity, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Budget Planner: Develop and monitor budgets, providing financial reports and insights to guide our strategic decisions.
• Resource Manager: Ensure our resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support our initiatives.
• Compliance Officer: Ensure we comply with all financial regulations and legal requirements.
• Strategic Partner: Work closely with the board and leadership team to align our financial strategy with our mission and goals.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Financial Expertise: You have experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Analytical Mind: You possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Passionate Heart: You resonate with our values and are driven to make a difference in the lives of others.

If you’re ready to take on this role and shine with us, please send your CV to apply.

We eagerly await your response and appreciate your interest in joining SUNSHINE!

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

NEW START-UP CHARITY NEEDS YOU!!!

VOLUNTEER!

Join SUNSHINE and Make a BIG Impact!

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic volunteers to join our new charity and help us achieve our mission of creating positive change.

We need trustees who are not only reliable and trustworthy but also share our vision and commitment to making a lasting impact. As a trustee, you will play a crucial role in guiding our charity towards success, ensuring we uphold our values and deliver on our promises to the community.

We are SUNSHINE, an inspiring brand new start-up grassroots community-based charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. Our aim is to bring people together, spread happiness, and nurture community spirit through initiatives that build relationships, enhance wellbeing, and transform lives. We focus on supporting those at risk and living in social isolation, ensuring they have access to our support when they need it most.

We're at the beginning of our journey as a start-up and currently an unregistered charity, working towards our charity status within the next 2-3 months.

At SUNSHINE, we’re more than a charity; we’re a grassroots movement driven by compassion, dedication, and a shared vision. Our goal? To change the world—one smile at a time—with passionate, dedicated, and inspiring people at the heart of everything we do.

We are especially interested in people with experience in the following areas;

1. Lived Experience: Trustees who have personal experience with social isolation or loneliness can provide us with valuable insights and empathy and guide us on our journey, especially when making key decisions.

2. Community Engagement and Partnership Building: Experience in community development and engagement would help us  reach the communities we serve and help us build and maintain strong community connections and partnerships.

3. Fundraising and Financial Management: Trustees with skills in fundraising, budgeting, and financial oversight can help ensure the charity’s financial health and sustainability, especially in getting hands on to write funding grant applications to help us generate income or to lead on fundraising events to help us kickstart our charity.

4. Governance and Compliance: Knowledge of charity governance, legal requirements, and compliance would help us ensure the charity operates within the law and follows best practices.

5. Strategic Planning: Trustees should be able to contribute to the strategic direction of the charity, helping to set goals and develop plans to achieve them.

6. Marketing and Communications: Experience in marketing, public relations, and communications can help us to raise awareness of the charity’s mission and attract support, as well as expand our reach to those who need our support.

We also accept applications from people from other backgrounds and experiences who can really help our brand new start-up charity make a real difference.

As a Trustee, you will play a crucial role in our transformative mission. Your role will involve:

• Governance Guardian: Oversee the governance of our charity, ensuring we operate within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Strategic Advisor: Provide strategic oversight and guidance to ensure our charity’s objectives are met.
• Fiduciary Steward: Monitor our financial health and ensure resources are used effectively to achieve our mission.
• Advocacy Ambassador: Represent SUNSHINE, advocating for our cause and building relationships with key stakeholders.
• Leadership Mentor: Support and mentor our team, embodying the values of SUNSHINE and fostering a culture of excellence and empathy.

We are looking for those with a Heart of Gold who resonate with our values and are driven to make a difference in the lives of others.

If you’re ready to take on this role and shine with us, please send your CV to apply.

We eagerly await your response and appreciate your interest in joining SUNSHINE!

Join us in this exciting journey and be a part of something truly meaningful. Together, we can make a difference and build a brighter future for those in need. Your passion and dedication can help us lead the way to success!

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

RC Archdiocese of Southwark
Lay Trustee Appointments
Unremunerated

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark covers the geographical area of the whole of London south of the Thames, all of Kent and the eastern parts of Surrey.  With currently 180 parishes, 171 schools and 450 employees it is one of the largest dioceses in the UK.

The Diocese Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) is run by a Board of Trustees, who are responsible for determining the strategic direction of the Diocese, management of the assets, the smooth running of the day-to-day administration and the legal discharge of its responsibilities.

The role of a Lay Trustee is about helping the Archdiocese achieve its ambitious vision for evangelisation and leading people to Christ, while especially promoting our diverse and vibrant communities. The Archdiocese is seeking to secure a range of skills and expertise in the appointments, which include legal, property or safeguarding. Experience within the education sector may be helpful.

In addition to the general duties and responsibilities outlined by the Charity Commission of England and Wales, Lay and Clerical Trustees collaborate to help shape the strategic vision of the charity and work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and his team focussed on key functions including education, fundraising and property management.

This will mostly be achieved through attendance at the Trustee meetings, which take place at least once a quarter. There is a minimum requirement of three meetings a year, with additional meetings for the first year.

Lay Trustees must be practicing Catholics, but they do not have to be Southwark Archdiocese parishioners.

How to apply

Application is by way of CV initially followed by a Supporting Statement, which should concentrate on motivation, credentials, experience and knowledge and be around 1,000 words max.

Expressions of interest and applications will be reviewed and progressed on a rolling basis with the aim of having secured appointments by early May 2024.

Candidates taken forward to interview will be required to complete a formal declaration of eligibility to become a Trustee.

Every effort will be made to facilitate an informal visit to the Archdiocese Offices and the opportunity to meet with the Financial Secretary prior to formal interview.

Chair of Trustees, Grief Encounter

London and Remote

Voluntary position

Grief Encounter is a leading charity dedicated to providing transformative bereavement support for children, young people, and their families. With a compassionate approach and evidence-based programmes, we empower those navigating the complexities of grief, with the mission to ensure that no child grieves alone. As we embark on an exciting new chapter of growth and innovation, seeking an exceptional individual to lead our Board as Chair of Trustees.

This pivotal position will require a visionary leader who is not only passionate about our work but also possesses the strategic acumen to guide the charity in its mission to support bereaved families. As Chair, you will work closely with our talented Board, management team, and stakeholders to drive our vision, foster impactful partnerships and ensure governance excellence.

In this role you will provide strategic leadership to the Board, setting a clear vision and direction for Grief Encounter. You will also oversee the effective governance of the charity, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards. Fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture within the Board and across the organisation, you will play a pivotal role in cultivating relationships with stakeholders, partners, and the community to enhance awareness and support for our mission.

We are seeking an individual with proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably in the charity sector or with organisations focused on mental health, education, or social care. With a strong understanding of governance, financial management, and strategic planning in a non-profit context we are also looking for individuals to demonstrate a passion for supporting bereaved children and families, with a commitment to advancing their needs..

This is an opportunity to lead a respected charity, making a difference in the lives of children and families experiencing loss. You will work with a collaborative and dynamic Board committed to innovation and excellence in bereavement support. You will also have the chance to shape the future of Grief Encounter, driving impactful initiatives and contributing to our strategic growth.

How to Apply:

If you are a supportive, influential leader ready to make a meaningful commitment to bereavement support, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV in the first instance.

Join Grief Encounter in leading the charge for change and healing, ensuring that every child and family receives the compassionate support they need during their most challenging times.

Grief Encounter is an equal-opportunity organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

About Caspari Foundation:

Caspari Foundation is the UK’s only provider of educational psychotherapy in schools, and the UK’s leading trainer in this field. It offers a safe way for children to explore and make sense of experiences that may be blocking their development. The aim is to help them to learn about themselves, improve their relationships with peers and staff, and gain confidence. Together, this enables them to experience the joy of learning. Caspari Foundation is forward thinking, progressive and fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

What will you be doing: 

We are looking for a new Trustee to take the role of Treasurer to support our Trustee board and staff team, responsible for overseeing the financial management and health of the foundation/charity. This role is for someone who is organised and methodical, with a strong background in finance accounting or a related field. The Treasurer, as a member of the Board of Trustees, will work closely with the Business Director to ensure that the charity’s finances are managed effectively, transparently and in line with regulatory requirements.

What are we looking for:

We need someone

• Who has sound knowledge of financial planning and management, bookkeeping or accountancy
• With the ability to provide an overview of the organisation's finances to the Board, whilst providing support to the Business Director and Chair of Trustees
• With a willingness to challenge and support the Business Director and Chair of Trustees to spot trends and increase Caspari Foundation’s long term financial sustainability
• With an understanding of the charitable and voluntary sector and its governance will be an advantage, with an empathy for the aims and objectives of Caspari Foundation

What difference will you make:

This position is vital for the Board of Trustees' effectiveness in guiding the organisation. Joining Caspari Foundation allows you to shape its future and uphold governance standards. Becoming a Trustee offers a rewarding opportunity in the charity sector, providing valuable personal and professional skills for work and life.

Responsibilities of a trustee:

• Being responsible for directing the affairs of the charity
• Ensuring the charity is solvent and well-run
• Ensuring the charity delivers the charitable outcomes for the benefit of the public for which it has been set up
• Ensuring the charity complies with charity law, its own governing document, and other relevant legislation
• To consider the vision of the organisation as a whole and its beneficiaries ensuring that all the charity’s activities come within its charitable objects
• To set overall strategy and policy objectives and be mindful of them at all times
• To be an active member of the Board of Trustees in exercising its responsibilities and functions
• Chair or be a member of appropriate subgroup

Additional Duties as Treasurer

Financial Oversight:

• Identify and bring to the attention of the Board, any financial risks facing the charity
• To support the Board to understand its financial duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with all legislation
• Ensure that the charity’s financial resources are sufficient to meet the charity’s current and future needs, and to advise the Board on the charity’s reserves policy, and to ensure that this policy is reviewed and monitored regularly
• Review and monitor financial trends within the charity and the sector within which the charity operates

Budgeting:

• Scrutinise the proposed annual budget, and advise and guide the Board accordingly
• Scrutinise management accounts, performance against budget, trading performance etc, and to advise the Board accordingly
• Scrutinise and regularly evaluate the charity’s cash flow position, and to inform the Board of any concerns
• Review longer term forecasts of capital resources and of income and expenditure

Reporting:

• Work with the Business Director to formally present the accounts to the Annual General Meeting drawing to members’ attention all relevant matters, and to respond to questions from the floor

Compliance:

• Ensure that the charity operates within the financial guidelines set out in current legislation, by the Charity Commission, in the charity’s constitution and by the Board Record Keeping

Fund Management:

• Ensure that funding received for specific purposes is separately accounted for and spent for the purposes for which it was given

Audit:

• Ensure that the charity has adequate financial and internal audit controls and that these are monitored and reviewed regularly
• Meet the external auditor as required

Policy Development:

• To ensure that all financial policies, procedures and the appointment of external financial advisors are reviewed on a regular basis

Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate financial records, including documentation for all income expenses and donations

Person Specification - Essential

• Proven experience in finance, accounting or a related field (CPA or equivalent qualification)
• Be a Director of the company (limited by guarantee) Please check that you fulfil the conditions on the UK government website
• Be willing to provide data required to be added to the Charity Commission website, Companies House website and the Financial Conduct Authority Register – your name only will be visible to the public. 
• Have a Disclosure and Barring Service check for Caspari Foundation (DBS check are not currently portable unless you have joined the update service)
• Regularly attend Full Board meetings (currently every 3 months)
• Be confident about our purpose and work and be an ambassador for Caspari Foundation
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Quickbooks) and MS Office (especially Excel)
• Integrity, strategic vision and good/independent judgement
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties, including attending the bimonthly board meetings and finance related subgroup meetings
• Ability to take decisions for the good of the organisation
• Willingness to speak one's mind and listen to the views of other
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities and liabilities of a Trustee
• Knowledge and experience of current and fundraising finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations.
• Good financial analysis skills

Time Commitment:

• Four meetings a year (one per quarter, dates agreed with trustees)
• Further ad hoc (up to three) meetings a year to support the charity’s running and decision-making process

Term Length: Successful applicants will sign up to a (renewable) three-year term

Help us ensure that we enable every community across Birmingham to feedback on their experiences of using Health and Social Care services. Support Healthwatch Birmingham to reach out into communities in our city, listen to diverse and vulnerable groups, and help make their voice known.

Community engagement will take place across all 10 districts of the city (support with travel arrangements and costs will be provided) and will involve working as part of a small team. Work will be carried out at different venues and locations including:

• Service user support groups, steering groups, meetings etc. accessed via our Third Sector partner organisations.

• Events: freshers fairs, open days etc.

• Public Venues: Hospitals, GP surgeries, Community Centres etc

Tasks include:
• Collect people’s experiences of health and social care services, at focus group meetings and events.
• Help ensure those who are at risk of health inequalities are listened to, involved, and empowered to help influence better services
• Supporting investigations guided by our research team.
• Promoting Healthwatch Birmingham within the community and raising awareness of our services.

WHAT ARE HEALTHWATCH BIRMINGHAM LOOKING FOR?

• Are passionate about working with the public in community settings and have a desire to improve health and social care services.
• Are enthusiastic about the work of Healthwatch Birmingham.
• Are interested in developing a career in health and social care and/or community work.
• Are able to communicate and work with a wide range of individuals.
• Can proactively approach individuals, building rapport and conversation.
• Are interested in ensuring that everyone’s stories are listened to and shared.
• Are keen to learn more about their local community and broaden their knowledge of health and social care systems.
• Understand diversity and are flexible in their approach to meeting the needs of a wide range of individuals.
• Want to promote equality and improve the health and wellbeing of their local community.

NB. Community Engagement Volunteer roles are subject to a DBS check.

Trustees play a vital role in ensuring Banbury Foodbank meets its core purpose by overseeing the management and administration of the charity and ensuring that the foodbank has a clear strategy in line with our vision and goals.

What will you be doing?

Banbury Foodbank are seeking to recruit Trustees with an interest in helping others, who are willing to uphold the food bank’s values, and who can bring life experience to the board of trustees. 

Key tasks:

• To manage the charity’s resources responsibly, including ensuring the charity’s assets are used only to carry out its purpose, avoid undue risk and not over-commit the charity.
• To ensure the board regularly reviews its structures, roles, relationship to staff and implementing changes if and when necessary.
• To develop a long-term strategy for the food bank with clear objectives which can be monitored and adapted.
• To work alongside the Treasurer and the board to ensure the organisation’s financial dealings are systematically accounted for and on time, independently examined (on income over £25k) and made publicly available when necessary.
• To ensure the charity is accountable, actively complying with statutory accounting and reporting requirements and the law.
• To ensure appropriate financial plans are in place for future budget allocations as well as looking after contractual agreements with external partners that award money for core costs and additional projects.
• To help promote the organisation to a wide audience of potential funders and beneficiaries and community stakeholders.
• To ensure the food bank has appropriate procedures to: comply with current legislation and good practice; including employment, health and safety, equal opportunities, safeguarding & GDPR compliance/data protection etc.
• To act with reasonable care and skill, giving your time, thought and energy to your role.
• To prepare for and regularly attend and participate in board and subcommittee meetings and any trustee away days.
• To provide ad hoc support to the staff team and volunteers from time to time.
• To act at all times in accordance with the foodbank’s trustee code of conduct.
• The Trustees may also undertake additional work for the charity between meetings subject to their availability and skill set.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for people who want to help their local community and work towards the eradication of food poverty whilst support the food bank to continue to provide emergency food to people who find themselves in crisis. Our ideal candidates would demonstrate a:

• Knowledge of and commitment to the work of Banbury Foodbank.
• Willingness to actively participate in discussions concerning needs of the foodbank’s beneficiaries, staff, and the trustee board.
• Willingness to act in the best interest of the charity.
• Sound, independent judgement and ability to think creatively.
• Working effectively as a team member and demonstrating a willingness to learn and develop.

The food bank would particularly welcome applications from those with experience in one (or more) of the following areas:  

• Fundraising
• Managing in an operational environment
• Campaigning
• Safeguarding

What difference will you make?

By supporting the governance of the food bank, you are part of a team providing a vital holistic support function in your local community, ensuring a dignified experience to anyone visiting or anyone who comes into contact with Banbury Foodbank.

UK Feminista is looking for people committed to feminism and women’s equality to join our volunteer board of directors. We are currently looking for two board members – a Treasurer and a General board member.

UK Feminista was founded in 2010 to support individuals and organisations to take action and create lasting change for equality between women and men. We are currently in an exciting period of change, with a new Acting Director at the helm, so we are looking for new perspectives and voices to help steer the organisation into the next chapter. 

Our board members play a key role in supporting UK Feminista’s current areas of work: tackling sexism in schools and combatting commercial sexual exploitation.

About you 

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, and do not require previous board experience.

As a board member, you will: 

• Oversee financial stability and planning, including support on fundraising 

• Offer expertise and feedback about organisational strategy, structure and objectives 

• Ensure good governance, including appropriate safeguarding, data protection and HR policies 

• Act as an ambassador to the organisation and promote its objectives and programmes to relevant contacts 

We are looking for a Treasurer and a General board member.

Treasurer - We are looking for a board member with financial expertise to act as the organisation’s Treasurer, in order to maintain effective governance of the organisation’s financial affairs. This role may include supporting to prepare financial reports, advising on how to carry out financial responsibilities, scrutiny of the annual accounts and undertaking some financial duties. 

Level of commitment 

The role involves attending a minimum of four 90-minute online board meetings a year and an in-person annual Away Day in London, with reading and preparation beforehand. There are also opportunities to get involved with sub-committees and provide support to the organisation in other ways. 

UK Feminista is a campaign group which is recognised as a charity for tax purposes but is run as a business limited by guarantee. No one on the board is personally liable.

About UK Feminista 

UK Feminista's vision is a society in which women and girls live free from sexism and male violence.

Our main programmes of work are: 

Tackling sexism in schools 

• UK Feminista works to end sexism in schools – including sexual harassment, sexist language and gender stereotyping.

• We conduct research, provide training and resources to schools, and run a national award scheme which recognises schools that take outstanding action against sexism. 

Combatting sexual exploitation 

• UK Feminista works with survivors, policy makers and practitioners to combat commercial sexual exploitation. 

• We provide the Secretariat for the UK Parliament’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Commercial Sexual Exploitation, the A Model For Scotland campaign and the Not For Sale campaign. 

Youth Leaders work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By organising a mixed weekly programme, this role will support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Leaders also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.

You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. .

Pursuing the role

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:

• Welcome Event (Induction) - 22/04/2025

Closing date for these opportunities is: 03/03/2025