Are you enthusiastic about investing in young people and helping them fulfil their potential? Do you have an hour a week to share your knowledge, skills, and expertise with a young person?

At Starting Point we train, equip, and match volunteers to a young person to help them thrive in education, employment, and training.

We have an exciting new programme, Starting Point Advance, for young people aged 11-19 who are at risk of exclusion and/or becoming NEET upon leaving education.

What does mentoring involve?

Mentoring takes place wherever is easiest for the young person and mentor, and wherever the young person feels most comfortable, however we do not offer home visits. This could be in McDonalds, Costa, or at our Mentoring Hub on London Street which is close to Reading town centre.

Each young person has barriers that are unique to them, making our relational, tailored, and holistic approach crucial to their success.

Tailoring the mentoring to each individual’s specific needs, our mentors offer one-to-one support in both practical skills and social-emotional development. This could include:

Practical Support

• Giving them a space to ask for help
• Revision techniques
• Help with prioritising tasks (e.g. breaking down assignments into step-by-step plans)
• Improving personal presentation
• Help identifying a potential career path

Social-Emotional and Wellbeing Support

• Being a listening ear
• Working on communication skills
• Improving self-esteem
• Building a positive mental attitude
• Help with conflict resolution skills

To ensure young people are consistently supported, it is important that you can commit to a minimum of 12 months as a Volunteer Mentor.

How has mentoring with Starting Point helped some of our young people?

“Before, I was unsure of what to expect, but it’s been REALLY helpful.” – Kate

“It’s comforting knowing the support is there for when I leave.” - Ben

“I didn’t want to go to lessons but after speaking to you I changed my mind.” – Mohammed

Personal attributes required:

• Empathetic
• An active listener
• Relational
• A sense of humour
• Committed to the approach and ethos of Starting Point

Previous experience working with young people is desirable, but not essential

Mentoring for a small amount of time can have a transformational impact on the lives of young people in Reading and we want you to be part of that!

About Kith & Kids
We provide activities, opportunities, information and support for people with a learning disability or autism, their parents and siblings.
For all our projects and activities we are dependent on volunteers.

Our Employability Project
10am to 3pm, Monday and/or Friday during term-time

Our Employment & Life Skills Project (ELSP) helps adults with learning disabilities or autism to access further education, work experience and visits to mainstream community opportunities. 

What you’ll do
You’ll act as a mentor to the members of the group.  You’ll be helping the group(s) develop a range of life skills, things that many of us take for granted.  These include Maths and English skills, independent living, the use of public transport, social skills and even the sourcing of employment. 

For the people in these groups, these things can be very difficult to develop and achieve without regular support. Through regular support and meetings, members and volunteers develop greater trust, skills and confidence together.

Come along and get involved!

Requirements

What you need
You do not need experience. Full disability awareness training will be provided before you begin volunteering with us.
The only requirements we ask of you are enthusiasm, energy and to be open-minded.
Minimum age for volunteers is 20.

How much time?
The project runs from 10am to 3pm, Mondays and/or Fridays during term-time.
Everyone gets the most out of the project if you come every week for at least a term as you'll build a close relationship with the members you'll have been supporting and will create the most impact.

What we can offer you
ELSP represents a fantastic opportunity for you to share your knowledge and experience built up through a lifetime to a group that is continuing to develop and achieve their targets.

We’ll reimburse your travel expenses and will provide excellent training and lots of helpful support.

By volunteering on our project you'll also:

• Use and develop your skills: time-management, working within a team, problem-solving and adaptability
• Learn something new, get involved in fun activities with others
• Increase your confidence
• Meet like-minded people and make friends
• Gain experience for (other) work
• Give something back to the community
• Do something fun and satisfying in your spare time
• Challenge yourself 

What about training?
Volunteers must attend at least two training days and complete a free DBS check before you begin volunteering.

This is a great opportunity to get to know everyone at Kith & Kids: your fellow volunteers, some of our members you will be working with, and also gives the opportunity to develop some new skills and expand your knowledge in our workshops.

Topics we cover include:

• Autism
• Safeguarding
• Creativity & Participation
• Negotiation & Boundaries
   

Our activities are currently suspended, we aim to restart in Sept 2020. We are currently meeting new applicants online. If you would like to get involved please do sign up on our website. Thank you.

About Kith & Kids
We provide activities, opportunities, information and support for people with a learning disability or autism, their parents and siblings.
For all our projects and activities we are dependent on volunteers.

Our activities are currently suspended, however we hope to restart our Weeekend Clubs in September 2020. In the mean time we're currently meeting new applicants online - do get in touch, we'd love to meet you. 

Our Weekend Clubs
12:30pm to 5.00pm, Fortnightly, alternative Sat/Sun’s during term time, Ermine Road, N15 6DB

We are currently looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteers, to join us on our fantastic fun-filled Weekend club activities.

Volunteers and our members who have disabilities get to know each other as they take part in fun and challenging workshops including sports & games, arts & crafts, cooking and enjoying a day out in London once a term.

What you'll do
On the club you and a fellow volunteer will be paired with one of our members with a learning disability or autism. You'll support and encourage them to take part in a wide range of activities led by professional therapists and workshop leaders.

Our ultimate aim at a Kith & Kids’ club is that everybody has lots of fun in an environment in which our members feel safe and relaxed and are able to fully express themselves.  We aim that our members receive 2:1 volunteer support.  This helps ensure that the sessions have lots of energy and enthusiasm.  It also gives new volunteers a chance to learn further support tips from experienced volunteers. 

Our weekend clubs also allows our members to develop key skills and relationships in a fun, friendly and safe setting that is individually centered to their needs.

Workshops include music, drama, arts & crafts, sports & games and much more.  We even enjoy trips out!  Recently groups have attended swimming, museums, crazy golf and bowling.

Not only is it a week full of fun and games for you and our members, you are a vital part in supporting them to develop their social skills in a day to day environment.

Come along and get involved!

Male volunteers especially welcome (we need more)!!

Requirements

What you need
You do not need experience. Full disability awareness training will be provided before you begin volunteering with us.
The only requirements we ask of you are enthusiasm, energy and to be open-minded.
Minimum age for volunteers is 16.

How much time?
The clubs run fortnightly, alternative Sat/Sun’s, 12.30pm to 5.00pm in term time only.

The more clubs you do, the more you'll build close relationships with the members you'll be supporting and will create the most impact.

What we can offer you
We can reimburse your travel expenses.
We'll also provide excellent training before the project, and lots of helpful support.

By volunteering on our clubs you'll also:

• Use and develop your skills
• Learn something new, get involved in fun activities with others
• Increase your confidence
• Meet new people and make friends
• Gain experience for (other) work
• Give something back to the community
• Do something fun and satisfying in your spare time
• Challenge yourself
   

What about training?
Volunteers must attend at least two training days and complete a free DBS check before you begin volunteering.

This is a great opportunity to get to know everyone at Kith & Kids: your fellow volunteers, some of our members you will be working with, and also gives the opportunity to develop some new skills and expand your knowledge in our workshops.

Topics we cover include:

• Communication
• Autism
• Supporting emotions
• Safeguarding
• Creativity & Participation
• Epilepsy
   

Our activities are currently suspended, however we hope to restart our Weeekend Clubs in September 2020. In the mean time we're currently meeting new applicants online - do get in touch with us via our website. We'd love to meet you. 

Chair of the Yorkshire and Humber Development Committee

This is a voluntary role

We’re looking for an exceptional individual to join us our client as a Regional Development Lead, to drive growth in fundraised income right across the Yorkshire and Humber region. This is a voluntary, but vital position, and you’ll be responsible for leading the committed members of the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Development Committee to help raise the funds and develop the partnerships needed to support thousands of young people each year across the Yorkshire & Humber Region.

• You’ll provide leadership and support to the members of the Yorkshire and Humber Development Committee, to enable growth in income to support young people
• You’ll help expand networks of potential supporters. There is a short-term Health sector focus, but we’re interested in candidates with networks they are happy to engage including public sector, corporate and philanthropic
• You’ll work alongside The Trust’s fundraising team to ensure that committee plans, activities and objectives are aligned to the 2023 fundraising goals in Yorkshire and Humber

The Trust is passionate about the future of young people in the UK and the challenges that they face. To be successful in this role you must;

• Be an advocate for the issues facing young people and our mission to address these
• Have significant board/trustee experience in a business or charity setting with a focus on income generation, fundraising or sales.
• Be a strategic thinker who will work with the development committee to convert the 2023 fundraising goals into actionable plans

Our client is the UK’s leading youth charity and they believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed. They helped 68,000 young people last year, but know there are many more young people that need their help. They are a community of individuals and organisations that stand shoulder to shoulder in their belief in young people and collectively give time, money and energy to make their work possible.

Please apply with a CV and feel welcome to add a short statement on why you are interested and would be good for this role.

Regional & Country Development Lead (Fundraising)

This is a voluntary role

Our client is seeking an exceptional individual to drive growth in fundraised income across the UK. This voluntary position is responsible for leading a committed team of chairs of the Regional Development and Country Advisory Committees to raise the funds needed to support thousands of young people each year. We’re looking for:

• An exceptional individual to lead a high calibre group of chairs of our regional and county fundraising committees, collaborate with national fundraising committees and work alongside the fundraising executive team to grow regional and country fundraised income
• A passionate advocate for the issues facing young people with significant board-level experience and exceptional relationship-building skills.
• A committed individual, motivated by helping young people, willing to give their time and energy over a minimum 3-year period to make a long-lasting impact

Our client is the UK’s leading youth charity and they believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed. They helped 68,000 young people last year, but know there are many more young people that need their help. They are a community of individuals and organisations that stand shoulder to shoulder in their belief in young people and collectively give time, money and energy to make their work possible.

Please apply with a CV and feel welcome to add a short statement on why you are interested and would be good for this role.

About Us

Lordship Hub is a vibrant community centre and café in the centre of Lordship Rec, Tottenham’s largest public park. It was established in 2014 as a community co-operative to encourage local people to take ownership and make it a great community resource.

We have just completed a very successful crowdfunding campaign which raised over £31000, mostly from loyal customers and users, which has been a very heart-warming experience for all of us at the Hub. This is a really exciting time to join our board. 

Treasurer Role

It is a voluntary situation that needs commitment and attendance at monthly board meetings

Overall Duties:

• To be a central part of the board and the smooth running of the business
• Maintain an overview of the organisation's affairs 
• Ensuring its financial viability 
• Ensuring that proper financial records and procedures are maintained
• Provide the board with all financial information necessary for strategic decision making
• Together with other board members, ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document (rules and ethics), and to safeguard the good name and values of the organisation
• an understanding and knowledge of Co-operative principles is preferable, but training can be given.

Cardiff Greenpeace is looking for a new Co-Coordinator to play a key role in the coordination team of the local group! The local group runs Greenpeace global campaigns focused on protecting the natural environments we depend on, advocating for solutions to the climate emergency and building people power to achieve these things. This involves organising events for both campaign impact and community engagement in the Cardiff loca community. As a Local Group Co-Coordinator you will work alongside the other co-coordinator to run monthly meetings, recruit and work with other people in the team, coordinate the roll-out of campaign events and tactics, and find opportunities to engage with the community as well as grow the group. This is a voluntary role that requires excellent people skills, high-level organisation skills, access to internet and a computer, proficiency on greenwire (Greenpeace's volunteer management platform), a sense of humour and most importantly, a commitment to Greenpeace values and mission.

Do you have some extra time during the week to help others feel more connected during these challenging times we are living?
Join SPEAK as a buddy for online language groups!
We give you training and materials and you just need to bring your motivation and passion to help others learn a language, whether it's your native one or a language you are fluent in!

A buddy is someone that leads a language group!
Whether you are native or fluent, you can lead any language 
SPEAK is international so we are always looking for buddies for English, Portuguese, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish and any other languages you are able to share

The objective is not only to help learn new languages but help create new connections in Ipswich.

www.speak.social

As a First Aider at Events, you’ll help St John Ambulance provide first aid at large and small events within the community. You’ll be part of a team of volunteers delivering help where it’s needed, dealing with everything from a sprained ankle to a cardiac arrest.

The experience you gain could lead to more advanced roles, including patient transport, cycle response, advanced first aid and emergency response. You’ll make a real difference to your community and have a huge impact on the nation’s health.
As a First Aider at Events, 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.

We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

We are looking to run a volunteering selection session on: 22/08/2020  09:00, 11:00, 14:00
@ Lionel Street, Birmingham
If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:
Welcome Event (Induction).5th September @ Lionel Street, Birmingham
Training for role -19th & 20th September @ Lionel Street, Birmingham
3rd & 4th October @ Lionel Street, Birmingham
Closing date for these opportunities is: 14/08/2020

This is an exciting volunteer opportunity as you not only gain valuable experience but also you will also be a key part of our friendly and committed team of volunteers. Whether you have a lot of retail experience or none, you will receive the training and support you need. Working as a part of a team of volunteers you will have the opportunity to be involved in various tasks and responsibilities. We look forward to having you in our team!

Are you?

· reliable and honest

· willing to learn new skills

Boost your confidence, skills, and CV by volunteering.

Tempted? Give it a go!

Additional Information

Oxfam is a welcoming and supportive environment to work within and is a place where you're given the opportunity and support to take on a level of responsibility that's right for you. Oxfam has an outstanding international reputation and so any work with us will always look great on your CV.

Safeguarding

We take the welfare of volunteers and everyone we work with very seriously. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying, abuse of power, or any sexual misconduct within the workplace.

Oxfam do not accept applications from any individuals who are on the Sex Offenders list. We may inquire about any convictions relevant to the role and you may be required to submit to a PVG check (at no expense to you).

Can you talk with passion to audiences both large and small? Would you like to help the most vulnerable children in the UK? If so, support us by becoming a Volunteer Speaker for The Children's Society!

We need people like you to make a real difference by increasing awareness of our vital work. By reaching out and sourcing talks in your local community you will inspire people to support us and strengthen our ties with your local area, through churches, schools and businesses. You will thank existing supporters and motivate new people to get involved in our work and donate their time and money

What you'll be doing:

-Attending induction and training on how to be a confident and effective public speaker in various places, including churches, for The Children's Society

-Delivering talks in your local community to small groups, including at our box opening evenings

-When you are ready, delivering talks to large audiences in churches, at local businesses and other groups, and arranging your own talks

-Speaking to these audiences to raise awareness of the issues facing vulnerable children and explaining how we are here to help, thanks to our donors and supporters.

-Thanking existing donors and supporters and letting them know about the impact they've had

-Encouraging audience members at each talk to get involved, particularly through our House Box network and campaigns

-Proactively supporting us to source talks in your local area

How To Apply

Please read through the role information pack which has more details about the role, the skills required and the support we can offer. If you'd like to apply, please leave your details on our online form and we will be in touch soon!

Are you a great storyteller? Are you passionate about getting people fit and healthy?

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a national health charity as they look to recruit a Content Producer to support them with a national partnership to support exercise and physical activity for those at risk of disease. This will be a contact role until the end of the partnership in June 2022.

The Content Producer will create audience focused content across multiple touchpoints. You will use audience insights to plan, produce and evaluate high quality content for their digital platforms, in print and across their social media channels. You will be involved in video, photography, graphic and audio content too.

The perfect candidate will be an excellent content designer, adept in editing, writing commissioning and reviewing content across all digital and print mediums. You will be a clear and collaborative communicator who can build strong and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will also have audience and insight experience to use data and expert knowledge to inform decision.

Please apply with a WORD copy of your CV and the relevant consultant will be in contact. We may close this role sooner than stated so early application is strongly recommended.

Chair of the Board of Trustees

• Unremunerated
• Reimbursement of reasonable essential expenses

Stockport Without Abuse is a highly regarded, specialist charity who has been supporting, empowering and educating individuals & families affected by domestic abuse since 1975, when we were then known as Stockport Women’s Aid, and before that Heaton Moor Women’s Group.

We are looking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees, as our long standing Chair steps back from this role. Stockport Without Abuse is entering an exciting ambitious new chapter of its life, as we set our new strategy and plans for the future, which the Chair will help to shape in collaboration with the Board and staff leadership team.

Main purpose of the role:
As Chair you will be responsible for ensuring the charity is well governed and able to achieve its charitable objectives in the context of a changing landscape and providing leadership and direction to the Board. You will use your knowledge, experience and skills to enable trustees to fulfil their responsibilities and work in partnership with the Board and leadership team to define and steer the governance and strategy of the charity - providing support and challenge in equal measure.

What we are looking for:
Experience of chairing and a sound understanding of principles of good governance is sought as well as a passion for the work of Stockport Without Abuse, our cause, our team and above all a passion for making long lasting change and a positive difference to the lives of anyone who is experiencing or who has experienced domestic abuse.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Significant leadership experience, preferably of both executive and non-executive teams in complex organisations with a focus on robust governance
• Experience of being a brand ambassador, with the drive and insight to both protect and promote the Stockport Without Abuse’s brand
• A commercial approach with experience of developing strategy in a dynamic environment with a strong focus on impact
• Ability and drive to support and enhance the fundraising efforts of the charity.
Board meetings are currently held monthly and in addition we ask the Chair to work closely with our Chief Executive on a regular basis as well as supporting and appraising the other Trustees on the Board.

Reasonable essential expenses are paid.

If you believe that you have the qualities and skills and passion to meet this challenging and exciting opportunity, we would like to hear from you.

Applications ONLY – CV’s are not accepted for this role.

Closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 27th July 2020

Interviews will be held 4th August 2020

Charity Number: 1079291

Purpose of Role:

Scope runs a network of 201 charity shops throughout England and Wales. The money we make in these shops goes directly to helping us to improve the lives of disabled people.

Our newest venture is an online charity shop selling donated goods through eBay which is based above our shop premises in Sale. We are looking for new volunteers to be based within this team who can assist us with item listing and packing.

Tasks Involved:

• Researching items sent to the eBay shop and adding them to an excel spreadsheet

• Assisting with the listing of items on eBay

• Packaging items securely and safely for our customers

• Assisting with product photography

• Basic stock management

Usual Timeframe and Hours

We can be flexible with hours and days but ideally looking for someone to do at least one day a week. The office is open 5 days a week Monday to Friday. (9am-5pm)

Support (including reasonable adjustments)

• Induction to include: information about Scope and our charity shops, introductions to colleagues and work.
• Health and Safety briefing
• Full training for how to list on eBay can be provided
• Basic photography training

• Regular supervision with your Line Manager

• Opportunity to attend relevant team meetings and events

• Agreed travel and lunch expenses will be covered.

Skills Required

• Interest in volunteering within the Ecommerce department of a large disability charity

• Good timekeeping

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team

• Good IT skills

Commitment

• A willingness to attend all briefings and training related to your role where appropriate.
• Be trustworthy around the stock that is being worked with.
• A commitment to support the work of Scope and represent Scope in a positive way.
• To maintain confidentiality and to operate within the policies and procedures of Scope.
• To value and respect the rights of disabled people
• To meet time commitments and standards agreed, and give reasonable notice when unavailable, so other arrangements can be made.

How will you benefit

• Opportunity to gain experience and develop your skills in an online sales environment

• Gain an understanding of the processes involved in running a successful eBay shop

• You will be making a difference to the lives of the UK's 11 million disabled people

• Developing your skills and learning new ones.

• Gaining up-to-date knowledge of issues affecting disabled people

• Valuable experience for your CV

• Fulfilment - knowing that your involvement will make a real difference to disabled people and their families