Volunteer Roles in Milton Keynes
The British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (BAPEN) is recruiting for Non- executive Trustees to join the BAPEN Board of Trustees. Finance expertise would be of particular interest.
BAPEN is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) that brings together the strengths of its Core Groups and committees to raise awareness and understanding of malnutrition in all settings and provides education, advice and resources to advance the nutritional care of patients and those at risk from malnutrition in the wider community.
The Charities Act 2011 defines charity trustees as the people responsible under the charity’s governing document for controlling the administration and management of the charity. They are known collectively as the trustee board.
Under charity law the trustees have the ultimate responsibility for managing the affairs of the charity and ensuring that it is well run and delivering the charitable aims and objectives for which it has been set up.
Non-executive Trustees work in partnership with the Board of Trustees, Council and Executive Committee to provide clear vision, mission and strategic direction for the charity to:
Contribute to the development of the charity’s future strategic goals, ensuring that the best interests of its membership as well as those who care for and are effected by malnutrition are always at the top of the agenda.
Ensure the highest levels of transparency, audit, governance and accountability in the activities of the charity.
Provide strategic leadership and direction to the charity through oversight of and contribution to key strategy documents as well as by setting strategic priorities.
Have an awareness and understanding of the national policy context and of local needs of those whom the charity serves.
Develop and review the charity’s internal controls to ensure that they identify the risks and opportunities to enable the charity to be sustainable and relevant for all of its stakeholders.
Work with other Trustees, Executive Officers and Council members in a supportive, helpful and constructive way to ensure the board is effective.
Ensure that effective arrangements are in place to provide assurance on risk management, governance and internal control whilst ensuring openness and transparency in decision making.
Ensure the charity establishes key objectives and control and management frameworks to deliver the agreed plans, identifies and assesses the risk of achieving them and regularly monitors performance to ensure appropriate corrective action can be taken.
Be familiar with the articles of association of the charity and awareness of its powers, duties and objectives.
Be familiar with and ensure compliance with the charity’s funding agreements.
Represent the charity in a positive manner with national, regional or local bodies or individuals in order to enhance the position of the charity.
Lead or participate in relevant board committees or task groups of the charity.
Contribute to the appointment and, if necessary, removal of the President as well as participation in the recruitment and selection of future non-executive trustees.
Work as part of a team, and to accept shared responsibility and accountability for the successful running of the charity.
Non-executive trustees are subject to charity legislation and are obliged to:
Act within your powers (for example in accordance with the constitution and associated charity documentation.
Promote the success of the charity.
Exercise independent judgment.
Exercise reasonable skill, care and diligence.
Avoid conflicts of interest.
Not to accept benefits from third parties and declare any interest in transactions.
Person Specification
Every trustee is expected to abide by the charity’s governance and display selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
Skills and experience
Essential:
Critical listening and the ability to ask effective questions
Strategic thinking
Excellent communication
Problem solving and analysis
Desirable: Some or all of the following:
Understanding of data
Finance and/or accounting knowledge
HR experience
Knowledge of the healthcare sector and the NHS
Leadership and management
Risk management
Legal/contracts expertise, particularly knowledge of charity law
Marketing and communications
Time commitment
The term of office will be 3 years with up to 2 term renewals. Trustees must be willing and able to contribute sufficient time to deliver the role effectively. There are up to 4 Trustee meetings per year, with additional quarterly council meetings that Trustees are encouraged to attend. These meetings will be a combination of virtual and face to face.
Often trustees may sit on a committee focused on an area where they have knowledge of, or are particularly interested in; for example, communications or education.
You will also be expected to undertake any training required to enable you to discharge your role effectively.
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BAPEN* is a Charitable Association that raises awareness of malnutrition.
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Summary of BAPEN
BAPEN is a Charitable Association that raises awareness of malnutrition and works to advance the nutritional care of patients and those at risk from malnutrition in the wider community. The charity brings together the strengths of its Core Groups and committees to raise awareness and understanding of malnutrition in all settings and provides education, advice and resources to advance the nutritional care of patients and those at risk from malnutrition in the wider community.
Responsibilities of a Charity Trustee
The Charities Act 2011 defines Charity Trustees as the people responsible under the Charity’s governing document for controlling the administration and management of the charity. They are known collectively as the Trustee Board. Under charity law the trustees have the responsibility for directing the affairs of the charity, ensuring that it is well run and delivers the charitable outcomes for which it has been set up.
The Treasurer will take up a role on the BAPEN Board of Trustees and, with the support of the BAPEN office and the other board members, will be integral in ensuring that it fulfills its obligation to provide financial oversight for the charity.
Role and information
The Treasurer will be supported by the Board of Trustees and the BAPEN office who act as the secretariat and will provide comprehensive support with administration and finance to enable the treasurer to carry out the following tasks:
Draft and present annual budgets, financial statements, reports and annual accounts to the Council and the wider membership at the AGM, with the support of the finance expert in the BAPEN office.
Work with the BAPEN office and the Board of Trustees to ensure that the financial resources of the charity are sufficient to meet its present and future needs.
Ensuring that current policies, including investment, reserves and finance policies are kept up-to-date, working with support from the Board of Trustees, and to monitor investment activity.
Work with the BAPEN office to ensure that existing accounting procedures and controls remain appropriate and are in place.
Work with the Trustees to identify the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plans and contribute to the fundraising strategy.
Make investment recommendations in line with the aims and objectives of the charity.
Ensure that the accounts are prepared and disclosed as required by the Charity Commission.
Work with the BAPEN Accountants to ensure that the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required (independent examination or audit) and any recommendations are implemented. Independent auditors are currently in place.
Keep the Board of Trustees and the committees informed about their financial duties and responsibilities.
Approve supplier payments, expense requests, monitor income and expenditure against budget and work with the BAPEN office to report on variables.
Work with BAPEN’s appointed legal support surrounding contracts and other legal matters when required.
The Treasurer is registered as the Caldicott Guardian for BAPEN.
A significant shadow period with the current Treasurer will help ensure a positive learning opportunity to gain confidence in this role. Comprehensive administration support as well as finance advice and expertise will be always at the Treasurers disposal. Support will also be provided on policy, budgeting, and strategy from the Board of Trustees.
BAPEN will also fund bespoke Financial Trustee training to equip the successful candidate with all the necessary skills to fulfil the role. The training can be delivered online or in person and support will be provided on an ongoing basis.
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BAPEN* is a Charitable Association that raises awareness of malnutrition.
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We want to increase the support we give the British Overseas Territories, so every young person no matter if they are in Birmingham or Bermuda has access to a great, safe Scout programme and our volunteers are supported.
This is a new team, supporting the Lead Volunteer for the British Overseas Territories, to help develop 5 of our British Overseas Territories (Bermuda, Gibraltar, Anguilla, British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands) in line with UK Scouting.
We are looking for support with a few different areas:
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Programme – working with the UK Leads for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, and colleagues across BSO and the regions, developing guidance and resources to support the delivery of safe, engaging, suitable programmes for the young people in our overseas territories
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Learning - ensuring compliance with learning modules, and building a virtual community of volunteers who can support and deliver training across the 5 countries, ensuring provision and completion of all learning for all adults
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Communications - building a campaign of internal communications across the British Overseas Territories to ensure consistent, engaging communications between the island and countries, as well as ensuring communications from UK HQ are shared across suitable platforms
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Volunteer Experience – supporting transformation across the British Overseas Territories and engaging the adult volunteers there with the volunteer experience changes.
We want to make sure you feel supported, empowered, and that you enjoy your time volunteering. You’ll be part of a friendly team of volunteers and staff members who will support you in your role. We will cover your expenses (all travel and out of pocket expenses associated with the role, according to the expenses policy) and support any other adjustments we can make to enable you to volunteer with us.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Home HR Volunteer
Caring Volunteers Needed: Are you concerned about our world’s future? You can have a
positive impact and meet people Internationally, from your home, as you have a spare hour here
and there each month. Do you enjoy Human Relations and thrive working in the human
relations division of any Institution, University or Association? Then we need you.
As an online “ At Home” Volunteer, you will be working with people from a wide variety of
countries and cultures, all believing in passing on the right to basic education, the importance of
cultural exchange, and giving voice to the voiceless.
The Position: We ask Volunteers to contribute a minimum of one hour a month. Within our
Human Resource Division you will be learning to process applicants from around the world,
assigning them to appropriate Teams and coordinating the Team Leads training sessions and
monthly meetings. While English is required, you will learn to be comfortable with various global
accents as well as proficient in your Interviewing skills and background research. You will
practice team organizing & management skills. Depending on which teams you join, you will
learn non profit contracts, global time zone coordination and other very basic, practical skills
when working with people Internationally and online.
IHF Overview
The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is a 501 c3 International Non- profit, founded in
2001. Our two-fold mission is (1) to Educate marginalized children—activating their highest
potential and nurturing healthy, loving communities around them. The happiness of our worlds
children rises above all political and religious differences; And equates to the quality of our
worlds happiness tomorrow. — (2) to Educate global citizens through communication and real
life experiences, (online and in person), about the realities of marginalized communities; while
teaching practical skills in aiding needed efforts, thus giving voice to the voiceless.
For over twenty years, IHF has offered children and adults (from young through retirement)
venues for learning and safely practicing leadership skills.
IHF is a unique organization. It believes in absolute transparency and functions almost
entirely through the efforts of its hundreds of unpaid volunteers from all over the world. Our
volunteers give their time, skills, energy, and love, working toward a better world for all, one
child, one human, at a time. We believe caring, quiet growth produces deep healthy roots.
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At-Home Online Outreach Volunteer ad
Target: graduate forums, retiree forums/magazines, gap year forums, universities (social
science departments)
Advert to be used:
Those of us who have received a free education pass it on by helping others less fortunate by
teaching, interacting and learning. With just a few hours a week, our volunteers, children and
sponsors are changing the world we live in.
IHF is a non-religious, non-political, non-profit organization that strongly believes in an equal
opportunity for all and in preserving the cultures, traditions and beliefs of the marginalized
communities iHalf of International Humanity Foundation’s (IHF) mission is to educate the poor
and the otherIHF is currently seeking At-Home Volunteers for our International Online Outreach
Team. The position includes reaching out to a global network of volunteers and help to inspire
and grow a worldwide movement.
This position provides global training and global connections from your home, at your
convenience. Our At-Home Volunteers come from around the world and form online teams
essential to our Children’s Homes and Community Centers.
Volunteering in this division provides a great opportunity to further your understanding of the
fascinating world of international non-profit online outreach, boost your CV, and to enhance
social media and public relations skills as you reach out to volunteers through a multitude of
mediums.
Please note this is a volunteering position.
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The Veolia Environmental Trust is seeking to recruit up to three new Trustees to join our Board.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about the environment and supporting local communities to join our dynamic, lively, and diverse Board of Trustees.
Since it was founded in 1997, the Veolia Environmental Trust has contributed over £105 million to support almost 2,800 projects that protect the local environment and promote community wellbeing.
The standard duties of our trustees include:
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Providing strategic direction
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Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance
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Overseeing finances and resources
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Evaluating and approving funding applications
Trustees are expected to attend four meetings a year, usually with two meetings being held virtually, and two held in-person at different locations across the UK. Preparation time is required prior to each meeting. Trustees may also take on additional roles, such as being a member of one of our committees.
Trustee positions are voluntary and non-remunerated and reasonable expenses are paid.
Previous experience of being a trustee is not required, and we welcome applications from people with a diverse range of skills, experience, and perspectives. All new Trustees receive an induction and ongoing support.
If you need adjustments to be made to support you with the interview or the role of Trustee, the Trust will do everything it can to support you.
Next Steps
Are you interested in applying? If so please apply by 5pm on Friday 24 May 2024 with your CV and a covering letter/email highlighting your suitability for the role and the difference you can make to VET.
You will be contacted if you have been selected for an interview. The interviews will be held virtually in June and the successful candidates will be invited to observe at the September Board meeting.
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Help us build the global movement where engineering benefits all people and the planet.
Engineers Without Borders International is working to bring together the global Engineers Without Borders movement and create a viable network of organisations that together can deliver demonstrable benefit to the world.
Right now we’re looking for a passionate and capable Digital Marketing volunteer to support our movement.
If this is you, we’d love to hear from you.
Engineers Without Borders International is seeking a passionate and creative Digital Marketing volunteer to join our team. Perfect for someone bolstering their CV or someone who has a few hours free to support a meaningful cause, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a global movement dedicated to addressing global inequity and injustice through engineering solutions.
As a Digital Marketing Volunteer, you will play a pivotal role in amplifying our message, engaging our audience, and promoting the voice of the Engineers Without Borders movement across various digital platforms.
Role responsbilities
Content Creation: Generate compelling and engaging content for social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter,, LinkedIn) that aligns with Engineers Without Borders International's mission and core goals. This includes but is not limited to creating posts, graphics, videos, and other multimedia content.
Content Curation: Stay informed about global engineering projects, humanitarian initiatives, and sustainability efforts to curate relevant content for our audience. Utilise credible sources to share impactful stories, success stories, and updates from Engineers Without Borders organisations worldwide.
Community Engagement: Foster meaningful interactions with our online community by responding to comments, messages and inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Encourage dialogue, share resources, keep our website updated and build relationships with followers to promote a sense of belonging and involvement in our movement.
Campaign Support: Collaborate with colleagues, our external marketing support and global communications representatives to support ongoing campaigns, fundraising efforts, and awareness initiatives. Create content that effectively communicates campaign messages, drives engagement, and encourages action among our target audience.
We are looking for someone who has
- A passion for social justice, sustainability, and global development.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, specifically in unpacking and communicating complex concepts in a digestible format.
- Proficiency in using social media platforms and familiarity with social media management tools.
- Experience with graphic design, specifically Canva.
- Experience with website editing tools such as WordPress.
- Ability to work independently and proactively, manage time effectively and meet agreed deadlines.
The opportunity for you
- Make a meaningful impact and contribute to a global movement for positive change.
- Gain valuable experience in social media marketing, content creation, and digital communications.
- Work closely with a passionate and diverse team of professionals dedicated to making a difference.
- Have a flexible schedule with the ability to volunteer remotely from anywhere in the world.
- Receive a letter of recommendation and recognition for your contributions to Engineers Without Borders International.
Renumeration
This is a voluntary role (non-remunerated) and offer exceptional professional development opportunities for the successful candidate.
Time commitment
Up to four hours a week inclusive of meetings.
Location
Our team is located internationally- you can be based anywhere in the world with the ability to hold meetings with team members in the Central European Timezone.
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Engineers Without Borders International’s success is founded on a commitment to embracing diverse cultures, heritages, experiences and opinions to significantly enrich what we do and to foster inclusive decision making.
We are committed to selecting candidates based on aptitude and ability, irrespective of gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, nationality, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status or social class.
We want to make the recruitment process inclusive and accessible and would be happy to discuss any further support that you may require.
To apply, please email your CV, a short cover letter and examples of content you have produced.
In the cover letter please include:
- Your reasons for why you want to volunteer at Engineers Without Borders International.
- An overview of how your experience meets the role specification.
- How you would expect to manage your time during the week if you were successful.
- Your availability of when you could begin the role.
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role posting closes on 9 June 2024. We may close applications early if we find a successful candidate before the deadline, as such, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We have volunteer opportunities available at Oakley, 4 High Street, Bedford. We are a residential care service for adults with learning disabilities, and we are currently looking for people who are enthusiastic, reliable and committed, to join our team and help deliver fun and engaging sessions.
Do you know your way around the kitchen, or would you like to share your baking skills? We have volunteer opportunities available for you to teach our residents cooking skills, anything from a pizza, a pasta bake, or even a cake.
Do you have green fingers? We have a lovely garden here at our service and we’d like someone to help us maintain our sensory garden for us to enjoy during the Spring and Summer months.
We are also looking for activities assistants to help create and deliver arts and crafts sessions, including games, painting, and general crafty fun.
Do you enjoy music? You could share your music skills with us, and arrange a disco!
As a volunteer with Creative Support we offer training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly Volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer’s peer support group. Together we can make a difference.
Suggested Time Commitment: 2-4 hours per week
Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Dove Lane is a 24 hour residential care service for adults with Learning Disabilities. We currently have 5 residents, male and female.
We are looking for volunteers to join our team at Dove Lane, Harrold, Bedfordshire at our residential care service for adults with Learning disabilities. We are located in the rural area of Harrold, and If you’re a car driver with some spare time each week, join us in our Volunteer role to take our residents on day trips.
We are looking for people who are committed, reliable, and friendly. You will need to be a confident diver with a full, clean driving licence.
Whether it’s a trip into Bedford town centre to enjoy a wander down the river, a cup of tea and a cake in the local cafes, a visit to the library, or leisure activities, the cinema, trips to discos or even a little bit further afield. If you can commit to volunteering with us once or twice a week during the day or in the evening we’d love to hear from you!
As a volunteer with Creative Support we offer training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly Volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer’s peer support group. Together we can make a difference.
We would encourage you to apply to us even if you have not yet had your COVID 19 vaccine. You will be required to have your first COVID 19 vaccine prior to your interview and your second vaccine before you start work with us. This time will be used to complete post interview recruitment checks. Applicants who are unable to receive the vaccination on medical grounds are still welcome to apply with provision of their official NHS COVID pass letter of medical exemption.
Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.
Suggested Time Commitment:
Once a week
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Praxis Future Academy is a new, start-up school based in Ibadan, South West Nigeria, with aspirations to run the British curriculum. The city of Ibadan is about 80 kilometres from Lagos.
Ibadan is home to Nigeria's first university but years of political mismanagement has meant that the standard of education, underpinned by a compassionate, society-oriented value system has collapsed.
Drawing on its foundation in the United Kingdom, the school is driven by a set of values and an ethos that will develop our students into change agents in their immediate society.
The school will start with two sections:
1. Basic School - Age 5-11 years (corresponding to KS1 and KS2)
2. Junior Secondary Age 11-14 years (corresponding to KS3)
-----We are looking for a Head of School that has direct experience of the British school system and values.
We require a forward-thinking outstanding and suitably experienced educator who will share our common passion about teaching and learning; developing the right value system, improving provision and outcomes for children.
a) must be 18 years and above with teaching experience;
b) have experience of the British school system, values, and curriculum either as a teacher or an administrator.
c) demonstrate excellent leadership potential and provide evidence of impact having good experience of the United Kingdom's OFSTED inspection.
d) be highly motivated with a successful track record of working with a wide range of staff, children, and families;
e) show a commitment to and an enjoyment of education within and beyond the curriculum.
WHAT WE OFFER
In exchange for your time and skills
*Offer airport pick-up to destination.
*Full boarding - double bedroom.
*Lunch and Dinner.
* Travel support for local tourism.
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We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to support the delivery of groupwork to clients who have experienced domestic abuse. NDAS runs a variety of group work programmes designed to support both male and female victims of domestic abuse, as well as a programme dedicated to perpetrator awareness. The role holder will be expected to support the delivery of these programmes and to work alongside the facilitator.
Programmes run both daytime and evenings and volunteers would need to be available for one 2.5-3 hour session, on a regular basis, on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday between 9:45am – 12:15pm or 6:45pm – 9:15pm.
Key Activities:
- Attending groups and supporting facilitators with delivery
- Providing support and understanding to participants throughout the programme
- Liaising closely with facilitators to give handovers where necessary
- Help with Client admin
- The role could be extended for the right candidate to include some administration for the programmes which might include calling/emailing clients from waiting lists to invite them to groups that have been set up and ensuring clients relevant information before the start of each group
What we’re looking for:
- No formal experience is needed, as all necessary training will be given, but ideally you will:
- Be enthusiastic about helping a local charity to support families affected by domestic abuse
- Be trustworthy and reliable
- Have empathy with those who have experienced domestic abuse
- Have excellent communication and team working skills
- Keep up-to-date with the work of NDAS to represent the charity in a professional manner
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills
What we offer:
- You will be given an induction and any necessary training for this role
- The volunteer mentor and dedicated volunteer coordinator to help and support you when volunteering.
- You will be able to develop new and existing skills
- You will be working as part of a dedicated and motivated team of staff and volunteers.
- You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the organisation
- Access to all NDAS’s training and development opportunities.
- Volunteers can claim all reasonable and previously agreed expenses (such as for travel or reimbursement for items purchased) although this role will be working remotely as programmes are virtual.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About this role:
We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to help support our Finance Team in ensuring that the office function and finance service runs smoothly within the organisation. Whilst all training is provided, some experience in a finance or administration role would be beneficial and the role is particularly suited to those studying their AAT qualification and looking for experience.
Key Tasks:
You will be required to support the Finance Manager in their responsibilities through the following:
- Providing admin and finance support for the Finance team.
- To undertake the reconciliation and process of the monthly Barclaycard statement, including input on to our finance system
- To input weekly payment runs on to our finance system.
- To scan and save weekly invoices into the finance teams folders.
- To carry out any filing and shredding as required.
- To assist the Finance Manager with annual inventories of refuges for insurance purposes.
What we are looking for:
No formal experience is needed, as all necessary training will be given, but ideally you will have:
- Good attention to detail
- The ability to stay calm under pressure
- A methodical and thorough approach to work
- Great organisational skills
- The ability to juggle tasks and be able to prioritise
- Great team player skills
- The desire to show initiative
- An understanding of confidentiality
- GCSE Maths Grade A – C, or more recently grade 9 – 5.
We would appreciate any time you are able to offer. If you can commit to regular hours (such as 2-3 hours per week) we would be delighted to discuss ongoing projects that might interest you. As it takes an amount of time and resource to welcome new volunteers on board, we would appreciate it if you pledged to support us initially for a minimum of 3 months.
What we offer:
- You will be given an induction and any necessary training for this role.
- The Finance team will help and support you when volunteering
- A dedicated volunteer coordinator as a regular point of contact
- The ability to develop new and existing skills
- You will be working as part of a dedicated and motivated team of staff and volunteers.
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the organisations
- Access to all NDAS' training and development opportunities
- Volunteers can claim all reasonable and previously agreed expenses such as travel.
- This role is office based, working from our head office in Wollaston.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Preparing a range of texts - from knitting patterns to study material - ready for transcription into accessible formats for blind and partially sighted people.
Minimum age
- You must be at least 16 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- Able to work unsupervised
- Accurately/fluently read materials
- Accurate typing at a reasonable speed
- Computer Literate
- Enjoy working as a member of a team
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proof Read a wide variety of materials;Reliable
- Willing to attend relevant training
- This role requires 1 reference
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Better Together Learning Trust – Trustee Recruitment Advert (April 2024)
The Better Together Learning Trust is seeking a suitably committed and experienced individual to join an established Board of six other Trustees as a Director with expertise in one of the following areas. Governance, legal, sustainability or the broader education environment
The role is non-remunerated and carries the full responsibilities of a company Director in line with the Companies Act (2006).
About the Trust
Better Together Learning Trust came into being in September 2017 and is currently comprised of one Academy, Friars Academy, and a free school, Chelveston Road School.
Both schools provide education for children and young people with special educational needs aged 11 to 19 in North Northamptonshire. Friars Academy has been rated outstanding by Ofsted in two inspections in June 2015 and 2019, and Chelveston Road School was rated good in 2023.
Plans for the future & key challenges
Like other Trusts, Better Together Learning Trust is operating in a challenging economic environment. We wish to grow our operation and influence, but we recognise the need to do this organically. We are developing an updated strategy focussing on our excellence in care for pupils with special needs.
Trust ethos & vision
The vision of our Trust is to become an acknowledged leader in the field of inclusive education and our mission can be summed up by our strapline, ‘Every child, every chance, every day’. Our actions are underpinned by the following beliefs;
· Everyone should feel included in their local communities
· Staff and students are capable of constantly learning and developing
· Family members and carers play a vital role in the education of students
· Our schools and academies need to be part of and responsive to their local communities
Both schools enjoy a reputation for curriculum innovation and a positive ethos. Staff and students alike work hard to create a challenging and supportive environment that raise expectations and promote mutual respect. Behaviour in both Friars Academy and Chelveston Road School was remarked upon by a recent Ofsted visit which commended the students’ impeccable behaviour and praised them for being respectful, caring and polite.
Role and person specification
We are looking to recruit two Director’s to join an established Board of six other Trustees. The person’s role is as follows:
· To advise, support and hold to account the leadership team of the Trust as it seeks to grow the Trust
· To utilise their commercial knowledge to advise the Trust Board in the development of its strategy
The person will also act with other directors to develop a clear vision and strategic direction for the MAT and to oversee the prudent use of resources in accordance with company and charity law. The successful candidate will have a track record of working at a strategic level in organisations and preferably a background in leading and developing a business. Like other directors, the applicant needs to have a passion for education and ambition for those with special educational needs.
Commitment of time
The applicant will need to commit to meeting as a Board 6 times a year, which may include an annual strategic review day, and in a sub-committee 3 times a year. There may also be ad hoc face-to-face meetings which consist of hearing appeals or complaints. Board and Committee meetings start at 6pm on Tuesdays or Thursdays and are face-to-face during term time. Sub-committee meetings commence at 4.15pm.
For an informal conversation about the role please contact Peter Kelby, Chair of Better Together Learning Trust . Applications for the role should be made in writing to:
Peter Kelby, Better Together Learning Trust, Friars Academy,
You should enclose a CV and covering letter outlining why you believe you would be suitable for the role. Closing date is 31st May 2024, although the Trust reserves the right to shorten or extend this date dependent on the level of interest shown in the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are a volunteer-run organisation whose aim is to ensure that everybody impacted by borderline personality disorder is supported in their recovery.
Peer support is about sharing your lived experience of mental health struggles with other people with the hope of providing, support, encouragement, and validation that you understand what they are going through, that they are not alone in their feelings and circumstance. We believe that peer support is an important part of the recovery journey, as it provides a space for support, shared understanding, helps reduce stigma and fosters motivation and hope.
We run several online peer support groups each month for people living with borderline personality disorder and are seeking compassionate and empathetic people to co-facilitate the groups. All groups are facilitated by two peer support workers, and follow a semi-structured pattern. Our groups include:
- Women-only
- Men-only
- 18 to 25s
- LGBTQIA+
- Mixed
- Family
As a volunteer, you will receive comprehensive training, accessible online. We also provide ongoing supervision, support to ensure that you can effectively support others while prioritizing your own recovery. The training covers various areas such as peer support, communication, safeguarding, and facilitation skills.
Role description
- to co-facilitate a support group of 10-15 people on a fortnightly/monthly basis
- to provide support in a group peer support setting
- to share own experiences without taking away from the others persons current feelings and situation
- to use active listening and personal experiences to reassure and validate group members
- to enable and encourage service users to find out resources and local services
- to encourage wellbeing and recovery
Person specification
- Lived experience of mental health
- Able to use own experiences openly while maintaining strong boundaries
- Access to a reliable internet connection, a computer with webcam, and a confidential space.
- Commitment to our aims and mission
Availability and Committment
We ask that you have availability 2-3 hours per month for a minimum of 6 months. Our groups are held on mid-week evenings and Sunday evenings.
How to apply
Please submit a cover letter with your application, detailing your relevant experience. Please also indicate which specific group you are interested in co-facilitating if you have a preference.
Diversity Statement
We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the more people we can support. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Please note that you must be a UK resident with the right to live and work in the UK. This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
