Volunteer Roles in SE6 4AS
Body & Soul is a charity dedicated to transforming the life-threatening effects of adverse childhood experiences. Whether someone has been neglected or abused, trafficked, attempted suicide, or stigmatised because of HIV – we have helped to liberate thousands of people from the trauma that controls them. Our community provides people of all ages with a wide range of innovative and creative programmes that support physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being. We have developed a ‘whole person’ model of care rooted in a strengths-based approach that nurtures connection, healing, and growth. Through building members’ protective factors, we promote and develop resiliency, interrupt latent vulnerability, and transform lives.
The Outreach and External Engagement intern will work alongside our Head of Referrals and External Engagement manager, as well as our Partnerships team, to further improve our connections with stakeholders, funders, and referral partners. The successful intern will analyse data collected from a recent stakeholder survey and create a strategy for effective regular engagement with stakeholders, funders and referral partners. They will also assist in the organising, marketing and running of our next Open House event.
Our intern will:
· Help to analyse stakeholder survey results and data.
· Create a comms plan to engage all staff in regular stakeholder engagement.
· Create templates of emails and communication for regularly touching base with partners.
· Assist in building relationships with new partners and strengthening relationships with existing partners.
· Lead in the planning and delivery of an Open House event, from start to finish.
We are looking for an intern who:
- Has events and marketing knowledge/skills/experience, as well as an interest in creating positive and long-term relationships with charity partners.
- Is organised, good at multi-tasking and is detail orientated.
- Has an ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Is outgoing, confident, and has a creative mindset, willing to contribute innovative ideas.
- Is willing to take on responsibility and work independently.
- Able to commit to a Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for 3-months.
This is an unpaid internship; with expenses covered if needed.
We offer regular learning and development opportunities for interns; designed to give a deeper insight into Body & Soul’s unique approach.
This intern role is for our summer intake, running from June- Aug 2024. Interviews will be held on 20-24th May.
Body & Soul is a charity dedicated to transforming the life-threatening effects of adverse childhood experiences. Whether someone has been neglected or abused, trafficked, attempted suicide, or stigmatised because of HIV – we have helped to liberate thousands of people from the trauma that controls them. Our community provides people of all ages with a wide range of innovative and creative programmes that support physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being. We have developed a ‘whole person’ model of care rooted in a strengths-based approach that nurtures connection, healing, and growth. Through building members’ protective factors, we promote and develop resiliency, interrupt latent vulnerability, and transform lives.
This internship will focus on supporting our children’s service which is unique in addressing the needs of our 0 – 12-year-olds who live in challenging circumstances or have experienced trauma in their early lives. Our approach brings us closely together with families to ensure our youngest members achieve personal and social growth and positive change through access to a uniquely nurturing and validating environment.
We are looking for a creative individual to join the children’s service with experience in photography, drama, music, dance/movement or spoken word. Ideally, this individual would have experience working with groups and delivering creative workshops for a therapeutic purpose. Their skills would be highly beneficial to our service as creativity has proven to be a great mechanism to facilitate healing and explore aspects of developmental trauma. Additionally, children who are non-verbal or reluctant to social interactions can participate in creative tasks freely, increasing their confidence. Currently in the team we have skills such as arts and crafts, Lego play and play therapy skills. We are looking for an individual with further creative skills to enhance the creative edge of our service and programming.
Our intern will be:
- Assisting with the research and planning of weekly children’s service evenings.
- Leading and supporting the delivery of the service evenings.
- Collecting outcomes of the service evenings.
- Evaluating programme impact and outcomes and reviewing if changes are needed.
We are looking for an intern who:
- Is passionate about working with children.
- Has a creative, proactive, and adaptable approach.
- Has skills needed for facilitating groups in photography, drama, music, dance/movement and/or spoken word.
- Is looking to gain work experience in the field of children’s rights, programme development and social care.
- Is willing to take on responsibility and work independently.
- Able to commit to a Monday, Tuesday (evening), and Wednesday for 3-months.
This is an unpaid internship; with expenses covered if needed.
We offer regular learning and development opportunities for interns; designed to give a deeper insight into Body & Soul’s unique approach.
This intern role is for our summer intake, running from June- Aug 2024. Interviews will be held on 20-24th May.
Body & Soul is a charity dedicated to transforming the life-threatening effects of adverse childhood experiences. Whether someone has been neglected or abused, trafficked, attempted suicide or stigmatised because of HIV – we have helped to liberate thousands of people from the trauma that controls them. Our community provides people of all ages with a wide range of innovative and creative programmes that support physical, mental and emotional health and well-being. We have developed a ‘whole person’ model of care rooted in a strengths-based approach that nurtures connection, healing and growth. Through building members’ protective factors, we promote and develop resiliency, interrupt latent vulnerability and transform lives.
The legal, casework & advocacy intern will work directly with our adult members providing support in areas such as immigration, housing and benefits. The internship provides the opportunity to gain high quality work experience relevant to those interested in law, advocacy and social work. The role is designed to provide active learning in areas of individual support work, legislative frameworks and diverse case management. The intern will work closely with our pro-bono solicitors and immigration advisors from high profile London firms.
Our intern will be:
- Providing advocacy and casework on behalf of adult members, including grant applications, liaising with other professionals supporting our members and writing letters of support
- Contacting councils, social services, the home office and other government agencies
- Booking and preparing members for appointments at Body & Soul’s legal clinics
- Working with the volunteer solicitors providing the pro-bono legal clinics and carrying out follow-up work from the appointments
- Giving 1:1 support to adult members over the phone and face to face, including on the Help Desk at our Tuesday service evenings
- Working closely with staff in other charity organisations and gaining a knowledge of other voluntary organisations to which we can sign post our members
We are looking for an intern who:
- Is passionate, committed and dedicated to supporting vulnerable adults
- Has relevant experience and qualifications
- Has experience supporting diverse populations
- Is looking to gain work experience in the field of law, advocacy or social work
- Is willing to take on responsibility
- Able to commit to a Monday, Tuesday (evening), and Wednesday for 3-months.
This is an unpaid internship; with expenses covered if needed.
We offer regular learning and development opportunities for interns; designed to give a deeper insight into Body & Soul’s unique approach.
This intern role is for our summer intake, running from June- Aug 2024. Interviews will be held on 20-24th May.
Body & Soul is a charity dedicated to transforming the life-threatening effects of adverse childhood experiences. Whether someone has been neglected or abused, trafficked, attempted suicide or stigmatised because of HIV – we have helped to liberate thousands of people from the trauma that controls them. Our community provides people of all ages with a wide range of innovative and creative programmes that support physical, mental and emotional health and well-being. We have developed a ‘whole person’ model of care rooted in a strengths-based approach that nurtures connection, healing and growth. Through building members’ protective factors, we promote and develop resiliency, interrupt latent vulnerability and transform lives.
Mindset is a holistic well-being resource, curated by the community of Body & Soul, offering viewers and participants practical skills to create balance in the everyday. As well as providing existing Body & Soul members tips to manage emotions and wellbeing, Mindset is also an opportunity to share our knowledge and experience with a larger, external audience. The successful intern will work alongside the Mindset team, to help create a range of merch that attracts interest to the Mindset brand, as well as assisting on implementing a social media strategy that boosts Mindset’s profile. They will also be helping to shape Mindset’s content so that accessibility is increased for external audiences.
Our intern will be…
- Researching existing wellbeing merchandise and brands
- Assisting in the product development of Mindset merch
- Working on a social media strategy to boost the profile of Mindset.
- Helping shape content creation for Mindset’s Instagram and Tiktok.
We are looking for an intern who…
- Has experience in marketing/comms and social media.
- Can take initiative, work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Has an interest in promoting holistic health & wellbeing.
- Can commit to a minimum 3 days a week (ideally Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) for 3 months.
This is an unpaid internship; with expenses covered if needed.
We offer regular learning and development opportunities for interns; designed to give a deeper insight into Body & Soul’s unique approach.
This intern role is for our summer intake, running from June- Aug 2024. Interviews will be held on 20-24th May.
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As a Sewing and Embroidery Group volunteer you will be supporting our clients to develop basic dressmaking skills and how to use a sewing machine for different projects. Volunteers may support clients develop their sewing skills with the clients whilst look at ways of incorporating or potentially exploring art further.
*Please be aware this opportunity has an emphasis on empowering female clients and working to improve the experiences of the women that the team work with, which means that we are only looking for volunteers who are female or female identifying.
Please see all locations and the time commitments we are currently recruiting for in this role:
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Hammersmith and Fulham-Monday-Suday, between 9am-5pm, 2 hours per week
The attached role description will give you more information on the type of tasks you’ll be undertaking in this role as well as the support you’ll get from us in return.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Body & Soul is a charity dedicated to transforming the life-threatening effects of adverse childhood experiences. Whether someone has been neglected or abused, trafficked, attempted suicide or stigmatised because of HIV – we have helped to liberate thousands of people from the trauma that controls them. Our community provides people of all ages with a wide range of innovative and creative programmes that support physical, mental and emotional health and well-being. We have developed a ‘whole person’ model of care rooted in a strengths-based approach that nurtures connection, healing and growth. Through building members’ protective factors, we promote and develop resiliency, interrupt latent vulnerability and transform lives.
This internship will focus on supporting our You Are Not Alone (YANA) programme which is unique in addressing the those aged 16 - 35 who have attempted suicide or engaged in serious self-harm. We know how difficult the transition from adolescence to adulthood can be, and this programme is designed to provide vital continuity of support for people who are struggling with suicidality during this particularly sensitive period. The programme offers therapeutic and practical interventions for the young person and their family members to support them during this time e.g. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, community events, casework, and advocacy etc.
The successful intern will work alongside the YANA team, to further improve our connections with stakeholders, funders, and referral partners and boost the profile of our suicide prevention services and continue with our work to develop a successful marketing plan.
Our intern will be…
- Establishing and maintaining new external partnerships with relevant bodies such as, A&E departments, universities and other charities
- Assisting in strengthening relationships with existing partners.
- Work alongside our MindSET team to increase profile and establish partnerships.
- Assisting with research, outreach and planning of outreach events.
We are looking for an intern who…
- Is confident in building long-lasting professional relationships and partnerships.
- Is proactive and confident in connecting with new people, and establishing new relationships, especially in-person.
- Has outreach/comms and/or social media experience
- Has experience or skills needed for planning and coordinating events.
- Can commit to a minimum 3 days a week (ideally Monday, Wednesday and Thursday) for 3 months.
This is an unpaid internship; with expenses covered if needed.
We offer regular learning and development opportunities for interns; designed to give a deeper insight into Body & Soul’s unique approach.
This intern role is for our summer intake, running from June- Aug 2024. Interviews will be held on 20-24th May.
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Admin Volunteer (Legacy & In-memory Fundraising)
Role summary
Are you looking to use your admin skills to make a difference? You’ll provide admin support to our Legacy & In-memory Fundraising team to ensure that our supporters receive exceptional supporter care.
About the team
The Legacy team, comprised of 4 staff members, sits within our High Value Partnerships division, alongside Philanthropy, Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Partnerships and Business Development.
Legacy gifts are a vital source of unrestricted income, and we are targeting significant growth. The legacy team are responsible for raising awareness of legacy & in-memory giving to acquire new supporters, stewardship existing supporters as well as the legacy administration of all legacy gifts left to Shelter and Shelter Scotland.
- Suggested involvement: Approximately 2 days per week between the hours of 9am – 5pm. We can be flexible around your commitments. We suggest joining us for a minimum of 6 months.
- Location: Either home-based or in your local Shelter building.
- Supervised by: Senior Legacy & In-Memory Executive
Main tasks
- Support with responding to legacy and in-memory enquiries by phone and post and manage the correspondence in the legacies email inbox.
- Ensure tailored thank you letters and communications are sent to our supporters, helping them feel thanked, valued and informed on our work.
- Thank online in-memory donations through Just Giving, MuchLoved and other ad hoc in-memory giving platforms.
- Sharing information about our free will writing service with our supporters and referring them our free will writing partner, the National Free Wills Network.
- Utilise the supporter database, Microsoft Dynamics 365, to ensure supporter records and legacy stage journeys are kept up-to-date.
Skills and Experiences Required
- Passionate about joining the fight for home.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and internet.
- Comfortable with using supporter databases, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Proactive and well organised.
- Willingness to follow Shelter’s policies including Volunteering, Data Protection, Confidentiality and Equality & Diversity.
Why volunteer with Shelter?
A home is a fundamental human need, as vital as education or healthcare. But in Britain today, that right is denied to millions of people whose lives are blighted by homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. The time for change is now. Together with individuals, in communities and across society, we will lead the way for a safe home for all. But we need your help to do it.
Benefits of volunteering with Shelter
- Join our fight against bad housing and homelessness and become a force for change!
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills and experience.
- Meet new people and be part of a great team.
Induction, learning and development
To enable you to take part in this opportunity we will:
- Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and relevant information/policies.
- Provide an induction into the role.
- Refund any out-of-pocket expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
We exist so that every young person feels empowered to speak about their mental in school and at home.
Mind of the Student (MOTS) gives young people the confidence to speak about their mental health. We do this by delivering a school-wide mental health programme and community-led services which equips young people with the knowledge, confidence and skills to recognise and address their own mental health needs.
Mind of the Student is currently recuriting two new trustees to join the Board, who have experience in corporate funding, and charity governance. We look forward to receiving your application.
Roles and responsibiilties
- Ensuring that Mind of the Student complies with our governing document, charity law, any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- Ensuring that Mind of the Student pursues its objects as defined in our governing document.
- Giving strategic direction to Mind of the Student.
- Safeguarding the reputation and values of Mind of the Student.
- Ensuring the financial stability of Mind of the Student.
In addition to the above, trustees use their specific skills, knowledge and experience to help the board reach sound decisions.
Skills and experience
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in any of the following areas:
- Experience of working with young people in relation to education, mental health or physical wellbeing.
- Diverse connections within medium to large corporations who have direct corporate social responsibility links.
- Governance, including holding leadership positions in the charity sector or serving on a trustee board.
- Charity grant-making, including membership of grant-making panels or committees.
- Pro-bono support of charities and connecting expertise.
- Lived experience of youth work or engaging in the youth sector.
- Lived experience of mental health.
We are looking for trustees who:
- Have a deep commitment to Mind of the Student's mission, and ambition for the charity to make a significant positive difference for young people.
- Have a specific interest in mental health.
- Are able to work well as part of a diverse team of trustees, with the interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships.
- Have excellent communication skills with an instinct to listen first and the confidence to challenge supportively.
- Are problem-solvers who use evidence to make judgements and decisions.
Payment
This is a voluntary role and trustees receive no remuneration. Reasonable expenses can be claimed in line with Mind of the Student's expenses policy.
Hours
Trustees are expected to attend four trustee meetings each year of two-hours each. In addition, attendance at other ad-hoc meetings and discussion may be required. Total time commitment is expected to be up to two hours per month.
Location
Board meetings are held at Bower Park Academy, Havering Road, Romford RM1 4YY, ideally in person but can be attended online.
Each trustee is appointed on a three-year term.
To equip young people at school, and within the community, with the knowledge, confidence and skills to address their mental health needs
About EduSpots
EduSpots is a UK and Ghanaian registered organisation which connects, trains, and equips local volunteers to drive sustainable community-led change through education centres named ‘Spots’. Together, we are creating a movement of community-based educators. Since 2016, through working with over 300 local volunteers, we have supported nearly 50 communities in creating community-led education spaces (libraries) named ‘Spots’, with an aim to move them towards our ‘Dream Spot Model’.
We won the Tes International Award in 2018, the Big Give Supporters’ Choice Award in 2022 and were selected as a finalist for the Their World Innovation Prize in 2023.
Internship opportunity
We are looking for highly independent and self-motivated interns who are keen to gain practical skills and understanding relating to education and international development, and provide wide-ranging support to our team in Ghana and the UK, to enable us to increase our impact in a period of growth.
The internship will be remote for 3 months starting as soon as possible, with the opportunity of extending this period. The time is 8 hours / week but this can be spread out throughout the week. Due to limited organisational time, we need interns to be committed to the work, supoprting as needs emerge, and able to work independently. We will consider interns in any geographical location.
You will gain huge insight into education and international development through learning and being inspired on a daily basis on WhatsApp by our active network of 250 volunteers in rural Ghana who are the main focus of our work and our reason for existence.
Key areas of delivery
We have three areas of internship offer currently:
1. Communciations Intern - working with our Head of Communications on a wide range of communications tasks. You should have strong writing and research skills, alongside beginner design and content creation abilities.
2. Programmes Team Intern - working with our Education & Research Manager to support tasks across the programmes team. This is likely to include design work (using basic Canva), alongside wider proof-reading and research/evaluation work, based on emerging needs.
3. Leadership Team Intern - working with our regional coordinator team and Head of Operations to support the leadership development of our local Catalysts - tasks are likely to involve design work, marking their monthly challenges, and offering administrative and proof reading support where needed.
For all three roles, candidates should be highly felxible and be ready to develop basic Canva design skills if you don't have these skills already. You would join all team meetings and our in-house professional development programme.
Personal specification
We are looking for interns with the following:
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Strong communication skills - e.g. written and verbal in English
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Strong IT skills - e.g. ability to use Microsoft Office, Google Drive, social media etc.
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An ability to work highly independently with minimal support, with the proactivity to reach out to team members when necessary
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A genuine interest in learning about education and international development
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A team player, willing to listen to others and respond to feedback quickly.
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An ability to use Canva design software is desirable, or else a willingness to learn.
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A genuine passion for making a tangible impact on educational opportunity through this role.
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You will likely have a degree in an area relating to education and/or international development.
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A desire to be part of a supportive and passioante education community, with a specifc interest in community-led change.
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Be willing to communicate via WhatsApp and use Google drive
Please send a cover letter and updated CV as soon as possible, explaining your key areas of interest and motivation for applying for this role
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
Team Up is looking for dynamic volunteer tutors to help transform the life chances of underachieving pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.
About Team Up
Team Up tutor disadvantaged children in Maths and English to double their progress, help them gain confidence and improve their future prospects. We do this with the help of inspirational volunteer tutors, alongside a team of qualified professionals.
We partner with schools across London to deliver our 10-12 week tuition programme during the Autumn, Spring and Summer school terms. Tutors receive training and ongoing support from their programme manager throughout the programme. Our programma managers attend each session with the volunteers and liaise with the partner to ensure the programme runs smoothly.
About the role
You will be matched to a small number of pupils and we will supply you with training and materials to deliver engaging tuition sessions. Your tutor group will consist of up to four pupils of a similar level who are currently underperforming and provide them with the academic support and encouragement they need to get back on track.
Not only will you learn new skills and have a meaningful experience, you will receive:
- a personalised reference
- access to a career mentor and seminars
- lifetime access to our Team Up community
This is an opportunity to expand improve your employability and expand your network - all whilst tutoring young people from low-income backgrounds!
Our tutors say:
'The resources offered by Team Up are exceptional; they always allow me to plan my lessons successfully and get the most out of each class.'
'My favourite part was when I could see my pupils enjoying themselves as I think that is the most important role of a tutor - to encourage pupils to enjoy learning. It is very rewarding when your pupils finally understand a concept they have been struggling with.'
Summary of responsibilities:
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Deliver weekly 60-90 minute tuition sessions in a local school
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Suggested 30 mins for lesson planning each week
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Use the resources provided to prepare inspiring lessons
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Drive results by submitting and reflecting on performance data with support of your Programme Manager
What you can expect from us:
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Full tutor-training, and the provision of detailed lesson plans and resources
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Ongoing coaching, training and support from an experienced teacher who will be assigned to support you over the course of the programme
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Lesson observations alongside personalised developmental feedback and logged classroom hours
What we’re looking for:
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Enthusiasm and strong grades in the subject you wish to tutor in
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Committed and organised individuals who are keen to develop new skills
Practical Considerations:
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Sessions will take place on a fixed day of the week, normally at the end of the school day (between 3-5pm) or on a Saturday morning
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Each programme runs for a school term - Summer (May to Jul), Autumn (Sep to Dec) and Spring (Jan to Apr). You will be expected to volunteer for at least ten weeks (one school term)
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This role requires you to undergo a free of charge DBS check which will be arranged by Team Up
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All our programmes are delivered in person
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Reasonable travel expenses are covered
What our pupils say:
"My favourite part of Team Up is that it doesn’t feel as stressful as it does in a classroom. If you get something wrong in the classroom you have 30 people looking at you, but here you just have 2 people and so it doesn't matter if you get it wrong."
"Team Up is very encouraging - it builds your confidence in tests and it helps you to learn more words to use in your writing. Team Up is actually really cool."
'I felt nervous before starting Team Up because I get nervous when I meet new people ... Now I feel a lot more confident coming to the sessions, and it wasn’t at all as scary as I thought it would be! ... It also helps me to feel more confident to put my hand up in class, and I get less nervous when my teacher sets us challenging bits of work, or picks on people at random in the class, because I know I can answer maths questions better now.'
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Marie Curie is piloting a Companions in the Community Service to support those in their last year of life in care/nursing homes.
The Service will complement the support already provided by the Nursing Team, and local community service, providing end of life expertise to patients and their circle of support. Whilst clinical and care professionals provide hugely important services, we want to ensure that those who have a life limiting condition and/or experiencing health decline have all the support they need to help navigate the practical and emotional journey.
Companions will be trained in a variety of end of life care support needs. The volunteer role will include regularly attending the care home and pro actively engaging with residents, hosting Life Cafes and having 'whats important to you' conversations.
The role will be based in a nursing home or care home in Surrey and the patient will be offered Companion support.
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Vacancy - Chair of the Board of Trustees Barbara Bus Fund, Stanmore
The Barbara Bus Fund is recruiting for a new Chairperson.
The Barbara Bus Fund is a registered charity, which was set up in 1968 to help people who cannot get out or use public transport or an ordinary car, because they have a disability that necessitates full-time use of a wheelchair.
Today the BBF operates a fleet of 15 specially converted vehicles from Stanmore, Aylesbury and North Wales. The BBF is operated by a combination of paid and volunteer staff with head office at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore.
The role of Chair is a voluntary position with the requirement to commit to one to two days per month, attend online meetings every 6-8 weeks and the AGM. The Chair will lead the Board of Trustees, chair committee meetings and the AGM.
Previous trustee / charity experience is required and the commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. Previous experience within the health / care / transport sectors will be a distinct advantage however, other relevant experience and the right attributes will also be considered.
The BBF holds an annual meal to thank the volunteers and staff, and there are other periodic meetings and events throughout the year.
Please see the full Application Pack for further information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking experts and learners in Fundraising & Grant Writing.
Volunteer Globally from your home. Whether an hour a month or an hour a day, whether experienced or new; your help is needed. Meet many people from diverse cultures and socio- economic backgrounds globally, while helping children seeking a brighter future.
We seek experts, volunteering online 1-2 hours a month. You will meet and get to know generous people from many countries around the world, in all socio-economic backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the EAUC board and help lead and empower the post-16 education sector to embed sustainability in everything it does: equipping learners for their lives and shaping society for the better.
This is a unique opportunity for someone to bring an external perspective to our charity. We are looking for someone who is passionate about sustainability and education. You don’t need years of experience - we’re seeking someone with a keen eye on what’s important to us: impact, quality, engagement and accessibility. We particularly welcome early-career candidates and those familiar with the further education and skills sector.
Position: Trustee and director
Location: Remote within UK and Ireland
Salary: Unremunerated with reasonable expenses paid
Positions available: One
Closing date: 16th May 2024
The EAUC is the leading body for sustainability in the post-16 education sector in the UK and Republic of Ireland. We represent 300+ institutions with collectively over 2 million students, nearly 400,000 staff and a spending budget of over £25 billion. We exist to lead and empower the post-16 education sector to embed sustainability in everything it does: equipping learners for their lives and shaping society for the better.
The EAUC board is made up of twelve volunteer trustees. We have one long-standing trustee who reaches the end of their tenure at the July 2024 AGM so we have ONE available trustee position.
The new trustee we are seeking will be passionate and innovative with knowledge or experience in the further education sector, whether this is a college, adult education, employment-based learning or a community-based provision.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our amazing team of volunteers help us run over 100 shops across England and Wales.
Every donated item that you sort, prepare and sell helps to raise vital funds to support us in our mission to make sure no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our shops are at the heart of local communities – sharing the work of Sense, and helping to secure support for our life changing work.
We’re looking for volunteers who are:
- Reliable and friendly
- Respectful of others and their diversity
- Passionate about customer service
- Interested in learning about and supporting the work of Sense
Volunteering in one of our Sense Shops will involve a variety of tasks that you can get involved with. These include:
- Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service and a fantastic shopping experience
- Receiving donated goods from members of the public
- Sorting, steaming, tagging and preparing donated goods for sale
- Creating eye catching window and in-shop displays
- Keeping the shop floor well stocked, tidy, clean and organised
- Processing sales and serving on the till
- Promoting Gift Aid and other Sense fundraising initiatives
- Acting as an ambassador for Sense; promoting the shop and Sense in your local community
- Supporting with the recruitment and training of new volunteers
- Following new health, safety and social distancing measures to ensure the safety of everyone
We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world. This is why it is important to us that our volunteers feel supported and rewarded. Here is what we can offer you as a volunteer:
- A full induction and ongoing support and guidance from your Shop Manager to make sure you feel confident in your role
- Support to develop new skills, knowledge and experience, in particular of a retail environment, but also skills such as teamwork, customer service, communication and using your initiative
- A reference for other paid or voluntary work (available on request)
- The opportunity to share your existing skills and experience to benefit others
- The chance to meet new people from a wide range of backgrounds and to join a passionate and committed team
- The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to Sense by raising vital income and raising the profile of Sense in your local community; changing the lives of those who have complex disabilities and are deafblind.
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.