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BRANCH TRUSTEE - RETAIL MANAGEMENT (RSPCA OXFORDSHIRE)
We are looking for a volunteer who have expertise in retail management. You will gain new skills and experience as a Branch Trustee whilst enabling us to help more animals.
Overview of the Branch Trustee – Retail Management.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person, who could devote their time to oversee charity shop agreements with another branch and to begin the process of implementing charity shops in our area.
Alongside passing on your expertise, this opportunity will give you the chance to influence how we care for and prevent cruelty to animals and drive the implementation of key initiatives. You will serve on the governing body of the charity and be instrumental, alongside fellow trustees, in the running of the Branch and setting out both the short and long term aims.
As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a monthly committee meeting lasting some 1-2 hours. However, the commitment may vary depending on whether the trustee takes on additional duties.
About the RSPCA
Founded in 1824 we have been saving animals for over 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity around. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering.
Through our numerous campaigns, we seek to raise standards of care, and awareness of issues, affecting animals today. We rely heavily on our volunteers who play a significant role in enabling us to carry out this important animal welfare work every day!
The RSPCA Oxfordshire Branch
The Oxfordshire Branch was founded in 1875, it is one of the branches of RSPCA, but we are also a separately registered charity looking after animals in our local area. Much of the animal welfare work of RSPCA is carried out through local branches, which is run by our Operations Manager and a team of volunteers who have the support of the National Society of RSPCA.
The main activity of our branch is on rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals rescued by the Inspectors from cruelty and neglect, we also to help members of the public with financial assistance for their animals for neutering, microchipping and unexpected veterinary fees.
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Trustee – Retail and Income Generation
· Assist the Branch Manager in maximising the profitability of the Branch’s three charity shops.
· Work with the Branch Manager to explore any potential for expanding the retail operation by researching the potential for further charity shops.
· Support the Branch Manager in establishing the Branch’s e-commerce operation via online sales platforms such as eBay.
· Work with other trustees, the Branch health and safety provider and the Branch Manager to ensure the charity shops meet health and safety standards.
· Explore other ways to generate income for the Branch and work closely with the Branch Manager to put these ideas into action.
Core Branch Trustee responsibilities
· Appreciate and support the aims and policies of the RSPCA.
· Work in conjunction with fellow trustees and branch officers and jointly act in making decisions for the best interest of the branch and the RSPCA.
· Work with national RSPCA staff to ensure that the branch meets all minimum animal welfare standards (MAWS).
· In conjunction with your fellow trustees and Branch Partnership Manager write, adopt, monitor, and review a development plan setting out the short and long term aims of your branch.
· Actively participate in branch committee meetings and to attend the branch annual general meeting and regional conference.
· Be aware of the outcome of regional board meetings and support regional initiatives.
· Actively promote and advertise the society in an ongoing programme to recruit new branch trustees and volunteers and welcome new members.
· In conjunction with your fellow trustees, ensure the proper management and control of all activities and decisions relating to any premises held or staff employed by the branch if applicable.
What we are looking for in a volunteer
We are committed to creating a Board which is representative of our society and in particular, our community and surrounding areas so encourage people from any background to apply for any of our opportunities.
Alongside retail operations and income generation experience, we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare. You would be creative, innovative, bring a fresh perspective, and can put ideas into action.
You will need to be able to work with people and have good interpersonal skills. You do not need to be an expert although commitment, common sense, and the ability to be objective are vital.
Join us in making a real difference to the lives of animals in need
Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees, and dependent on the position, you may need to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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BRANCH TRUSTEE – TREASURER (RSPCA OXFORDSHIRE)
Are you passionate about animal welfare? We are looking for an enthusiastic person who understands charity finance to support us in our mission to prevent cruelty, promote kindness and alleviate the suffering of animals.
Overview of the Branch Treasurer opportunity
We are looking for someone to volunteer as a Branch Treasurer for our OXFORDSHIRE Branch. This role would play a vital role in supporting the Branches affairs so that it is governed and managed effectively, whilst continually having animal welfare at the forefront of their mind.
As a minimum, trustees would generally attend a monthly committee meeting lasting some 1-2 hours. However, the commitment may vary depending on whether the trustee takes on additional duties.
About the RSPCA
Founded in 1824, we have been saving animals for over 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity around. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering.
Through our numerous campaigns, we seek to raise standards of care and awareness of issues affecting animals today. We rely heavily on our volunteers, who play a significant role in enabling us to carry out this important animal welfare work every day!
The RSPCA OXFORDSHIRE Branch
The OXFORDSHIRE Branch was founded in 1875, we are also a separately registered charity looking after animals in our local area. Much of the animal welfare work of RSPCA is carried out through local branches, which is run by our Operations Manager and a team of volunteers who have the support of the National Society of RSPCA.
The main activity of our branch is on rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals, we take in the animals the Inspectors rescue from cruelty and neglect, we provide them with the veterinary attention, love and care, then we find them loving new homes. We also to help members of the public with financial assistance for their animals for neutering, microchipping and unexpected veterinary fees.
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Treasurer
· Implement and maintain sound financial systems.
· Take a lead role in ensuring the committee set annual financial budgets and plan the branch income and expenditure.
· Provide a written financial report for every branch meeting.
· Liaise with auditors/independent examiners regarding the production of the annual branch accounts and treasurer’s report.
· Maintain control of all bank accounts as authorised by the committee.
· Execute and operate branch committee financial decisions and act as branch co-signatory.
· Maintain control over all branch paying-in books and receipt books and to ensure their correct use.
· In the absence of a branch box secretary, to assume responsibility for the branch network of collection boxes.
· Arrange payment of the annual branch contribution to the appropriate RSPCA fund.
· Coordinate financial control of all branch fundraising activities.
· Make quarterly VAT returns to headquarters promptly.
· Ensure the production, monitoring and annual review of the branch’s financial risk management strategy following the charity commission’s requirements.
· Liaise with branch officers, Branch Partnership Managers and Branch finance coordinator on Financial affairs as necessary and alert them immediately to any possible difficulties or irregularities.
· Ensure the retention and safekeeping of the branch’s financial documentation for the appropriate time as set by the charity commission.
Core Branch Trustee responsibilities
· Appreciate and support the aims and policies of the RSPCA.
· Work in conjunction with fellow trustees and branch officers and jointly act in making decisions for the best interest of the branch and the RSPCA.
· Work with national RSPCA staff to ensure that the branch meets all minimum animal welfare standards (MAWS).
· In conjunction with your fellow trustees and Branch Partnership Manager, write, adopt, monitor, and review a development plan setting out your branch's short and long-term aims.
· Actively participate in branch committee meetings and attend the branch annual general meeting and regional conference.
· Be aware of the outcome of regional board meetings and support local initiatives.
· Actively promote and advertise the society in an ongoing programme to recruit new branch trustees and volunteers and welcome new members.
· In conjunction with your fellow trustees, ensure the proper management and control of all activities and decisions relating to any premises held or staff employed by the branch if applicable.
What we are looking for in a volunteer:
· We are particularly looking for someone who has knowledge and experience in finance, who may already understand charity finance.
· As a trustee, you would be able to dedicate the time to attend monthly committee meetings, which last approximately 3 hours.
· There will be additional volunteer duties between meetings, such as; providing financial reports at committee meetings, monitoring the budget that the trustees have set for the year, processing payments, querying invoices, VAT returns, and processing Gift Aid claims.
What we can offer you as a volunteer Branch Treasurer
· We will provide you with a comprehensive trustee training course which will provide you will everything you need to carry out the role.
· Ongoing support is also provided by local and national RSPCA staff and any additional training provided by the relevant branch.
· The platform to utilise your skills and experience to oversee the charity and make decisions that directly impact local animal welfare.
· The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.
· A way to expand your professional and personal network through working with like-minded people.
Practical considerations
· To become a Trustee, you will need to be aged 18 or over and a member of our branch for three months before you are eligible to be elected.
· Trustees are elected for a 12-month term each year.
· Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
· Trustees must sign a Trustee Declaration of Willingness to Act to clarify that they are not disqualified from being a trustee and read the Charity Commission’s guidance for individuals on who cannot be a trustee or senior manager of a charity.
· References will also be required.
If you’ve got the drive and compassion to volunteer with the RSPCA, we’d love to hear from you!
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We are currently looking for a treasurer for the scout group.
Dealing with leader expenses, reconciliation of monthly membership fees and preparing of end of year accounts.
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BRANCH TRUSTEE - Fundraising Volunteer (RSPCA OXFORDSHIRE)
Do you have bags of enthusiasm and are good at organising events? If yes, volunteer for the RSPCA as a Fundraiser and have fun and meet new people whilst raising vital funds for animals in need in your area!
Overview of opportunity
As a Fundraising Volunteer, you will play a vital part, in organising and assisting with our fundraising activities. All the proceeds from these activities go directly towards the essential animal welfare work that we do at branch level.
The RSPCA OXFORSHIRE Branch
The OXFORDSHIRE Branch was founded int 1875 we have been saving animals for over 150 years and are proud to be one of the oldest welfare charity around. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering.
Through our numerous campaigns, we seek to raise standards of care, and awareness of issues, affecting animals today. We rely heavily on our volunteers who play a significant role in enabling us to carry out this important animal welfare work every day!
The OXFORDSHIRE Branch is one of the branches of RSPCA, but we are also a separately registered charity looking after animals in our local area. Much of the animal welfare work of RSPCA is carried out through local branches, which is run by our Operations Manager and a team of fantastic volunteers who have the support of the National Society of RSPCA.
Fundraising Volunteer responsibilities
· Organise, advertise, and promote fundraising activities to raise vital funds to improve animal welfare.
· Plan and participate in organised events for fundraising over an agreed period.
· Communicate all planned activities with staff and other volunteers.
· Work alongside other volunteers, staff, and members of the public, ensuring excellent customer service at all times.
· Ensure best practice in fundraising and that it is legally compliant.
What we are looking for in a Fundraising Volunteer
· Someone who is flexible and can offer an ongoing commitment.
· Lots of enthusiasm to help us raise much needed funds
· Good communication and organisational skills
· Friendly and approachable
· Ability to work on own initiative
What we can offer you as a Fundraising Volunteer
· You will be making a massive difference to the welfare of the animals in your area.
· Join a community which will enable you to meet new people and make new friends.
· Learning new skills through our comprehensive induction and training programme.
· Enhance your CV by adding your volunteering experience and newly acquired skills.
Join us in making a real difference to the lives of animals in need
Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees, and dependent on the position, you may need to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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*About Us:**
The 25th St. Marks Scout Group is dedicated to providing young people with opportunities for adventure, learning, and personal development. We are part of the global Scouting movement, committed to helping young people achieve their full potential.
**Role Overview:**
The Chairperson will lead the Executive Committee, ensuring the effective governance and strategic direction of the 25th St. Marks Scout Group. This role is crucial in supporting the Group Scout Leader and ensuring the group meets its objectives.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- **Leadership:** Provide leadership to the Executive Committee, ensuring all members are motivated and working towards the group's goals.
- **Governance:** Ensure the group operates within its constitution and complies with relevant legislation and policies.
- **Strategic Planning:** Develop and oversee the implementation of the group's strategic plan.
- **Meetings:** Chair Executive Committee meetings, ensuring they are productive and decisions are made in the best interest of the group.
- **Support:** Work closely with the Group Scout Leader to support the delivery of a high-quality program for young people.
- **Representation:** Represent the group at district and county meetings, and act as an ambassador for the group within the community.
- **Fundraising:** Oversee fundraising activities and ensure the group has the necessary resources to operate effectively.
-Communication:
Ensure effective communication within the group and with external stakeholders.
Skills and Experience:
Leadership:
Proven leadership skills and experience in a similar role.
Communication:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Organization:
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Commitment:
A commitment to the values and principles of Scouting.
Teamwork:
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Fundraising:
Experience in fundraising and resource management is desirable.
Time Commitment:
This is a volunteer position requiring a commitment of up to 4 meetings per year, including attendance at events to promote the group
**How to Apply:**
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their suitability for the role of Chairperson person and trustee
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Location: Remote
Job type: Volunteer
Hours: Approx 6 per week
What will you be doing?
Join us as a Volunteer Content Editor & Community Storyteller at Long Covid Support. You’ll shape clear, compassionate messages that empower thousands of people living with Long Covid-right from your home. With your strong editing and writing skills, you’ll make a direct contribution to our cause by refining how we inform, support, and inspire both our community and the wider public. You’ll edit, proofread, and occasionally draft a variety of content, including website pages, blogs, newsletters, reports, policy briefings, and campaign materials.
What are we looking for?
You’re a confident writer and editor with a keen eye for detail, able to adapt tone and style to suit diverse audiences. You thrive on meeting deadlines and managing your own time remotely, and you’re passionate about using clear, inclusive language to support our community. Ideally, you’ll bring experience from health related charities or a lived-experience led setting, though this is desirable rather than essential.
What difference will you make:
By volunteering with Long Covid Support, you will directly influence public understanding of Long Covid. Your work will help thousands find reliable information, connect with peers, and ensure their voices shape research and services.
Key Responsibilities:
* Edit and refine newsletters, website copy, reports, policy briefings, and campaign materials so they’re accurate, engaging and accessible
* Write short blogs, community updates, and summaries that bring our stories to life
* Maintain and share editorial guidelines to keep our tone consistent and inclusive
* Collaborate with our teams to ensure every message supports our mission and values
Application Process:
Please submit a CV, and a brief writing sample demonstrating how you meet the criteria.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We actively encourage applications from all individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of Long Covid.
Ready to use your editing expertise for a cause that matters? Make your mark on a vital cause and apply today!
Help children as Trustee of an innovative, enterprising Tees Valley Charity that is increasingly supporting children in care through fostering and a planned residential provision. Join an agency that transforms children's lives.
What will you be doing?
You will join us at an exciting time as we pursue growth of fostering and residential services, as well as growth of our early help offer.
You will work across the Charity and the subsidiary fostering company (which we will amalgamate back into the parent Charity).
You will have a particular focus on helping the fostering agency drive growth, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver excellent care for children and support for foster parents. You will provide support and challenge to the management team.
You’ll contribute 2 to 6 hours a month. The Charity board meets every 8 weeks (shifting to quarterly after September) and the fostering board meets every 8 weeks.
You’ll join a Charity that’s brought £millions of investment into Tees Valley and that helps over 1000 local people a year. We’ve been runners up at the national Charity Governance Awards and ‘community’ winners at the Hartlepool Business Awards.
We are looking for experienced professionals who share our values and want to help.
What are we looking for?
At this time we are specifically looking for Trustees with some of these areas of skills or experience:
Business development
Safeguarding management
Fostering or children's residential care or childrens social work management
Financial management
What difference will you make?
We want to help children and family members heal from trauma, primarily through helping them develop a network of nurturing, loving and appropriately challenging relationships with people in their close and wider communities. Any small surplus we make from helping children in care will be diverted into work to help families stay together and thrive. You will join a team that strives to make this difference. You will help ensure the Charity keeps a strong focus on children and young peoples needs whilst being sustainability and ensuring the agency manages the risks associated with growth and investment in new services.
Before you apply
After expressing an interest through the site, we'd welcome an initial conversation with our CEO and/or Chair. After that, we usually take applications to the Board for consideration. This is usually quite a quick process.
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Description
Join our amazing team and make a real difference to people living with sight loss. Help create a welcoming and safe environment for people to share their experiences, ask questions and support each other and connect with a local community in a group setting via Facebook.
In this role you will be:
• Managing group membership – authorising Requests to Join.
• Creating a warm and welcoming environment by welcoming new members to the group and encouraging participation.
• Supporting group conversations – Instigating dialogue based on eye health related days/events or more interest-based topics.
• Working with a Volunteer Moderator Team to create engaging content for the Group.
• Ensuring group rules are followed and that content is appropriate by alerting managers when inappropriate content is posted or when there is a safeguarding issue.
What you’ll gain from the role:
• An opportunity to give something back.
• A chance to build a strong community by by engaging with the people with sight loss, local and national organisations.
• A sense of achievement through the difference you make.
• A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people
• An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies.
In return for donating your time we will provide:
• A rewarding experience.
• A great Induction and training.
• A supportive manager.
• Regular updates and catchups.
• Expenses.
• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers through regular moderator meetings
Time commitment
• This volunteering role requires a commitment of around 5 hours a week, there is the option to volunteer for a greater number of hours but this isn't essential.
Opportunity to join The Restart Project’s board of trustees
As we embark on implementing our newly formed strategy, we are looking for a finance trustee who can support us by connecting our ambitious goals with financial realities.
Our vision is by 2035, we’ve helped to end the throwaway production and consumption of electrical products. With systemic support, repair and reuse is easier, cheaper and more rewarding for all.
In 2025 we are winning the argument and are now entering a new phase of doing the ‘hard yards’ of getting our ideas implemented. This requires an evolution of our funding model. At the same time, working with companies – who are both part of the problem and part of the solution – poses special challenges for us to get right.
So we are now seeking a committed individual who shares our excitement and can help us realise the opportunities by serving as our finance trustee.
Who are we looking for?
The role would suit an individual looking to support the growth of a small charity, moving us beyond our 10 employees and further strengthening our finance and strategic approaches.
Having trustees with a mix of backgrounds, approaches and perspectives leads to better decision-making. We believe that a governance and accountability structure enriched by multiple voices and intersectional expertise, leads to more thoughtful, informed, just and liberatory strategies, decisions, and practices.
The finance trustee will take the lead at board level on:
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Advise on developing our business model and diversify earned and granted funding sources
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Monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the charity
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Working with staff to develop a three year business plan, our annual budgets and preparing for the yearly reporting to the Charity Commission
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Keeping the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities
Responsibilities as a board member
As well as the finance trustee specific responsibilities above, board members collectively:
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Contribute in giving strategic direction to the charity, setting overall strategy and policy, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
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Ensure the charity applies its resources exclusively in pursuing its objectives
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Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the charity
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Safeguard the good name and values of the charity
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Declare any conflict of interest while carrying out the duties of a trustee
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Are responsible for the actions of the charity
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Participate in other tasks as arise from time to time when possible, such as interviewing new staff, helping with fundraising etc.
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Attend quarterly meetings and read papers in preparation for the meeting
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Keep informed about the activities of the charity and wider issues which affect its work
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Be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis
Person specification
We are seeking a finance trustee who has the following:
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Experience in business growth and financial management, ideally with a recognised accountancy or management qualification
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Understanding of charity finance
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A commitment to Restart’s vision, mission and values
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Willingness to devote the time and effort needed to fulfil the role
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A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and to contributing to a positive working culture
Further information is available about both the treasurer and trustee role in the job specifications available on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Overview
This is a Senior Leadership team role.
The Base Camp Manager has responsibility for many of the logistical aspects of the expedition,
including equipment, food, and managing the environmental impact at base camp. You will need to be ready to turn your hand to a range of tasks, acting as the ‘fixer’ for the expedition and supporting the expedition team with all aspects of expedition life.
We are looking for applicants who are:
- Comfortable spending extended periods in remote and sometimes harsh environments.
- Able to commit to all pre-expedition training events.
As a charity, all Leader positions are undertaken on a voluntary basis and Leaders join for the intrinsic value of adventure, education, and personal development of young people. You do not have to fundraise to lead on our expeditions.
We want equal access to challenging learning and adventure in the wilderness as an unbeatable preparation for adult life.





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Overview
In partnership with a second, and possibly third Leader, you will lead a Fire (Group) of 8-12 Young Explorers. The Knowledge Leader should combine science and creative activities to help Young Explorers better understand the unique wilderness they explore, and develop curiosity for the future. To achieve this, it is the responsibility of the Senior Knowledge Leader, Knowledge Leaders and the collaboration of all leaders to design and deliver a programme of inspirational, educational projects.
We are looking for applicants who are:
- Able and passionate about leading, inspiring, and facilitating sessions with young people.
- Comfortable spending extended periods in remote and sometimes harsh environments.
- Able to commit to all pre-expedition training events.
As a charity, all Leader positions are undertaken on a voluntary basis and Leaders join for the intrinsic value of adventure, education, and personal development of young people. You do not have to fundraise to lead on our expeditions.
We want equal access to challenging learning and adventure in the wilderness as an unbeatable preparation for adult life.





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Overview
In partnership with a second, and possibly third Leader, you will lead a Fire (Group) of 8-12 Young
Explorers. As the Adventure Leader you will be responsible for the adventurous activities of the
Fire during the expedition programme, within the parameters set by the Chief Leader, and where applicable the Senior Adventure Leader.
We are looking for applicants who are:
- Able and passionate about leading, inspiring, and facilitating sessions with young people.
- Comfortable spending extended periods in remote and sometimes harsh environments.
- Able to commit to all pre-expedition training events.
As a charity, all Leader positions are undertaken on a voluntary basis and Leaders join for the intrinsic value of adventure, education, and personal development of young people.
We want equal access to challenging learning and adventure in the wilderness as an unbeatable preparation for adult life.





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CHIPS is looking for new trustees to support our peacemaking work internationally.
About CHIPS
CHIPS (Christian International Peace Service) aims to bring about peace and reconciliation in areas of conflict or tension. We have over 59 years’ experience helping communities in the UK, Cyprus, India, the Philippines, Northern Ireland and Uganda; with our current projects being in Northern Ghana and Brixton, UK. We help communities build futures free from violent conflict through practical projects that both tackle the root causes of the division and bring the sides together to build trust and healthy relationships.
Our Vision: Our vision is for a world where conflict is met with peacemaking, division gives way to reconciliation, and communities work together to build sustainable peace.
Our Mission: Rooted in Jesus' example of peace and reconciliation, we accompany communities affected by violent conflict, fostering relationships, taking practical action, and building a foundation for lasting peace.
Our Philosophy:
- We go where we are invited
- We live in the heart of the conflict
- We take sides. Both sides.
- We are committed for the long term
About Being a Trustee
CHIPS (Christian International Peace Service) trustees play a crucial role in advancing peace in communities worldwide. Working collaboratively as part of the Board, they provide strategic oversight to the organisation, helping to strengthen its impact and sustainability by bringing their unique expertise and skills to the team. We're particularly looking for a trustee with a strong background in finance, accounting or bookkeeping in order to help support our Director and Board in there oversight of financial matters.
We hope that the experience of being a trustee for CHIPS will be rewarding. As well as making a difference to the communities that we support, we hope you will gain satisfaction from generously giving of your time. We want to have a Board of Trustees who are diverse in their experience and knowledge so that impact can be sustained. Whilst specific roles may vary, the overall duties are:
- Ensuring that CHIPS pursues its stated objects (purposes), as defined in its constitution, by developing and agreeing a long-term strategy in coordination with CHIPS staff and project teams
- Ensuring that CHIPS complies with its constitution, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
- Ensuring that CHIPS applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects for the benefit of the public
- Ensuring that CHIPS defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets
- Safeguarding the good name and values of CHIPS
- Ensuring the effective and efficient governance of CHIPS, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place
- Ensuring the financial stability of CHIPS
- Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the proper investment of the charity’s funds
- Following proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the senior leadership of CHIPS
- Communicating on behalf of the organisation, if necessary
- Facilitating any feedback or complaints so that any issues are addressed swiftly
In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.
Finance Trustee specific role
- Reviewing quarterly management accounts and highlighting any variances or financial risks to the board.
- Supporting the annual budgeting process by advising on assumptions, cost control, and sustainability.
- Overseeing the preparation of annual accounts with CHIPS staff and working with the auditor or independent examiner as needed.
- Helping develop and monitor financial policies such as reserves, investments, and internal controls.
- Providing strategic financial insight to guide decision-making on fundraising, staffing, or new initiatives.
Person specification
CHIPS is particularly looking for new trustees who have strong backgrounds in finance to support the Director and team members. However, CHIPS is also looking to more generally increase the number of trustees so if you feel you have expertise which could benefit CHIPS, please still get in touch.
- A commitment to and passion for CHIPS and its objects and vision
- A commitment to CHIPS’ statement of faith
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
- Strategic vision
- Good, independent judgement and a willingness to speak their mind
- An ability to think creatively
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
- A committed Christian willing to contribute to the spiritual life and development of CHIPS
- Experience or knowledge specific to the area in which they will oversee
If you're interested to join as a trustee, but want to find out more first - do get in contact with us.
We accompany communities affected by violent conflict, fostering relationships, taking practical action, and building a foundation for lasting peace.




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Description
Join our amazing team and make a real difference to people living with sight loss. Help create a welcoming and safe environment for people to share their experiences, ask questions and support each other and connect with a local community in a group setting via Facebook.
In this role you will be:
• Managing group membership – authorising Requests to Join.
• Creating a warm and welcoming environment by welcoming new members to the group and encouraging participation.
• Supporting group conversations – Instigating dialogue based on eye health related days/events or more interest-based topics.
• Working with a Volunteer Moderator Team to create engaging content for the Group.
• Ensuring group rules are followed and that content is appropriate by alerting managers when inappropriate content is posted or when there is a safeguarding issue.
What you’ll gain from the role:
• An opportunity to give something back.
• A chance to build a strong community by by engaging with the people with sight loss, local and national organisations.
• A sense of achievement through the difference you make.
• A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people
• An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies.
In return for donating your time we will provide:
• A rewarding experience.
• A great Induction and training.
• A supportive manager.
• Regular updates and catchups.
• Expenses.
• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers through regular moderator meetings
Time commitment
• This volunteering role requires a commitment of around 5 hours a week, there is the option to volunteer for a greater number of hours but this isn't essential.
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Volunteer Opportunity: Writer / Journalist / Storyteller
Help Us Tell Stories That Matter – Join SayAphasia
Do you believe stories can change lives?
Can you listen with empathy, write with heart, and give voice to those often unheard?
SayAphasia is looking for a volunteer writer / journalist / storyteller to help shine a light on the lived experiences of people with aphasia — a communication disorder that affects a person’s ability to use language.
What You'll Do:
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Interview people with aphasia and their families
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Craft meaningful articles and blog posts
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Collaborate with our team to research and gather stories
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Help raise awareness of aphasia
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Support our mission to create a more inclusive, understanding world
What We’re Looking For:
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A personable, empathetic and patient communicator
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Strong writing, interviewing, or journalism skills
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Curiosity and willingness to learn about aphasia
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A flexible, open mind and an inclusive approach
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Commitment to completing a short induction course on communicating with people who have aphasia
This is perfect for you if:
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You're a journalist, blogger or writer looking to make an impact
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You’re passionate about people, inclusion, and human stories
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You want to build your portfolio while doing good
Additional Creative Skills Welcome:
Are you skilled in videography, photography, or audio recording?
We’d love to harness your talents to bring stories to life in multimedia formats — short films, audio clips, photo essays and more. Visual and sound storytelling can be especially powerful when working with individuals who communicate in different ways.
Why Volunteer?
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Build your portfolio with real-world impact
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Learn from a caring community and support network
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Be part of a mission-driven charity, led by people with aphasia
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Spread empathy and amplify voices that are often overlooked
Please send a covering letter outlining why you wish to volunteer for this role and an up to date CV outlining your skills and experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.