The Restorative Justice for All International Institute is a leading Europe-wide restorative justice network with members from over 40 countries. We aim to advance social justice and community cohesion by applying the values and practices of restorative justice in a range of different projects, locally, nationally and internationally. 

We are pleased to announce a vacancy for a part-time Project and Research Assistant Intern to support our Covid-19 emergency relief campaign as well as our other projects. This campaign focuses on socially disadvantaged young people and their families who are struggling with mental health issues due to the pandemic. It includes a range of online and remote interventions to improve the mental health of our participants.  

We are looking for a hardworking, flexible and compassionate individual who is interested in improving the lives of disadvantaged people. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Handling calls for our Covid-19 mental health helpline
• Carrying out desk based research ​
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative research
• Managing our social media accounts
• Writing for the website, blogs and other newsletters
• Producing promotional materials for the projects(e.g., videos, flyers etc) 
• Liaising with stakeholders
• Carrying out general administrative duties
• Attending online supervisions, strategic meetings and training sessions

The internship is for a minimum of three months, starting as soon as possible. Internships at the Institute are unpaid, but volunteer costs will be covered and there is considerable room for professional development. Several publications are expected to be produced as part of the internship and thus junior researchers will benefit from having their work published in peer reviewed journals and books. 

To apply, please use the "apply online" function on this page. 

Web-Based Fundraising Volunteer 

Summary
PROJECT-E is looking for highly motivated students who are interested in the fields of NGOs, women empowerment and education, to support PROJECT-E Team Europe on a web-based bases.

Your Responsibilities

• As a member of Team Europe, you will join the Fundraising department of PROJECT-E
• Support the research for suitable foundations and donor schemes
• Create new private donation strategies or organize fundraising events
• Write applications for suitable donors
• Communicate with donors and support in writing progress reports
• Coordinate with other departments and Team Addis on Fundraising relevant tasks

Requirements

• Willingness to work on a voluntary basis
• High motivation with interest in a long-run involvement
• Interest in fundraising
• Ability to work independently with an organized and structured attitude
• High level of communicative competence
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Advanced knowledge of the English language
• Workload: approximately 5-10 hours per week

PROJECT-E Offers

• A high level of responsibility and independence
• The possibility of making a substantial difference in the life of 100 women per year and the opportunity to give our project your personal touch
• An inspiring work atmosphere in a young and motivated team
• Practical experience in an international non-governmental organisation and all Fundraising related operations
• The option of taking over the Department Head position and going to Addis Ababa to work for the project on the ground
• Bi-annual meet up opportunities and a chance to connect with other like-minded professionals

How to Apply
To apply for this opening, please go to the link attached, click the Apply Now button, and follow the application process. In your cover letter, please indicate your motivation to volunteer and what you can contribute to PROJECT-E and your available start date. 

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Aloe there,

We’re looking to recruit up to three new trustees to join us as we continue to develop kind, confident, connected, and ambitious communities through the power of food-growing.

We are particularly looking for an recruit a highly motivated, experienced, and committed individual to join our Board of Trustees in the capacity of Secretary.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help us have an impact on reducing food-poverty and boosting shared prosperity through community garden initiatives within Aberdeen; helping both the community and environment. 

The role is a voluntary position and includes five face-to-face meetings per year and conference calls to approve our outreach programmes, budgets and policies. Outside of Board meetings all trustees will have an area of work to lead on and appropriate trustee expenses will be covered. 

We are especially looking for people with experience in book keeping, grant writing or community fundraising, digital and/or legal expertise and of course anyone with growing experience and an enthusiasm and commitment for our values. The deadline for applications is Friday 19th June at 23:59. 

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis all interviews will be held via digital conferencing facilities.

To apply please forward a CV and a short cover letter (no more than 800 words) outlining why you would like to join the Board and what experience you could bring.

You can download the Recruitment Pack along with Job Spec here or through our website.

Aloe there,

We’re looking to recruit up to three new trustees to join us as we continue to develop kind, confident, connected, and ambitious communities through the power of food-growing.

We are looking for an recruit a highly motivated, experienced, and committed individual to join our Board of Trustees in the capacity of Treasurer.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help us have an impact on reducing food-poverty and boosting shared prosperity through community garden initiatives within Aberdeen; helping both the community and environment. 

The role is a voluntary position and includes five face-to-face meetings per year and conference calls to approve our outreach programmes, budgets and policies. Outside of Board meetings all trustees will have an area of work to lead on and appropriate trustee expenses will be covered. 

We are especially looking for people with experience in book keeping, grant writing or community fundraising, digital and/or legal expertise and of course anyone with growing experience and an enthusiasm and commitment for our values. The deadline for applications is Friday 19th June at 23:59. 

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis all interviews will be held via digital conferencing facilities.

To apply please forward a CV and a short cover letter (no more than 800 words) outlining why you would like to join the Board and what experience you could bring.

You can download the Recruitment Pack along with Job Spec here or through our website.

COVID-19 EMERGENCY ROLE TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS – KINGSTON ONLY

Are you looking for a way to support vulnerable people during these uncertain times? Do you live in Kingston or nearby with access to Kingston without using public transport?

If so, we really need your help.

We are looking for Volunteers to support our service users that may be self-isolating or are vulnerable during these times by dropping off essential items to an address in Kingston.

Main Tasks

• To support our service users to have access to essential items such as food and medication by providing distance drop off. This would include ringing doorbell and stepping back.
• To collect items from the shops or pharmacy and then to travel to an address for the service user to deliver these items off.
• To liaise and communicate with our staff team regarding these drop-offs.
• To keep records of who you have dropped off to and summary of drop off.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Ability to travel
• Maintain confidentiality
• Good communication skills
• Basic IT skills if possible

For more information about Hestia, this opportunity and our extensive benefits with volunteering at Hestia please see our volunteers pack attached to this advert!

Hestia is proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Should you require our job pack in an alternative format, require further assistant or wish to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need to attend an interview, please contact us via our website

If you have any convictions/cautions, this does not mean you cannot apply for any of our roles, however we do require a DBS for all positions. We will ensure that any positive disclosures on DBS records are discussed with our volunteers and fairly assessed.

Location: Kingston

Hours: Flexible commitment

About Hestia

At Hestia, we have been supporting adults and children across London in times of crisis since 1970, meaning this year will mark our 50th anniversary!

Last year we worked with more than 10,000 people, including victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home to helping them to get the right mental health support, we support and enable people at the moment of crisis.

EMPOWERING THE BLIND TO LIVE A FULLER LIFE

We are recruiting for new Trustees to join our  brilliant Board               

You may be just what we are looking for!

Whether you’re an experienced Trustee or looking to take your first steps at Board level we want to hear from you.

Our new Trustees will have skills in one or more of the following areas:

Marketing/PR/Digital communications

Fundraising and campaigning/lobbying

Enterprising growth and Business Planning

We are a successful, highly regarded, sight-loss charity offering much needed support to visually impaired children and adults living in Merton. We do this through re-habilitation, mobility training and inclusive social activities. We help more than 400 vision impaired people with varying degrees of sight loss every year. 

As a Trustee you will gain:

• The chance to support a cause you care about- to give something back
• Opportunities to further your career
• Experience in the charity sight loss sector
• The chance to implement social care initiatives  

We encourage applications from all members of the local community.

The minimum commitment we need is 6 afternoon/evening Board meetings per year plus the AGM and Members evening, all based at the Centre in Colliers Wood SW19

Please apply with CV and covering letter, we look forward to hearing from you

Healthwatch Lewisham – Youth Board Volunteer

Background / Purpose

Healthwatch is an independent body whose role is to improve health and social care. It strives to make sure that services are meeting local needs and that local voices are at the heart of what we do. Healthwatch encourages the involvement of young volunteers in order to gain insight into what is important to young people and to raise crucial issues which are affecting young people in Lewisham. The role of the Youth Board is to represent the voices of young people in Lewisham in relation to health and social care services.

Previously, the Youth Board has worked on projects such as Youth Voice Counts where they teamed up with Love the Beat Radio Lewisham to create a community radio show that discussed issues that mattered to them. Members of the Youth Board had the opportunity to discuss topics including mental health and identity.

The Board also took part in the ‘15 Steps Challenge’ training, an NHS initiative created to improve services from a patient’s perspective.  This took place at Downham Sexual Health Clinic and was a joint project with Lewisham Public Health to improve local sexual health clinics and provide learning for the Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham Sexual Health Strategy.

Benefits:

• CV building opportunities and experience for applications
• Opportunity to gain experience within and learn more about the health and social care sector
• Have your voice heard and influence the conversation around young people’s services
• Be part of a hardworking team

Tasks:

• Attend relevant events under the guidance of Healthwatch Lewisham staff
• Collecting the views of young people about issues which are facing them
• Offer guidance to Healthwatch Lewisham staff on the best way to reach young people and areas of importance surrounding young people
• Attend meetings where necessary to discuss current and future projects

Time commitment:

• Dependent on the desired level of commitment
• At present, meetings run weekly or bi-weekly, attendance to these is beneficial to sustain involvement in the Youth Board

When:

• Dates and times agreed with Healthwatch Lewisham staff

Skills/experience needed: 

• Young person between the ages of 14-21
• An interest in health and social care services
• Commitment to personal progression

Are you a qualified first responder or ambulance professional with a drive to help people in your local community?

If so, our Patient Transport Service Volunteer could be the ideal opportunity for you. You will be given the chance to use your skills and expertise to help the Red Cross carry out essential tasks in one of the most critical areas of the business, providing much needed support during the current pandemic.

Suitable candidates for this role will have one of the following qualifications, experience working in an ambulance and will be expected to complete a short volunteer interview.

• Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care - FREC 3 Qualsafe
• Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care - FREC 4 Qualsafe
• Level 5 Diploma in First Response Emergency and Urgent Care - FREC 5 Qualsafe
• IHCD Technician Course (BTEC or Pearsons)
• Paramedic Qualification
• Enhanced/BTEC Certificate for First Person on Scene
• Level 4 Certificate for First Person on Scene
• AOFAQ Level 3 Award in First Person on Scene - intermediate
• Pearson BTEC Level 4 Extended Certificate for First Person on Scene

Please be reassured that guidance will be issued on how to conduct this role safely and appropriate personal protection equipment will be provided. After you've applied for this role you will be asked to share with us information about your driving licence as due to the nature of the role we will need to check things like penalty points and the type of vehicles you're permitted to drive. If your licence was issued in England, Wales or Scotland please conduct, download and upload the licence report from the . You can watch a video about how to do this . If not issued in these countries you will need to upload a photo of your licence (both paper and card for Northern Ireland).

Why we want you

You will be providing health care and transport support to COVID-19 patients around the UK, moving people into and out of hospital, to help support during this crisis.

You will be providing an essential service to those who may not be able to transfer themselves to and from hospital/treatment facilities.

What you will be doing

• Treating patients and transferring them to hospital if appropriate.
• Completing all tasks associated with first aid delivery, e.g. paperwork, cleaning to approved infection control schedules.

The skills you need

• A valid UK driving licence
• One of the appropriate external qualification
• You will be able to attend BRC introductory and familiarisation training (via zoom and elearning).
• Able to personally deliver first aid (in line with the HSE publication Event Safety at General Events and British Red Cross policy)
• Current police check or willingness to undertake one

What's in it for you

• You will receive full training and an induction to help you excel in this role in order to represent the British Red Cross with confidence. You will gain and enhance transferable workplace skills and have the chance to make a real difference to your local community.

Disclaimer

Please only apply for this role if you have first aid qualifications listed above as it will not be possible at the moment to train people in these skills. Please note as this role is community based and involves contact with people those at risk from COVID-19 cannot volunteer for this role. This applies if you are over 70 years old you have underlying health conditions you are a pregnant woman you are an individual who is normally advised to have a flu jab If any of the above applies to you please apply for a role which you can do from your home

Are you an experienced driver with the desire to help people in your local community?

If so, our Ambulance Support - Transporting People Volunteer could be the ideal opportunity for you. You will be using your skills and expertise to help the Red Cross carry out essential tasks in one of the most critical areas of the business, providing much needed support during the current pandemic.

Suitable candidates will have experience driving larger vehicles and we would welcome anyone with previous Midas or ambulance driving experience. You will be expected to complete a short volunteer interview.

As part of this role you will be asked to complete a DVLA check and in order to drive a Red Cross vehicle you must:

• Have a clean driving licence with less than 6 points. * Have a minimum of 12 months driving. * Agree to and sign the BRC driving policy.

After you've applied for this role you will be asked to share with us information about your driving licence as due to the nature of the role we will need to check things like penalty points and the type of vehicles you're permitted to drive. If your licence was issued in England, Wales or Scotland please conduct, download and upload the licence report from the . You can watch a video about how to do this If not issued in these countries you will need to upload a photo of your licence (both paper and card for Northern Ireland).

As part of our response to COVID-19 you will be helping to transport people safely to vital locations, for example transporting people to and from hospital to help support during this crisis. Due to infection control this will be conducted in either a British Red Cross or a leased vehicle.

Your warm, caring nature and positive attitude will bring comfort to patients. You'll be sensitive when working with vulnerable people and have no trouble going the extra mile to make them feel comfortable, safe and cared for.

You will have an understanding and awareness of the differing physical needs of our service users and a genuine interest in their well-being.

You will be provided with guidance and training on how to conduct this role safely

Appropriate personal protection equipment will be provided

What you will be doing

• Transporting people in a BRC vehicle
• Checking the welfare of the person and that they have essential supplies
• Referring the person to other support available if required
• The driver will act as support and a co-worker to the attendant, and undertake moving and assisting people activities.

The skills you need

• A valid police check or willingness to undertake one
• A valid driving licence
• Sensitivity when working with vulnerable people and an interest in their well-being
• An understanding of the differing physical needs of service users

What's in it for you

• The opportunity to support those in need during this crisis

Disclaimer

Please note as this role is community based and involves contact with people those at risk from COVID-19 cannot volunteer for this role. This applies if you are over 70 years old you have underlying health conditions you are a pregnant woman you are an individual who is normally advised to have a flu jab If any of the above applies to you please apply for a role which you can do from your home

Are you a qualified first responder or ambulance professional with a drive to help people in your local community?

If so, our Patient Transport Service Volunteer could be the ideal opportunity for you. You will be given the chance to use your skills and expertise to help the Red Cross carry out essential tasks in one of the most critical areas of the business, providing much needed support during the current pandemic.

Suitable candidates for this role will have one of the following qualifications, experience working in an ambulance and will be expected to complete a short volunteer interview.

• Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care - FREC 3 Qualsafe
• Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care - FREC 4 Qualsafe
• Level 5 Diploma in First Response Emergency and Urgent Care - FREC 5 Qualsafe
• IHCD Technician Course (BTEC or Pearsons)
• Paramedic Qualification
• Enhanced/BTEC Certificate for First Person on Scene
• Level 4 Certificate for First Person on Scene
• AOFAQ Level 3 Award in First Person on Scene - intermediate
• Pearson BTEC Level 4 Extended Certificate for First Person on Scene

Please be reassured that guidance will be issued on how to conduct this role safely and appropriate personal protection equipment will be provided. After you've applied for this role you will be asked to share with us information about your driving licence as due to the nature of the role we will need to check things like penalty points and the type of vehicles you're permitted to drive. If your licence was issued in England, Wales or Scotland please conduct, download and upload the licence report from the . You can watch a video about how to do this . If not issued in these countries you will need to upload a photo of your licence (both paper and card for Northern Ireland).

Why we want you

You will be providing health care and transport support to COVID-19 patients around the UK, moving people into and out of hospital, to help support during this crisis.

You will be providing an essential service to those who may not be able to transfer themselves to and from hospital/treatment facilities.

What you will be doing

• Treating patients and transferring them to hospital if appropriate.
• Completing all tasks associated with first aid delivery, e.g. paperwork, cleaning to approved infection control schedules.

The skills you need

• A valid UK driving licence
• One of the appropriate external qualification
• You will be able to attend BRC introductory and familiarisation training (via zoom and elearning).
• Able to personally deliver first aid (in line with the HSE publication Event Safety at General Events and British Red Cross policy)
• Current police check or willingness to undertake one

What's in it for you

• You will receive full training and an induction to help you excel in this role in order to represent the British Red Cross with confidence. You will gain and enhance transferable workplace skills and have the chance to make a real difference to your local community.

Disclaimer

Please only apply for this role if you have first aid qualifications listed above as it will not be possible at the moment to train people in these skills. Please note as this role is community based and involves contact with people those at risk from COVID-19 cannot volunteer for this role. This applies if you are over 70 years old you have underlying health conditions you are a pregnant woman you are an individual who is normally advised to have a flu jab If any of the above applies to you please apply for a role which you can do from your home

Are you an experienced driver with the desire to help people in your local community?

If so, our Ambulance Support - Transporting People Volunteer could be the ideal opportunity for you. You will be using your skills and expertise to help the Red Cross carry out essential tasks in one of the most critical areas of the business, providing much needed support during the current pandemic.

Suitable candidates will have experience driving larger vehicles and we would welcome anyone with previous Midas or ambulance driving experience. You will be expected to complete a short volunteer interview.

As part of this role you will be asked to complete a DVLA check and in order to drive a Red Cross vehicle you must:

• Have a clean driving licence with less than 6 points. * Have a minimum of 12 months driving. * Agree to and sign the BRC driving policy.

After you've applied for this role you will be asked to share with us information about your driving licence as due to the nature of the role we will need to check things like penalty points and the type of vehicles you're permitted to drive. If your licence was issued in England, Wales or Scotland please conduct, download and upload the licence report from the . You can watch a video about how to do this If not issued in these countries you will need to upload a photo of your licence (both paper and card for Northern Ireland).

As part of our response to COVID-19 you will be helping to transport people safely to vital locations, for example transporting people to and from hospital to help support during this crisis. Due to infection control this will be conducted in either a British Red Cross or a leased vehicle.

Your warm, caring nature and positive attitude will bring comfort to patients. You'll be sensitive when working with vulnerable people and have no trouble going the extra mile to make them feel comfortable, safe and cared for.

You will have an understanding and awareness of the differing physical needs of our service users and a genuine interest in their well-being.

You will be provided with guidance and training on how to conduct this role safely

Appropriate personal protection equipment will be provided

What you will be doing

• Transporting people in a BRC vehicle
• Checking the welfare of the person and that they have essential supplies
• Referring the person to other support available if required
• The driver will act as support and a co-worker to the attendant, and undertake moving and assisting people activities.

The skills you need

• A valid police check or willingness to undertake one
• A valid driving licence
• Sensitivity when working with vulnerable people and an interest in their well-being
• An understanding of the differing physical needs of service users

What's in it for you

• The opportunity to support those in need during this crisis

Disclaimer

Please note as this role is community based and involves contact with people those at risk from COVID-19 cannot volunteer for this role. This applies if you are over 70 years old you have underlying health conditions you are a pregnant woman you are an individual who is normally advised to have a flu jab If any of the above applies to you please apply for a role which you can do from your home.

• Voluntary (expenses paid)

• Approximately 4-8 hours per month

• Meetings take place in Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich, or virtually via Video Conference when required

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded, innovative local Charity working alongside people with mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of more than £4m, over 150 staff and 250 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network.

We are seeking to add to the expertise of our experienced, professional Board of Trustees. In particular, we are looking for people with skills and experience in any of the following areas:

• Communications & Marketing 

• Fundraising

• IT/Digital

• Legal knowledge

• Safeguarding 

We recognise the importance of having a diverse and inclusive Board of Trustees, and would therefore particularly welcome applications from the following, currently under-represented, groups:

• People from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds

• People aged under 35

BLG Mind is committed to meeting the reasonable adjustments of disabled people.

BLG Mind always welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental health problems. 

Closing date: 9:00am on Wednesday 24 June 2020 

Likely Interview date: Thursday 2 July 2020

More details, including the Role Description and Person Specification, can be downloaded from our website.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service check

Registered Charity: 1082972

LEEDS CARES

Leeds Cares is the charity of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and the largest provider of specialist regional and national services. The Trust comprises seven hospitals and a dental institute including Leeds General Infirmary, St James University Hospital, Leeds Children’s Hospital and the Leeds Cancer Centre.

On a local, regional, national and international basis, Leeds Cares is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the highest standards of healthcare and patient and family wellbeing, from pioneering and life-saving front-line clinical care to ground breaking and novel research and innovation, supporting the communities it serves to live fulfilling and healthy lives.

The support of our valued donors helps develop new healthcare services, provide cutting edge equipment and specialist staff, support ground-breaking research and innovation and enable health education and training.

With the recent announcement that Leeds Teaching Hospitals will be one of only six trusts nationally to get a share of £2.0 bn to build two hospitals by 2025, now is an exciting time to join the Charity. In support of the major new hospitals capital project, the Charity is set to launch a £30m New Hospital Appeal to further enhance for patients and staff the new build provision and environment that is already planned.

LEEDS CARES BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Leeds Cares has a fully independent Board of Trustees, appointed as Directors of Leeds Cares (Company Number 10492128), incorporated under the Companies Act 2006 as a private company.

The Board of Trustees currently comprises eight Trustees with scope for up to twelve Trustees. The current Chair is Mr Edward Ziff OBE DL Hon DBA who is in his second three-year term as Trustee and Chair of the Charity.

APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES

Leeds Cares is seeking to appoint additional Trustees, from diverse backgrounds and who have an interest and insight into the issues facing health related charities. Trustees will bring a thoughtful and mature contribution to the work of the Charity’s Board of Trustees, and be principled yet innovative. A willingness to be challenging but constructive and with a strong strategic focus but equally an ability to engage with detail are essential for these roles.

We are seeking candidates with a broad range of relevant skills and experience and ideally in one or more of the following areas:

• Marketing, communications and engagement;
• Senior finance including expertise in investments;
• Considerable experience at a very senior management or Trustee level of a large national charity, either a similar large hospital based independent charity or a national health-related charity;
• Clinical and/or research background.

Leeds Cares aims to attract talented people from all backgrounds and values diversity. We particularly encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities or applicants with a disability as these groups are currently under represented in the charity sector.

LGBT Humanists is the LGBT section of Humanists UK, a charity working towards a tolerant world where rational thinking and kindness prevail.  We are looking for volunteers who’d be able to help with events and promotion - including marching with us at Pride events across the country.

The two roles available are Events Coordinator, organising and coordinating events across the country and the role of Secretary ensuring sound administration and governance of LGBT Humanists and it’s activities.