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Oxford Friends of the Earth is looking for a new Coordinator. We are a voluntary group with 1800+ supporters and focus on climate action, nature and climate solutions, clean rivers, air pollution, and transport. We run events, lobby MPs and councillors, produce reports and we have strong partnerships across Oxfordshire and with national bodies. We have existed since the 1970s and meet as a group monthly in central Oxford.We are part of the Friends of the Earth global network, working to protect and improve our environment locally and nationally.
Our current Coordinator is taking a break: we’d like to find someone who can commit to offering a few hours most weeks and attending our monthly meetings.
This involves:
· Setting up meetings and managing our monthly mailing
· Working with our Campaigns Officer to develop our campaigns
· Working with our social media officer to develop our engagement
· Working with other volunteers on specific campaigns / projects
· Exploring opportunities for us to gain support
· Maintaining our supporter database and being a point of contact for people interested to know more about the group
· Managing and developing our website
· Supporting event planning and management
The post would suit anyone seeking to develop their organisational skills for a career in voluntary and environmental sectors. We can offer on-the-job and formal training and support for people wishing to get involved, and can pay travel and related expenses.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Oxford Friends of the Earth works to protect and improve our environment local and nationally. We are part of the Friends of the Earth global network.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking several volunteers fior administrative support committed Trustees across this dynamic Trust's activities in creating historical town maps and atlases. Roles include managing online meetings, contributing to operations including sales, events, marketing, basic book keeping and all other ways of being useful to the growing needs of the Trust.
We are on an ambitious path to increase the rate of publication, develop a strong educational outreach platform, and embed our maps in the communities of the towns we publish. Trustees are mainly senior academics and others committed to education and urban history and all have a passion for cartography. We currently have no employees
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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OPERATIONAL SUPPORT VOLUNTEER
First Aid Services Operations deploy hundreds of volunteers and employees every week on community and
commercial events, to make sure first aid is available in our local communities, as and when it is needed.
Operational Support is a flexible role which will work with, and proactively provide support to, various teams
to ensure volunteers always have a positive experience. This could range from carrying out practical tasks
which positively impact our people’s welfare on events, to be a friendly face welcoming new volunteers to
selection events, or existing volunteers to their Clinical Competency Assessments, or even helping Units to
increase their presence in the community.
Expected time commitment: Task specific
Line managed by: Unit Manager or Fellowship Branch Coordinator
Work with and support: Event Manager or District New Volunteer Lead or District Training Lead or
Unit Manager or Fellowship
WHAT YOU WOULD BE INVOLVED IN (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES)
- On first aid events, work with Event Managers, Treatment Centre Managers, Event Communications teams and Logistics teams, to support the welfare of adult volunteers and employees by taking proactive action. This can include making sure people are taking sufficient breaks, drinking plenty of water, eating appropriately and supporting one another. Other tasks could include helping make and serve refreshments, regularly checking to see if everyone is ok and signposting to support available through My Wellbeing, where necessary.
- Support Training and Recruitment teams on selection events, welcome events, training events and Clinical Competency Assessments, to ensure they run smoothly and are a positive experience. This can include welcoming and signing in attendees, collating and processing relevant paperwork, inputting outcomes on computer programmes, providing refreshments and invigilating written assessments.
- Assist Unit Managers to increase their Unit’s presence in the local community by promoting recruitment opportunities, supporting the fundraising lead and building relationships with local organisations to raise awareness of first aid.
- Perform any other administrative and support duties commensurate with these responsibilities to keep the organisation running smoothly.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR (PERSON SPECIFICATION)
- Approachable, friendly and able to communicate effectively with a variety of people Required
- Proactive approach to providing practical support to various teams Required
- Passionate about ensuring volunteers always have a positive experience Required
- Basic computer literacy Required
- Willingness to be adaptable, flexible and to travel as needed Desirable
- Basic awareness of first aid if attending events Desirable
WHAT YOU WILL GET FROM THIS ROLE
- Pride from playing a key part in enabling us to care for the community.
- Personal satisfaction from seeing the positive impact your efforts make.
- Opportunities to meet and build relationships with new people/
- Ongoing support and guidance.
Advantageous to be a driver and willing to train as an SJA basic plus driver.
The closing date for this advert is 30/04/2026
Interview Date, time and location to be advised
Training Date, time and location to be advised
