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Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Volunteer Assistant to support our organisation's initiatives and community outreach programmes. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about public health, fundraising, and community engagement. As a Volunteer Assistant, you will play a vital role in assisting with various projects, educating the community, and helping to manage social media efforts to promote our mission.
Duties
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Assist in the planning and execution of community outreach events and fundraising activities.
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Support project management tasks by coordinating schedules, resources, and volunteer efforts.
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Educate community members about public health initiatives and available resources.
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Supervise volunteers during events to ensure smooth operations and provide guidance as needed.
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Manage social media accounts by creating engaging content to market our programmes and events.
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Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, record keeping, and maintaining volunteer schedules.
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Collaborate with team members to develop strategies for effective community engagement.
Qualifications
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Previous experience in public health or related fields is advantageous but not mandatory.
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Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and supervise a team of volunteers.
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Excellent project management skills with an organised approach to task completion.
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Proficient in social media management and marketing techniques to enhance outreach efforts.
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Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to educate diverse audiences.
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A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
Join us in making a difference in the community while gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment!
Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Benefits:
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Casual dress
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Discounted or free food
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Employee discount
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Flexitime
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Free or subsidised travel
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Free parking
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Store discount
Work Location: In person
Registered Charity
21 - 50
To be a lifeline for disadvantaged women, children & families, supporting & empowering them to overcome barriers & increase the quality of their life
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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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!
Based right in the heart of the city, Shopmobility is a vital and much loved service for all of our customers. A place where they know they will be listened to, treated with dignity and provided with the best assistance we can offer them, to live their lives independently.
Equal Lives is a user led Disabled People's Organisation and we're really proud of Shopmobility! It's the part of our organisation which is people facing, the part where our staff and volunteers get to represent us and interact with our customers on a daily basis. So, it's vital that we have the right people on hand and that's where you come in!
If you've got a passion to help the Disabled community by empowering them to live the life they deserve, then you're our kind of person. We're looking for those compassionate individuals who want to help others, who are happy to give a few minutes to listen to someone's story, to ask how their day was and to support them in working out the best solutions to suit their needs.
Shopmobility is a scheme that supports people to hire mobility aids during their visit to the city. We're based in Chantry Place (previously Chapelfield Shopping Centre) and we are looking for volunteers to help with all aspects of the day-to-day running of the shop.This is a great opportunity to volunteer, build your skills and meet new people!
Role overview:
As is typical of working with the community, no one day is the same. As such, the role may include, but is not limited to:
- Opening the site ready for business and helping to prepare the shop
- Closing the shop at the end of the day
- Greeting customers and acting as a friendly, supportive and welcoming face
- Supporting customers to work out what they need, and to hire the equipmen
- Keeping the site looking presentable and welcoming
- Handling cash and taking card payments
- Supporting people to sign up as Shopmobility members and to join Equal Lives as members
- Responding to queries on social media, email and telephone
- Taking future bookings for the equipment
- Cleaning and maintenance of vehicles when they’re returned
- Marketing and promoting the shop
- Some other occasional ad hoc tasks as required such as signposting to our other services or other organisations
We’ll give you:
- Comprehensive training, including Customer Service, GDPR, Safeguarding and Data Protection
- The opportunity to choose your days and hours (within our opening times of Tuesday to Friday)
- An accessible city centre location
- A variety of activities to challenge you and develop your skills
- The opportunity to take on additional responsibilities as you gain experience
- Specific tasks focusing on the skills you want to gain
- A friendly and supportive team of staff and volunteers
- A mapped out plan of personal development to help you evidence your professional progression
You will be doing really important work with this role, supporting those with mobility issues access the City to lead more independent lives. This opportunity gives you a fantastic chance to learn and develop great transferable skills.
If you are looking for a volunteer role which gives you the chance to make a real difference to people's lives, this role could be for you.
Volunteering Arrangements
The site will follow the COVID19 safety guidelines and volunteers will be reimbursed reasonable expenses incurred whilst supporting us.
All volunteers are required to undertake our core training programme. This covers basic safeguarding and other key features, such as data protection.
New volunteers will have an opportunity to ‘shadow’ experienced volunteers and members of staff
Potentially, depending on the candidate, there may be additional opportunities to participate in a variety of accredited training courses. Please ask a manager for further details.
Volunteers are required to adhere to the organisation’s policies and practice guidelines.
Reasonable expenses, including travel whilst undertaking this role will be reimbursed. This includes mileage (currently £0.45 p/mile) and parking costs.
Person specification
- Honesty
- An ability to be empathic, whilst maintaining professional boundaries
- Reliability, and only committing to a level of volunteering which is realistic
- Good interpersonal skills
- The ability to be non-judgemental
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent listening skills
- Commitment to attend training courses and team meetings
- Ability to follow organisational policies and procedures including safeguarding, data protection and health and safety
- Dedicated to the empowerment of Disabled people
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We strive to remove disabling barriers, empowering Disabled people to have choice and control in their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Inclusive Boards is delighted to support University of Birmingham Guild of Students in their search for their next Chair of Trustees.
The Guild of Students plays a key and pivotal role in the student experience at Birmingham, offering a range of services and activities which not only help to attract students to the University, but which also contribute to a vibrant student experience, as well as supporting the wider sense of community and belonging.
The breadth of the Guild’s service and activity portfolio is comparable with other large students’ unions in the Russell Group and as an organisation the Guild is well regarded within the sector. As leaders in the field, the Guild has paved the way in key areas such as representation, student groups and societies, social opportunities, events and activities.
About the Chair opportunity
This is a brilliant opportunity to join an award-winning, multifaceted, and complex charity as our next Chair of Trustees. The Trustee Board is collectively responsible for overseeing the affairs of the Guild and ensuring that the Guild works for and with its membership in all that it does. The Chair’s role is to steward this at the highest level. They act as a role model for the Board, maintaining the highest standards of good governance, with a focus on strategy, risk, and long-term sustainability.
They must ensure a culture of inclusion, trust, and openness where all Trustees contribute their views and expertise, and champion student democracy. The Chair will work closely with the President and Chief Executive Officer, supporting them to achieve the aims and objectives of the Guild’s strategy and vision, and ensure the Guild meets the needs of its diverse student membership.
We are in the final year of the Guild’s 2022-27 strategy (aligned to the University’s priorities under its strategic framework, ‘Birmingham 2030’), making this a formative time as we look beyond 2027, in a challenging time for the Higher Education sector. We are seeking skilled leadership to continue to support us to deliver excellence and are, therefore, looking for an experienced non-executive, with demonstrable experience of supporting organisations at Board level.
The Guild values applications from a wide range of backgrounds that are reflective of the full diversity of Birmingham’s community, in particular from Black, Asian, and minoritised ethnicities as we seek to continually enhance diversity within our governance structures.
We would encourage candidates with current or previous experience in charities or the public sector, with experience of chairing meetings and of non-executive leadership, to apply. A connection to the Guild or University and/or to the West Midlands area is also beneficial, but not essential. Full details are outlined in the role description and person specification.
