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Would you like to join our Board of Trustees of Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust?
This year we are looking for three people to join our Board of Trustees at our AGM in October 26.
Trustees of the Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust (SRWT) are volunteers who together lead the organisation in the planning, resourcing and delivery of its activities, so that it can achieve its charitable objectives. An enthusiastic, committed and active Board of Trustees, with a good range of knowledge, skills, experience and personal qualities is vital to the healthy and effective running of the organisation.
The Board of Trustees:
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lead the strategic development and planning of the Trust
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develop and adopt appropriate policies
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aim to ensure that the Trust is legally compliant and works to best practice wherever possible
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supports, guides and advises the Trust’s staff and volunteers, especially the CEO and the Executive Team
This year, we are especially keen to hear from people who:
Have expertise, knowledge and experience in one or more of the of the following areas:
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Marketing
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Commercial management, business acumen, profit for purpose experience (with reference to our consultancy)
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Green finance.
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Enterprise development
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Income generation
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Legal experience
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Health, Safety and safeguarding policy and compliance
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Have a good knowledge of communities and/or natural environment in Rotherham
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Can represent more of our diverse community in Sheffield & Rotherham
We are also recruiting for a Trustee to be our Treasurer who will have:
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Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT)
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Ability to analyse proposals and understand financial consequences
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Understanding of financial risk
Skills & Experience
Trustees should demonstrate some or all of the following:
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Passion for nature
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Interest in and enthusiasm for the work of the Wildlife Trust
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Experience of working as part of a decision-making group, board or committee either in a business or voluntary environment
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Experience or knowledge of the legal requirements of a charity
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Local knowledge of the places in which the Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust operates
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Experience of financial management and budgeting in a business or voluntary environment
The following areas of expertise are always welcome on the Board:
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Environmental Law/ Protected species
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Land Management and Conservation
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Community Outreach and Development
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Education & Training, Working with Children and Young People
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Advocacy & Campaigning
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Research: relevant to the work of the Trust
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Fundraising
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Volunteering with FCENS
About Us
Our mission: To support single homeless adults in Waltham Forest towards transforming their lives.
Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter, FCENS, is an independent charity working to serve the needs of the single homeless adults in Waltham Forest. Our vision is that no one should need to be homeless in our borough and everyone has a place to go.
Volunteers contribute to the overall success of FCENS and are vital to the running of our Drop-in service and Night Shelter. We need support from the community to run our projects and make our clients feel welcome.
Come and be part of something special!
The Drop-In provides advice and support weekdays Monday to Wednesday 10 am to 3 pm, Thursday 10 am to 12 pm all year round.
Volunteer Homelessness Support Worker
Volunteer Job Description
Location
Based at our office at the Drop-In and within the local community.
Expenses
Travel expenses reimbursed
Lunch voucher for use in the YMCA canteen provided during each volunteer shift
Full induction, training and ongoing support
Purpose of role
As a Volunteer Homelessness Support Worker, you will provide your volunteering under the direction of our caseworking team, to provide practical support to clients experiencing homelessness. You will assist with carrying out assessments and triaging, identifying support needs and helping clients access appropriate services including housing, health, mental health, welfare benefits and signposting to immigration services.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference while gaining valuable experience within the homelessness and voluntary sector.
Key Responsibilities
You will undertake your volunteering at all times under the direction of our employed caseworking team.
You will not be expected to undertake tasks that you are not confident or competent to do.
Welcome clients in a friendly, respectful and non-judgemental manner.
Use the Trauma-Informed Care approach whilst supporting clients.
Complete client assessments using our assessment tools.
Triaging the assessments.
Identify immediate needs and risks, escalating concerns to staff where appropriate.
Provide information and signposting to appropriate services including:
§ Housing and homelessness services,
§ GP registration and healthcare,
§ Immigration services,
§ Mental health support,
§ Drug and alcohol services,
§ Welfare benefits and financial support,
§ Employment, education and training opportunities.
Support clients to understand and access available services.
Maintain accurate, confidential records using our case management systems.
Work within safeguarding, confidentiality and GDPR policies.
Attend supervision, training and volunteer meetings.
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the role.
Represent the charity professionally at all times.
What We Offer
An opportunity to give something back to the community and to make a positive difference to people’s lives.
A comprehensive induction programme.
Ongoing training and development.
Regular supervision and support.
Experience within the homelessness sector.
Opportunities to develop assessment and support skills.
Reimbursement of travel expenses.
Paid lunch during volunteer shifts.
A supportive and welcoming team environment.
Person Specification
Any experience of the following would be helpful
Previous volunteering or employment within homelessness, housing, social care or the voluntary sector.
Experience supporting vulnerable adults.
Knowledge of housing legislation and homelessness pathways.
Understanding of welfare benefits.
Knowledge of local health and mental health services.
Mental Health First Aid or Safeguarding training (not essential).
Ability to speak other languages (not essential).
Personal Qualities
We are looking for someone who is:
Compassionate and approachable.
Calm under pressure.
Trustworthy and reliable.
Motivated to learn.
Respectful of people from all backgrounds.
Solution-focused and proactive.
Flexible and adaptable.
Training Provided
Successful volunteers will receive training in:
Safeguarding Adults
Trauma-Informed Practice
Professional Boundaries
GDPR and Confidentiality
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Risk Assessment
Homelessness Pathways
Health and Safety
Recruitment Process
The role is subject to:
An interview conducted in a relaxed and supportive way
Two satisfactory references
Enhanced DBS check
Completion of induction and mandatory training
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
London’s charities, community groups and volunteers do extraordinary things every day. At London Plus, we want to help them do even more
We are looking for a new Chair of Trustees to lead our Board. This is an exciting time to join London Plus: we have built strong partnerships across London with both the Voluntary and community sector and key statutory partners, a range of important programmes of work underway and a new strategy in development.
As Chair, you will provide non-executive leadership, support good governance and work closely with the Chief Executive and staff team to help us deliver our mission and increase our impact.
We are looking for someone who can bring strategic insight, experience of leadership and strong relationships to support our Board, Chief Executive and staff team. A commitment to equity and inclusion is essential alongside a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities that face London and the voluntary and community sector.
We actively welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of London’s communities.
Interviews will be held the weeks of 31st August and 7th September
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