International development volunteer roles
The Organisation
Applied Microbiology International (AMI) unites the global microbiology community, breaking down borders and bridging disciplines. It empowers researchers and professionals, fostering collaboration that drives real-world scientific impact. Through strategic funding, inclusive events, and championing diverse voices, AMI addresses the sustainable development goals most aligned with its mission.
AMI promotes knowledge and innovation through its industry-leading magazine, The Microbiologist, and three internationally acclaimed journals in partnership with Oxford University Press. The organisation supports early careers, celebrates excellence with prestigious awards, and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration worldwide.
By amplifying the voices of applied microbiologists, AMI shapes evidence-based policy, inspires the next generation, and acts as a catalyst for scientific discovery, turning knowledge into solutions that benefit society.
The Role
AMI is seeking a Lay Trustee to join its modern, forward-thinking Board.
The Board meets at least three times per year via Teams, with scheduling accommodating trustees globally. One annual face-to-face meeting is held in the UK.
Trustees play a vital role in guiding and strengthening AMI. They provide support and advice on the organisation’s purpose, vision, goals, and activities, while overseeing high-level strategies, policies, and financial plans. Trustees help identify and manage key risks, review financial statements, and support the Chief Executive in delivering AMI’s mission. They contribute their expertise and networks to promote AMI’s reputation, actively engage in committees or advisory groups, and champion membership growth. Acting independently, legally, and in good faith, Trustees prioritise AMI’s interests and stay informed about its operating environment.
Key responsibilities include:
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Approving strategies, policies, budgets, and monitoring progress
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Ensuring effective risk management and financial oversight
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Supporting and challenging leadership while contributing expertise
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Promoting AMI’s aims, reputation, and membership growth
In addition, the Lay Trustee will:
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Advise on the development of a new commercial strategy aligned with AMI’s mission to drive revenue growth and diversify income streams
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Provide guidance on sales, market dynamics, customer segments, business development, product/service commercialisation, new product development, and commercial partnerships
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Serve on the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (5 meetings per year, held remotely)
The Person
AMI is seeking individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset, fresh perspectives, and energy to contribute to a dynamic organisation with global reach. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping AMI’s future, including contributing to a major strategic review planned for 2026.
Candidates do not need to be UK-based but must share and actively support AMI’s values and be motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through good governance and strategic leadership.
Essential experience and qualities:
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Background in business or commercial development, ideally within the STEM sector
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Proven track record of senior commercial leadership in STEM
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Strong integrity and personal credibilityMicrobiology expertise is not required.
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Global experience and mindset, open to cross-border collaboration
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Commitment to AMI’s mission, strategic objectives, and values
AMI is committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are welcomed regardless of age, ethnicity, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, social background, or disability. Reasonable adjustments will be supported wherever possible.
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Join the International Humanity Foundation (IHF) - Interview Management Team!
Help Shape Our Humanitarian Team! Join the IHF Interview Management Team
Are you organized, empathetic, and passionate about connecting people with meaningful roles? Join the International Humanity Foundation (IHF) as a member of our remote *Interview Management Team*. Play a critical role in recruiting volunteers who are eager to make a difference in the world.
What You’ll Do:
- Coordinate Interviews: Oversee and conduct interviews with potential volunteers, guiding them through our application process and creating a welcoming experience.
- Promote IHF’s Mission: Clearly communicate IHF’s values and mission, ensuring that volunteers understand the importance of their role.
- Match Talents with Needs: Work closely with other teams to ensure that volunteers are placed in roles that align with their skills and interests.
Why Join IHF?
- Impactful Recruitment: You’ll be helping us find passionate individuals who will carry out important humanitarian work.
- Skill Development: Gain experience in human resources, recruitment, and cross-cultural communication.
- Work Remotely: Enjoy the flexibility to make an impact from wherever you are.
Requirements:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in recruitment, interview management, or HR is beneficial.
- A positive attitude and a commitment to IHF’s mission to help communities worldwide.
Be a Part of Our Mission– Join IHF’s Interview Management Team and help us build a community of dedicated volunteers committed to making a difference.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Profile
This is a 6 weeks fixed duration position. As a volunteer you will support the NIAS Charity shop team in day to day activities. The role will require you to be fit, proactive, have good customer services skills and be committed to NIAS values (Doing Good the Right Way) and standards set by the NIAS charity shops.
Main responsibilities
The role of a NIAS charity shop volunteer is varied and covers a variety of responsibilities. The following list highlights some of the main tasks you will need to carry out day to day. These responsibilities can change depending on the needs of the shop so you will need to be adaptable in your approach to managing different tasks.
- Customer service
- Communicating the NIAS mission and charity objectives to customers who enquire
-Accepting, sorting and pricing donations of furniture, clothing and bric-a-brac
-Shop merchandising
-Researching unusual or high value items
-Operating the till
-Keep a record of donations and working with delivery team to coordinate delivery and collections
-Helping with collections/deliveries/maintenance
-Accepting phone calls and emails from donors
-Ensuring the shop is kept tidy and clean at all times
Benefits for you
Volunteers provide vital support to our shops and the overall mission of NIAS. Whether you are looking to gain some experience or just want to enjoy your time working in a friendly environment we will support you to ensure your time as a volunteer is fun, rewarding and worthwhile.
We offer
-Fun and friendly working environment
-Chance to gain some new skills in retail
-Support a charitable cause helping children in poverty gain access to better education
-Work a part of a team of like-minded people.
Who is NIAS
We champion our cause that research, policy and practice ought to be coordinated to produce real benefits for the poor in society. We do this by offering a platform for change-makers from all works of life to get involved in solving some of the most pressing challenges of our time in the areas of; poverty reduction, human rights, climate change and governance in Africa, through research and practical actions.
Hybrid working option available to suitably experienced candidate(s).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Request For Quote (RFQ)
ActionAid Communications in Humanitarian Emergencies Review
Request For Quote (RFQ)-Humanitarian Emergencies Review
Date of issue: 12 December 2025
RFQ reference number: [AAUK COMMS001]
Closing date for submissions: 23rd January 2026
1. Background
ActionAid’s Red and Orange Alert protocols are designed to guide communications in humanitarian emergencies, ensuring timely, accurate, and coordinated outputs across the global federation. These protocols play a critical role in mobilising public attention, fundraising, and shaping narratives. However, questions have emerged around efficiency, resourcing, wellbeing, integration with wider organisational work, and alignment with ActionAid UK’s 2025–2028 strategy and ActionAid’s international strategic framework (SIF 3).
This review will assess the current Red and Orange Alert communications protocols, identify strengths, challenges and key successes, and recommend revisions to strengthen their effectiveness, sustainability, and alignment with organisational priorities.
2. Objectives
- Review the existing Red and Orange Alert communications protocols to assess their relevance, effectiveness, and unintended consequences.
- Make recommendations for a revised protocol, including clearer structures for delegated authority, risk/crisis communications, staff wellbeing, and integration with wider organisational priorities.
3. Scope of work
ActionAid is looking for a qualified consultant or company to undertake a review of ActionAid’s communications work in humanitarian emergencies
The review will:
- Use our existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as a starting point.
- Examine how ActionAid's existing “Red and Orange” Alert protocols function in practice across ActionAid UK and the Global Secretariat.
- Assess the resources required to activate alerts, including staff time, budget, and outputs, and analyse the value generated for the organisation particularly against ActionAid UK’s new strategy and SIF 3.
- Explore the unintended consequences of the protocols, including:
- Impact on staff wellbeing and risk of burnout.
- The extent to which Red Alerts are siloed or disconnected from other organisational priorities.
- Investigate gaps in managing reputational risk during highly volatile and politicised humanitarian crises
- Who is responsible for risk and how is authority currently delegated
- What processes currently exist.
- What risks does AAUK face, internally and externally
- Recommendations for a clear and sustainable reputational risk framework
4. Methodology
The review team will:
- Gain an understanding of AA's wider organisational work, to ensure the reviews alignment with ActionAid UK’s 2025–2028 strategy and ActionAid’s international strategic framework (SIF 3).
- Conduct document analysis of the existing MOU, alert protocols, and sample case studies of recent alerts.
- Carry out interviews or focus groups with key stakeholders, including:
- ActionAid UK Red Alert staff.
- Global Secretariat Orange Alert staff.
- Fundraising colleagues.
- Other relevant ActionAid staff who engage in emergency communications.
- Collect and analyse data on staff time, budget allocations, outputs, and outcomes linked to past alerts.
- Synthesize findings into a diagnostic report with recommendations.
5. Deliverables
- Inception Note
- Desk research and interviews
- Draft review report
- Presentation of findings
6. Governance & Management
- The review will be commissioned by ActionAid UK and coordinated with the Global Secretariat.
- Oversight will be provided by the Co-CEOs office.
- The review team will report regularly to the commissioning manager at ActionAid UK.
7. Timeline
The review is expected to run over a period of 14 weeks starting on as soon as possible, although there is some flexibility on the timetable. A detailed timeline will be agreed during inception.
5. Required skills and experience
The applicants should demonstrate the following:
Essential
- Track record in communications for humanitarian and emergency contexts within international NGOs
- Experience in designing and conducting evaluations, reviews, with a focus on communications, advocacy, and fundraising impact.
- Analytical and synthesis skills – able to combine qualitative and quantitative data into clear, evidence-based findings and actionable recommendations
- Demonstrated ability to apply decolonial, feminist, intersectional, and anti-racist approaches in research and evaluation.
- Project management skills, political and cultural sensitivity, with experience working on communications in sensitive or high-risk contexts (e.g. conflict zones).
- Facilitation and interviewing skills, with diverse range of stakeholders across geographies and functions, and to handle sensitive feedback (e.g. on leadership, team well-being).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to produce high-quality, concise reports,
- Independent, objective, and credible
Desirable
- Knowledge of ActionAid’s work, organisational structure, and values.
6. Proposal requirements
Interested parties should submit:
Technical Proposal (max 10 pages), demonstrating:
- Understanding of the assignment
- Proposed delivery plan.
- Relevant experience / team composition
Financial Proposal, including:
- Daily rates and total consultancy cost (inclusive of all taxes and expenses).
- Breakdown by deliverable and cost
Annexes, including:
- CVs of key personnel.
- Examples of previous work (Organisational humanitarian communications frameworks).
- At least 2 references
7. Submission Process
Proposals should be submitted via email. Please press the apply button and you will be re-directed to further information
Subject Line: RFP – AAUK Organisational Humanitarian Communications Consultancy – [Your Organisation Name]
Request For Quote (RFQ)-Humanitarian Emergencies Review
Deadline for submission:06 February 2026
8. Evaluation Criteria
- Proposals will be assessed based on the following:
- Technical understanding & methodology
- Relevant experience & qualifications
- Cost-effectiveness
- Quality of previous work
- References
9. Terms and Conditions
- All intellectual property and reports developed during this consultancy will remain the property of AAUK
- Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview or presentation.
Media Division online
Are you involved with Media? Would you like to make a positive impact doing what you love and
enjoy? IHF needs your expertise in graphics and social media to volunteer your time working
from the comfort of your home.
Volunteers from across the Globe are invited to join our MEDIA team as At Home members or
as part of our Global Leadership Development program. Whether an hour a month or an hour a
day, whether experienced or new; your help is needed. Meet many people from diverse cultures
and socio- economic backgrounds globally, while helping children seeking a brighter future.
The International Humanity Foundation(IHF) is seeking experts and those who want to learn.
Ages 18-95.
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About IHF
The International Humanity Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to educating and empowering underserved children in Kenya, Indonesia, and Thailand. We believe in transparency, equal opportunity, and self-sufficiency.
Role Summary
We’re seeking experienced Fundraising Volunteers (remote) with a proven track record—at least 3 years of successful fundraising or grant writing. Your efforts will directly support our global programs and mission.
Responsibilities
Identify and pursue fundraising/grant opportunities
Craft compelling proposals and campaigns
Engage donors and support long-term funding strategies
Work with and lead our fundraising team
Coordinating our At Home volunteers and Global Leadership Development candidates
Requirements
3+ years fundraising experience
Proven fundraising success
Strong writing and communication skills
Self-motivated, reliable, and results-driven
What You Gain
Strategic involvement in meaningful NGO initiatives
Opportunity to expand your global portfolio and build international credibility
Access to leadership roles and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization
A platform to make measurable, lasting impact in the lives of children and communities
Reports To:
Global Outreach Coordinator
Director of Fundraising Initiatives
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Hay Festival Foundation Ltd. (HFF) is an internationally recognised charity, founded in Hay-on-Wye in Wales 38 years ago, operating in the UK and abroad. As a charity, we have a commitment to literature, culture, arts, and ideas, expanding, sharing, and contributing to the development of the arts, creativity, talent and skills through our activities (festivals, education, fundraising and trading). We are seeking a dynamic trustee with expertise to join the Board.
Hay Festival editions take place in Wales, UK and internationally, currently in Mexico, Peru, Colombia, USA, Africa, Ukraine and Europe.
We are seeking a trustees with skills in the following areas:
• International experience within cultural or creative sectors
• Digital production and media expertise
• Fund development and high-net-worth access
• Capital project and infrastructure development
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Come and be a part of something extraordinary and support the team in delivering the Street Child Sierra Leone Marathon & Cycle Challenge (SLM)
SLM has long since established itself as an incredible event that showcases the work of Street Child, enabling participants to explore the wonderful country of Sierra Leone and make a positive impact all whilst taking on a challenge.
We are seeking someone with an interest in running/cycling/adventure and ideally experience in International Development to come and join our project. Whether you have just finished studying at university or are taking a career break and looking for a challenge, this is your chance to make a unique contribution to an internationally recognised NGO.
Location: Makeni, Sierra Leone
Dates: September – October 2026 (1-2 months)
Key tasks you will be involved in are:
- Support the SLM team with stakeholder meetings
- Support the SLM team with race day plans, recruitment & procurement
- Arrange all in-country transport including buses, shuttles and 4x4’s
- Manage all necessary hotel/guesthouse reservations
- Liaise with Street Child of Sierra Leone staff to organise programme visits
- Recruit race day sponsors and participants
To be a great fit for this position you will be a highly self-motivated and pro-active individual, with excellent organisational skills. We are ideally looking for someone with experience in logistics and event coordination, but are open to alternative, relevant experience.
Key skills:
Ability to work quickly and effectively in an unfamiliar environment, forming strong relationships with our local team
Ability to be flexible and work outside your specific duties when needed; have fun and laugh along with a sometimes unpredictable environment!
An interest in marathons and/or endurance events (whether personal or professional)
Terms
Successful applicants will be living primarily in the Street Child compound in Makeni, Sierra Leone, with basic conditions. You will be expected to travel independently around Sierra Leone, and will spend time either in Street Child accommodation or local guesthouses.
Included:
- Return flights
- Accommodation (Street Child Compound, Makeni)
- Phone credit allowance
- Wi-Fi access
- Visa
- Airport Security Tax
- Airport transfers (Lungi International Airport to Makeni – return)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Charity Right
Charity Right is an international food charity - Registered Charity No. 1163944 in England & Wales
The Objects of the Charity are
- To relieve poverty worldwide by
- Providing food supplies, items, grants and services to individuals in need and other groups or organisations that are working to prevent and relieve hunger and poverty
- Providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient
- Undertaking and supporting research into factors that contribute to poverty and the most appropriate ways to mitigate these
- The provision of grants to enable young people to participate in healthy recreational activities that they could not otherwise afford
- The relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural or other kinds of disaster in the form of money (or other means deemed suitable) for persons, bodies, organisations and/or countries affected.
Our work centres on breaking the cycle of poverty through sustainable school meals programmes. We currently provide daily school meals in displaced communities affected by extreme food insecurity. Our programme has helped save thousands of young peoples’ lives by freeing them to get an education, develop new skills into adulthood and lift themselves out of poverty.
With millions still going hungry worldwide, our vital work is needed now more than ever. We are at an exciting stage of growth and seek a trustee who can help us deepen our impact, strengthen our strategic direction, and ensure our programmes continue to transform lives for decades to come.
Our Commitment to Diverse Leadership
We strongly encourage applications from women and younger Muslim professionals who can bring fresh perspectives, sectoral expertise, and a long-term strategic vision to our board. We recognise that diverse leadership strengthens our governance, deepens our understanding of the communities we serve, and ensures our programmes remain relevant and impactful.
Age, gender and background diversity is not just important to us in principle, but it is essential to fulfilling our mission effectively. We actively seek to build a board that reflects the breadth of our supporter base and the communities we serve.
About the Role
We are seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our board of trustees. Our mission is to provide school meals to children in developing countries, with the goal of reducing hunger and improving educational outcomes.
As a trustee, you will work collaboratively with fellow trustees to provide strategic guidance and oversight to the charity. You will help ensure our activities align with our mission and values. The trustee will work closely with other members of the board and staff to develop and implement plans and policies that support the charity's objectives and maximise the positive impact of its work.
Key responsibilities
- Serve as a member of the board of trustees, providing governance and oversight to the organisation
- Uphold Charity Commission and legal responsibilities as a trustee and company director
- Collaborate with fellow trustees and staff to develop and implement strategies, plans and policies that support the charity's objectives and values
- Champion the charity to external stakeholders and partners
- Attend and actively participate in board meetings and events
- Ensure robust compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Act as an ambassador for the organisation, using your network to advance our mission
Person Specification
- Genuine passion for international development and our mission to end child hunger
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: [AK1] finance, programmes, marketing, fundraising, technology, and operations
- Strong analytical, strategic and critical thinking skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to contribute constructively to board discussions
- Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team
- Willingness to dedicate time and energy to the charity’s success
- Strong understanding of governance and regulatory requirements for charitable organisations, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and commitment to collective decision-making
- Demonstrates highest standards of personal integrity, honesty and ethical behaviour, avoiding conflicts of interest and prioritizing the charity's mission
- Engages respectfully and collaboratively with board members, staff and stakeholders, fostering an inclusive environment and modelling the charity's values
- Understanding of the cultural and economic contexts of the countries where the charity operates is a plus.
Organisation Structure
The board of trustees provides strategic oversight and governance to the Executive team, who manage day to day operations. Trustees work collaboratively with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team, offering guidance while respecting operational independence
Commitment
Trustees are expected to attend all board meetings which are scheduled to accommodate trustee’s availability. Most meetings are done via video conferencing, and on occasion we meet in person at a suitable location. Individual commitments are agreed between each trustee and the Chair of the board.
Commitment
- Board meeting – quarterly
- 2-hour meetings with reports to read one week in advance
- Telephone meetings – as required
- 30-minute conference calls occasionally required in between board meetings
- Staff away day – once yearly
- A day of in-person workshops, planning and Q&A with staff
- Events – as required
- Occasional participation in promotional events – usually early evening
- Project groups – as required
- Occasional working alongside staff to complete projects – as fits expertise and diaries
Application Process
If you would like to formally apply for the role, please include a letter of application along with your current CV.
In your letter, please outline:
- Your motivation for applying and connection to our mission
- Your relevant experience, expertise, or perspective that you would bring to the board
- What you hope to contribute to Charity Right and gain from the trusteeship
- Your commitment to championing diversity and inclusive leadership
- Declaration of any potential conflicts of interest
We are happy to discuss the role in more detail and answer any questions you may have about the board service.
Charity Right is an equal opportunities organisation. We are committed to building a diverse board and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in charity governance.
We are on a mission to end child hunger - one school meal at a time. Hunger doesn’t just mean an empty stomach. It keeps children out of school.
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We are looking for new, UK-based members of our Board of Trustees who share our vision and values to support us in these achievements, meet identified skills gaps and broaden strategic perspectives.
The main responsibility of the Board is to govern, rather than manage, Save the Rhino International on a day-to-day basis. The three main areas of responsibility are:
- Approve and oversee progress against the organisational strategy
- Monitor organisational and executive performance
- Ensure appropriate stewardship of financial resources
What are we looking for?
People with significant experience in one or more of these areas:
- Human Resources, particularly implementing policies and procedures and with an interest in organisational development and culture
- Communications, with a background in PR, press, advocacy or media campaigns and / or paid digital marketing and influencer management
- Fundraising, with experience in securing and stewarding high-value partnerships and / or green finance and impact investment
- Biodiversity conservation, skilled in developing strategies, implementing projects, measuring impact and making informed resource allocation decisions, particularly in rhino range states
Person Specification
- Commitment to Save the Rhino’s vision, mission and values
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Visionary and strategic with strong critical and analytical thinking
- Strong networker across a range of stakeholders in their field
- Based predominantly in the UK
- Must be eligible to serve as a Trustee under charity legislation (England and Wales)
Save the Rhino embraces diverse talent welcoming people with different beliefs, backgrounds and ways of working. We welcome Board members from rhino range states and from a diversity of backgrounds to bring a wider range of perspectives and inform decision making.
We are committed to making our Trustee roles accessible and inclusive, and will work with applicants to provide any adjustments or support they may need. Whatever your background, and however you identify, you’ll be welcome here.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Trustee Opportunity – Finance
International China Concern UK (ICC UK)
About Us
International China Concern (ICC) is a Christian development organisation dedicated to changing lives for children with disabilities in China.
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Mission: To ensure every child with a disability in China is embraced by love, fueled by hope, and empowered with life-changing opportunities.
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Vision: All children with a disability living fulfilling lives in a welcoming society that accepts and respects them.
As China continues to evolve economically and socially, ICC is keeping pace to meet today’s needs and anticipate tomorrow’s opportunities. We envision a future serving tens of thousands of children with disabilities and their families, while overcoming prejudice in the communities in which they live.
The Role
We are seeking two Trustees with strong financial management experience to join our Board and serve on our Finance Sub-Committee.
Commitment:
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4–5 trustee meetings per year (2 in person, 2–3 online)
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Additional Finance Sub-Committee meetings (online and/or in person)
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide financial oversight and governance to ensure ICC UK’s sustainability, compliance and financial stability.
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Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the charity’s funds are invested properly.
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Contribute to strategic decision-making and risk management
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Support the Finance Sub-Committee in managing investments, reviewing budgets, reserves, financial reports, and policies
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Champion ICC’s mission and vision, acting as an ambassador for our work
What We’re Looking For
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Proven experience in financial management or accounting or auditing
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Understanding of charity finance and trustee responsibilities
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Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate complex financial information clearly
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Commitment to ICC’s mission and values
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Committed Christian, able to provide a church reference
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We welcome a diverse board of trustees, including people from across the UK, ages, ethnic groups.
Why Join Us?
By becoming a trustee, you will play a vital role in ensuring that children with disabilities in China not only survive but thrive. Your expertise will help ICC UK steward resources wisely, expand our impact, and build a more inclusive future. We offer a supported induction, training and mentoring as required.
For more information about the role of a trustee, see this information from the Charity Commission: www(dot)gov(dot)uk/government/publications/the-essential-trustee-what-you-need-to-know-cc3
How to Apply
If you are passionate about using your financial expertise to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a 1-page cover letter outlining why you are suitable for the role and detailing your faith journey
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Our Mission is to ensure every child with a disability in China is embraced by love, fueled by hope, and empowered with life-changing opportunities.

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Fair Trade Wales is looking for a Chair who can use their skills to guide our strategic direction, lead our Board, support employees and champion Fair Trade in Wales.
Our mission is to drive a thriving and inclusive Fair Trade movement in Wales by developing communities, shaping policy, and creating global connections that support ethical and sustainable trade. We have an ambitious new strategy for 2025-2028 including our plans to grow - beginning with our current transition from a not-for-profit organisation to a registered charity.
If you care about justice and global equality, and want to support the growth of the Fair Trade movement, this role lets you shape Fair Trade Wales’ direction and strengthen connections across Wales and beyond. Join us for our next chapter.
Fair Trade Wales is a company, limited by guarantee with not for profit status, and currently applying for charitable status. We work as part of the Hub Cymru Africa (HCA) partnership. Hub Cymru Africa is currently funded by the Welsh Government’s Wales and Africa programme.
Details
- Closing Date: 24 February 2026
- Interviews: 4/5 March 2026
- Time commitment: approx ½ day a month
- Approximately four Board meetings per year
- Regular 1-2-1s with Head of Fair Trade Wales
- Reward: Voluntary role with reasonable expenses and training covered
- Term: 3 years (with a possibility of further terms)
- Location: Online with one in person away day per year
Role Description
The role of the Chair leads the Board, ensuring its effectiveness in setting the organisation’s culture and direction, and maintaining high standards of governance. The Chair also manages the Head of the staff team to deliver the strategy, workplans and objectives. The Chair of the Board shares the same legal responsibilities as other members of the Board.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Board in setting and promoting the strategic direction of Fair Trade Wales, ensuring good governance and holding staff to account.
- Chair Board meetings (approx 4 per year), ensuring the Board functions effectively, meetings are led inclusively, and the Board carries out its duties.
- Line manage the Head of Fair Trade Wales including setting objectives, and regular one to one meetings to support and monitor progress.
- Ensures that the Board reviews its structure, effectiveness, delegations and key policies, and implements agreed changes as necessary.
- Represent Fair Trade Wales to decision-makers, partner organisations and the public, acting as an ambassador.
Key relationships
- Other Fair Trade Wales Board members
- Head of Fair Trade Wales and other staff members
- Hub Cymru Africa partnership Chair and Head
- Current and potential funders and partners
Person Specification
Essential
- Commitment to Fair Trade principles and global responsibility
- Understanding of the voluntary sector and current issues affecting it
- Ability to foster and promote a collaborative environment
- Ability to motivate staff and Board members
- Experience of chairing or facilitating
- Ability to listen, engage effectively and build relationships
- Understanding the differences between strategic and operational leadership
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Experience of working with or as part of a Board or other type of strategic leadership
- Understanding of the resource constraints of a small organisation
- Awareness of charity/not-for-profit governance
- A broad understanding of charity finance and funding
- Experience of working with Government, the Senedd and civil society in Wales
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Mae Cymru Masnach Deg yn chwilio am Gadeirydd sydd yn gallu defnyddio eu sgiliau i arwain ein cyfeiriad strategol, arwain ein Bwrdd, cefnogi staff, a hyrwyddo Masnach Deg yng Nghymru.
Ein cenhadaeth ydy ysgogi mudiad Masnach Deg llwyddiannus a chynhwysol yng Nghymru, trwy ddatblygu cymunedau, siapio polisi, a chreu cysylltiadau byd-eang sy'n cefnogi masnach foesegol a chynaliadwy. Mae gennym strategaeth newydd uchelgeisiol ar gyfer 2025-2028, sy'n cynnwys ein cynlluniau i dyfu – sydd yn dechrau gyda'n cyfnod presennol o drawsnewid o fod yn sefydliad nid-er-elw i fod yn elusen gofrestredig.
Os oes ots gennych chi am gyfiawnder a chydraddoldeb byd-eang, ac eisiau cefnogi twf y mudiad Masnach Deg, mae'r rôl hon yn caniatáu i chi siapio cyfeiriad Cymru Masnach Deg a chryfhau cysylltiadau ar draws Cymru ac ymhellach. Dewch i ymuno â ni ar gyfer ein pennod nesaf.
Mae Cymru Masnach Deg wedi'i sefydlu fel cwmni, wedi'i gyfyngu drwy warant gyda statws nid-er-elw., sydd ar hyn o bryd, yn gwneud cais am statws elusennol. Rydym yn gweithio fel rhan o bartneriaeth Hub Cymru Africa (HCA). Ar hyn o bryd, mae Hub Cymru Africa yn cael ei ariannu gan raglen Cymru ac Affrica Llywodraeth Cymru.
Manylion
- Dyddiad Cau: 24 Chwefror 2026.
- Cyfweliadau: 4/5 Mawrth 2026
- Ymrwymiad amser: tua ½ diwrnod y mis
- Tua phedwar cyfarfod Bwrdd y flwyddyn
- Cyfarfodydd wyneb yn wyneb rheolaidd gyda Phennaeth Cymru Masnach Deg
- Gwobr: Rôl wirfoddol gyda threuliau rhesymol a hyfforddiant yn cael eu talu
- Tymor: 3 blynedd (gyda phosibiliad o ragor o dermau)
- Lleoliad: Ar-lein gydag un diwrnod i ffwrdd mewn person y flwyddyn
Disgrifiad o'r Rôl
Mae rôl y Cadeirydd yn cynnwys arwain y Bwrdd, sicrhau ei fod yn effeithiol o ran gosod diwylliant a chyfeiriad y sefydliad, a chynnal safonau uchel o lywodraethiant. Mae'r Cadeirydd hefyd yn rheoli Pennaeth y tîm staff i gyflawni'r strategaeth, cynlluniau gwaith a'r amcanion. Mae Cadeirydd y Bwrdd yn rhannu'r un cyfrifoldebau cyfreithiol ag aelodau eraill y Bwrdd.
Cyfrifoldebau
- Arwain y Bwrdd i osod a hyrwyddo cyfeiriad strategol Cymru Masnach Deg, a sicrhau bod y Bwrdd yn cael ei lywodraethu'n dda, a dwyn staff i gyfrif.
- Cadeirio cyfarfodydd Bwrdd (tua 4 y flwyddyn), a sicrhau bod y Bwrdd yn gweithredu'n effeithiol, bod cyfarfodydd yn cael eu harwain yn gynhwysol, a bod y Bwrdd yn cyflawni ei ddyletswyddau.
- Gweithredu fel rheolwr llinell ar gyfer Pennaeth Cymry Masnach Deg, gan gynnwys gosod amcanion, a chyfarfodydd un i un rheolaidd i gefnogi a monitro cynnydd.
- Sicrhau bod y Bwrdd yn adolygu ei strwythur, effeithiolrwydd, dirprwyiaethau a pholisïau allweddol, a'i fod yn gweithredu newidiadau y cytunwyd arnynt ôl yr angen.
- Cynrychioli Cymru Masnach Deg i benderfynwyr, sefydliadau partner a'r cyhoedd, gan weithredu fel llysgennad.
Perthnasoedd allweddol
- Aelodau eraill o Fwrdd Cymru Masnach Deg
- Pennaeth Cymru Masnach Deg ac aelodau eraill o staff
- Cadeirydd a Phennaeth Hub Cymru Africa
- Cyllidwyr a phartneriaid presennol a phosib
Manyleb Person
Hanfodol
- Ymrwymiad i egwyddorion Masnach Deg a chyfrifoldeb byd-eang
- Dealltwriaeth o'r sector gwirfoddol a'r materion presennol sy'n effeithio arno
- Y gallu i feithrin a hyrwyddo amgylchedd cydweithredol
- Y gallu i ysgogi staff a chynghorwyr y Bwrdd
- Profiad o gadeirio neu hwyluso
- Y gallu i wrando, ymgysylltu'n effeithiol a chreu perthnasoedd
- Dealltwriaeth o'r gwahaniaethau rhwng arweinyddiaeth strategol a gweithredol
Dymunol
- Y gallu i siarad Cymraeg
- Profiad o weithio gyda, neu fel rhan, o Fwrdd neu fath arall o arweinyddiaeth strategol
- Dealltwriaeth o gyfyngiadau sefydliad bach o ran adnoddau
- Ymwybyddiaeth o lywodraethu elusen/nid-er-elw
- Dealltwriaeth eang o faterion cyllid a chyllido elusen
- Profiad o weithio gyda'r Llywodraeth, y Senedd a chymdeithas sifil yng Nghymru
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About the role
Ubuntu Pathways is seeking a proactive, organised, and mission-driven intern to join our close-knit London office to assist in organising and facilitating our upcoming office move. This role will report to the Fundraising & Operations Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to contribute meaningfully to Ubuntu’s impact in Gqeberha, South Africa, while gaining valuable experience in global fundraising and operations.
Key Responsibilities
Essential duties include, but are not limited to:
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Supporting digitisation and organisation of donor files
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Preparing the office for relocation (clearing, packing, labelling)
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Conducting donor and grant prospect research
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Supporting marketing and social media activities
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Preparing and filing Gift Aid documentation
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Assisting with general office admin and supplies
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Helping with event prep — sponsorship and auction support
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General upkeep — inventory, shredding, basement tasks
What you’ll gain
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Experience in fundraising, donor research, and operations within a global non-profit
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Exposure to donor stewardship, event planning, and data systems
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Mentorship and support from a highly experienced UK team
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A chance to work for a purpose-led organisation where every task contributes to a meaningful mission
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£15 daily stipend to support travel and lunch costs
What we’re looking for:
Essential Skills & Experience
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Strong commitment to Ubuntu Pathways’ mission and values
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Excellent administrative, organisational, and time management skills
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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High attention to detail and accuracy in both data and written materials
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Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.)
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Positive, adaptable, self-motivated team player with a can-do attitude
Desirable (but not required)
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Personal or professional connection to South Africa and an understanding of the local context
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Familiarity with Gift Aid regulations and UK fundraising compliance
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Knowledge of the UK and international development/charity sector
Please submit your CV and a cover letter no longer than 2 pages stating your availability, relevant experience and why you are the best person for the role. Closing date: 9 January 2026 but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible in order to be considered. Virtual interviews to take place in the week of 12 January. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the application process then please contact us.
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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!
Role Overview
Organisation: EmbraceAbility
Role Title: Chair of Trustees
Location: Remote with occasional meetings (UK-based preferred)
Hours: Approximately 4–6 hours per month
Expiry Date: 31 March
About EmbraceAbility
EmbraceAbility supports disabled children and their families through inclusive programmes, safeguarding guidance and community-led care. We work to strengthen wellbeing, promote dignity and ensure that every child has access to safe, nurturing and empowering support. Our approach centres the voices of families, builds long-term resilience and encourages inclusive, sustainable change.
We are a disability-led, community-rooted organisation working in Cambodia and Malawi. Our mission is to empower people with disabilities to build a world where they are included, resourced, and recognised with dignity, agency and justice.
Role Purpose
The Chair of Trustees provides leadership and direction to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that the Board fulfils its responsibilities for the governance and strategic oversight of the organisation. The Chair works closely with the Director to support strong decision-making, accountability and long-term sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Board of Trustees to ensure effective governance and alignment with EmbraceAbility's mission.
- Support the Director by providing guidance, oversight and strategic leadership.
- Ensure the Board fulfils its legal, financial and safeguarding responsibilities.
- Facilitate productive Board meetings, including agenda-setting and follow-up actions.
- Champion inclusive, disability-led approaches and ensure lived experience informs governance decisions.
- Represent EmbraceAbility externally where appropriate.
What You Will Help Us Achieve
- Stronger governance structures rooted in justice and inclusion
- Improved strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability.
- Greater visibility and advocacy for disability rights within our programmes.
- Support for our work in Cambodia and Malawi to grow responsibly and ethically.
Benefits to the Volunteer
- Opportunity to drive meaningful, rights-based change in disability inclusion.
- Experience in governance, leadership and international development.
- Working alongside a passionate, disability-led team.
- Flexible, remote role that fits around other commitments.
Support and Training
You will receive support from the Director and the Board, including safeguarding training, organisational induction, and ongoing guidance relevant to governance and disability-inclusive practice.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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Responsibilities:
Research and identify relevant local and international grant opportunities.
Prepare well-structured and compelling grant proposals aligned with GHRI’s mission and programs.
Collaborate with internal teams to gather required data, budgets, and impact reports.
Ensure timely submission of grant applications and compliance with donor guidelines.
Requirements:
Strong written communication and research skills.
Basic knowledge of grant writing or a strong willingness to learn.
Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Interest in public health, humanitarian work, or nonprofit development.
Our mission is to deliver affordable, quality healthcare to underserved communities via telemedicine, hospital links & humanitarian aid.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.