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Chair of Trustees – Hidayah
Do you want to make a real difference in people’s lives, lead a passionate team, and help shape the future of an impactful community organisation? Join Hidayah as our chair of trustees in this volunteer-based role.
Hidayah is a volunteer-led organisation supporting LGBTQ+ Muslims through community support, advocacy, education, and wellbeing initiatives. It creates safe, inclusive spaces where people can connect, feel empowered, and have their voices heard, while promoting equality and positive change across the UK and beyond.
Purpose of the Role
The chair of trustees provides strategic leadership to Hidayah, ensuring the organisation is well-governed, sustainable, and aligned with its mission and values.
Key Responsibilities
The chair will:
- Chair trustee board meetings and the AGM.
- Provide strategic leadership and oversee organisational development.
- Ensure compliance with Hidayah’s constitution, policies, and governance procedures.
- Support the implementation of the annual Strategic Plan.
- Oversee policy development, safeguarding, and organisational compliance.
- Support and supervise staff, consultants, or volunteers where required.
- Build partnerships and support fundraising initiatives.
- Represent Hidayah externally and promote its mission and activities.
- Contribute to the annual report and organisational administration.
- Act as a bank signatory where required.
Commitment Expected
Trustees are expected to:
- Attend trustee meetings and key planning meetings.
- Support Hidayah events and fundraising activities.
- Engage with emails and communications regularly.
- Maintain accurate organisational records and shared systems.
- Uphold Hidayah’s values and code of conduct.
- Serve until the next AGM, subject to a six-month probation period.
- Minimum commitment of 4–5 hours per week, with additional time required during busy periods or key organisational activities.
Person Specification
Essential Knowledge & Experience
- Strong understanding of charity governance, trustee responsibilities, and voluntary sector best practice.
- Proven leadership and strategic planning experience, ideally within a charity or community organisation.
- Experience leading and supporting teams, volunteers, or projects in a collaborative environment.
- Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels.
- Experience building partnerships, supporting organisational growth, and contributing to long-term sustainability.
- Understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion within community-focused organisations.
Essential Skills & Attributes
· Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
· Ability to chair meetings and support effective teamwork.
· Good organisational and strategic planning abilities.
· Strong interpersonal and people management skills.
· Understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity, and confidentiality.
· Good administrative and IT skills.
· Ability to work independently and use initiative in a volunteer-led environment.
Benefits of the Role
- Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact in LGBTQ+ Muslim communities.
- High-level leadership experience in charity governance and strategic decision-making.
- Professional development in leadership, board management, and organisational strategy.
- Valuable networking opportunities with community leaders, partners, and stakeholders.
- Experience working with a passionate, diverse, and values-driven team.
- Opportunity to shape the growth and direction of Hidayah.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
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Gain International Healthcare Experience While Making a Meaningful Difference
SFLIG Volunteers is a registered non-profit organisation based in Ghana that has been connecting international volunteers with meaningful community projects since 2011. We partner with hospitals, clinics and community health facilities to provide supervised medical placements that support local healthcare services while giving volunteers valuable international experience.
Whether you are a student looking to complete a clinical placement or elective, a recent graduate seeking practical experience or a healthcare professional wishing to volunteer abroad, our Medical Volunteer Programme offers a rewarding opportunity to learn, serve and experience Ghanaian culture.
About the Role
As a Medical Volunteer, you will be placed in one of our partner hospitals or healthcare facilities where you will observe and support healthcare professionals within your field of study or expertise. You will gain insight into healthcare delivery in Ghana while working alongside experienced doctors, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals.
Placements are available in a range of departments, including:
- General Medicine
- Nursing
- Midwifery
- Physiotherapy
- Pharmacy
- Laboratory Services
- Mental Health
- Community Health
- Emergency Care (subject to availability)
Your placement will be matched to your qualifications, level of study and learning objectives.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Medical Volunteer, you may:
- Observe consultations, examinations and medical procedures.
- Support healthcare professionals with non-invasive patient care under supervision.
- Assist with health education and community outreach activities.
- Support administrative and clinical tasks where appropriate.
- Learn about healthcare systems and public health challenges in Ghana.
- Develop your clinical, communication and intercultural skills.
- Experience Ghanaian culture while making a positive impact in local communities.
Academic Credit Opportunities
Many universities and colleges recognise international clinical placements, electives, internships or practicum experiences for academic credit.
SFLIG Volunteers is happy to support your institution's requirements by providing:
- Placement confirmation letters
- Learning objectives and placement information
- Supervisor verification (where applicable)
- Mid-placement and final evaluations (where required)
- Certificates of participation
- Documentation to support internship, elective or practicum requirements
Please note: The awarding of academic credit is determined solely by your university or training institution.
Who We're Looking For
This programme is suitable for:
- Medical students
- Nursing students
- Midwifery students
- Pharmacy students
- Physiotherapy students
- Public Health students
- Allied Health students
- Qualified healthcare professionals
- Recent graduates seeking international clinical experience
We are looking for volunteers who are:
- Compassionate and professional
- Eager to learn and adapt
- Respectful of patient confidentiality
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Proficient in English
What's Included
Your programme includes:
- Volunteer accommodation
- Three meals each day
- Airport pickup on arrival
- Local SIM card
- Drinking water
- Orientation and ongoing in-country support
- Certificate of Participation upon successful completion
Important Information
This is an onsite, self-funded international volunteer programme based in Accra, Ghana. Volunteers are responsible for their programme fee, international flights, visa, travel insurance and personal expenses.
All volunteers work under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals and must comply with the policies, procedures and ethical standards of the host healthcare facility. Volunteers will only undertake activities appropriate to their qualifications, experience and level of training.
Cultural Experience & Weekend Tours
Volunteering with SFLIG is a full cultural immersion. Beyond your hours at your placement, you will experience the famous warmth and hospitality of Ghana through local language lessons, traditional cooking sessions, and community gatherings.
On the weekends, you will have the opportunity to join coordinated group excursions to explore Ghana's rich history and breathtaking landscapes. Depending on your placement region, weekend tours can include:
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Walking the canopy bridges at Kakum National Park.
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Exploring the historic Cape Coast and Elmina Castles.
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Visiting the vibrant cultural markets of Kumasi.
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Relaxing on the beautiful beaches of the coastal region.
If you are passionate about healthcare, eager to broaden your clinical experience and committed to making a positive difference, we would love to welcome you to the SFLIG Volunteers team.
Apply today and take the next step in your healthcare journey while making a lasting impact in Ghana.
Thank you for your interest in the Medical Volunteer Programme with SFLIG Volunteers in Ghana.
Please note that this is an onsite, self-funded international volunteer program. Applicants are responsible for their program fee, international flights, visa, travel insurance and personal expenses.
This placement is suitable for medical and pre-med students, nursing students, midwifery students, allied health students, recent graduates and qualified healthcare professionals.
As part of your application, please:
Complete all screening questions accurately.
Upload your CV or résumé.
Be prepared to provide proof of your current studies or professional qualification if requested.
Ensure your availability matches the dates you select.
Registered Charity
1 - 5
Is to establish a link between those seeking to give back and those in need of assistance through volunteering
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Headlight is a friendly, non-clinical peer to peer support group and one to one mentoring for young people experiencing emotional and mental health issues. We rely on volunteers to help run our fortnightly evening sessions in Ottery St Mary alongside trained staff.
Could you help young people to feel welcome and part of a support network? Could you offer a listening ear to a young person who needs to talk? Could you relate to young people aged 18-25 and help engage and support them in the groups activities? Are you hands on and willing to do the practical stuff such as set up, food preparation and tidying up?
If you said yes to those questions then please get in touch with Molly.
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