Events Assistant Volunteer Roles
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RollaDome All Skate is a charity that champions the power of roller sports to foster engagement, educate, and empower children, young people, and marginalised communities. Our dynamic team is expanding, and we are on the lookout for passionate individuals to fill the role of Volunteer Assistant Roller Sports Coach. This is your chance to make a significant impact, promoting an active, healthy lifestyle while developing personal and community well-being through sports.
The Role: As a Volunteer Assistant Coach, you will work closely with our Head Coaches to deliver top-notch roller sports training. Your involvement will help shape the experiences of diverse groups, fostering their skills in roller and inline skating across various London locations during weekends, evenings, and school holidays.
Key Responsibilities:
· Assist in planning and executing roller sports sessions.
· Support the ongoing development of participants by maintaining a supportive and motivational training environment.
· Implement safety protocols to ensure participant well-being.
· Participate in and possibly lead activities during traditional lessons, community projects, clubs, discos, and events.
· Continually monitor and evaluate coaching sessions to maximise effectiveness.
What You’ll Gain:
· Training and Development: Access specialised training in roller sports coaching techniques and gain hands-on experience.
· Networking and Mentorship: Connect with experienced coaches and enhance your professional network within the sports coaching community.
· Personal Fulfillment: Play an essential role in the positive development of young individuals and their families, contributing to a healthier, more active society.
Who We Are Looking For:
· Individuals with some experience in wheeled sports, particularly roller-skating or inline skating.
· Those who enjoy working with children and young people and are available during evenings, weekends, and school holidays.
· Excellent communicators with strong organisational skills who are motivated to learn and grow in a dynamic team environment.
Commitment: This volunteer role offers flexible scheduling to fit your availability, with travel and lunch allowances provided. RollaDome All Skate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and adherence to our policies is essential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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QMC Capoeira is looking for a Volunteer Public Relations Assistant who would love to support an international competition in Brazilian Cultural Festival Project-related work. To start ASAP and finish mid–late November.
QMC Capoeira is a martial arts school based in London that has been running since 2006, has an academy in Canada and the Dominican Republic and is the most awarded Capoeira School in the UK.
The objective of the role is to:
- Write press releases to partners
- Manage social media content for QMC
- Create and advise QMC on its communication strategies.
Essential
· Must possess good verbal and written communication skills
· Tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms
· Knowledge and understanding of online and offline marketing tactics
· Ability to commit to volunteering 12 hours a week for 16 weeks (covering from pre-event to post-event period)
Desirable
- Committed to maximizing results within a short period of time
- Show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Be a strong team player.
- Well organized, pro-active, self-starter and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
- Good time-management skills
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
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Shop Assistant Volunteer needed! - Hailsham
Would you like to be a part of your local community? Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity and making a difference? Do you enjoy the retail environment and have some unique skills you would like to put to good use? If any of these resonated with you, then you are in the right place!
The role
We are looking for Shop Assistant volunteers to support our shop teams in our Furniture Now! store. The best thing about this is that you can make this role entirely your own: from serving customers at the till, to taking care of bookings, mending items that need a bit of love or bringing your incredible knowledge and passion to our Book section, there is always something to do on the shopfloor!
You will join a wonderful team made of a Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, van driver and van assistants as well as some volunteers. Free hot beverage and biscuits always available on site as well as bi-annual shop team events!
Shift patterns
We are looking for support on Mondays as a priority but would be grateful to receive help anytime. The shift pattern is either a half day (morning shift: 8.30am – 12pm or afternoon shit: 12pm – 4.30pm) or a full day (8.30am – 4.30pm).
Benefits
- Travel expenses fully covered after 2 hours of volunteering!
- Volunteer discounts available on all our second-hand stock!
- Taster shifts available to see if this is the right fit for you
- Grow your CV with a new experience and a new reference!
- Meet like-minded people and be a part of your local community
About the Charity
Furniture Now! is an East Sussex chain of charity furniture stores, part of the Now! charity group Ltd. We aim to end local poverty and fight for the environment. We act at different levels by making furniture accessible to those most in need through our special two tier discount, working in partnership with social funds to furnish refugees’ homes and issue grants to environmentally and socially focused local actions.
We recently started providing free sanitary products in all 3 of our stores in a bid to end Period Poverty. This is an exciting time to join our charity as we are also about to open a Community Shed in our Hailsham store to provide the local community with a third space, where people can meet, hang out and upcycle furniture.
Our values
· People Matter: We value people, their ideas and are committed to listening and acting on them.
· Leading social change: We are driven to improve the quality of life and social mobility for people in our communities.
· Sustainability committed: We care about the environment and consciously take action, actively finding ways to shape local green habits through recycling, reuse and repair.
Location:
Furniture Now! Hailsham
9 High Street
Hailsham
East Sussex
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you have a passion for cooking and enjoy spending time in the kitchen? We are looking for volunteers to support our services to prepare food for our accommodation based, day centres and drop-in centres across London and southeast.
What you will be doing
Support the cook to manage budgets and purchase ingredients alongside the people who use our services
Support the cook in the kitchen with food and meal preparation
Support the cook with maintaining hygiene food standard levels in the kitchen
The skills you need
Willingness to complete Food Safety Training
Knowledge regarding cooking, food hygiene and allergies Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere Calm and patient approach
What's in it for you
Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.
Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We
reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
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As a Volunteer Assistant Roller Sports Coach, you will be instrumental in delivering engaging and effective roller sports training sessions. This role is pivotal in fostering the skills and development of participants from various backgrounds, ensuring a positive and inclusive environment.
Essential Criteria:
1. Experience and Skills:
· Prior experience in wheeled sports, specifically roller-skating or inline skating.
· Ability to assist in planning and executing sports sessions effectively.
· Competence in implementing safety protocols and ensuring the well-being of all participants.
· Capable of actively participating in and potentially leading diverse activities including lessons, community projects, and social events.
· Strong observational skills to continually monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of coaching sessions.
2. Personal Qualities and Attributes:
· A genuine enthusiasm for working with children and young people.
· Excellent communication skills, capable of maintaining clear and positive communication with participants and team members.
· Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
· A motivational presence within the team, fostering a supportive and inclusive training environment.
· High levels of self-motivation and independence, with the initiative to seek continuous personal and professional development.
3. Availability:
· Flexibility to work during evenings, weekends, and school holidays as required by the training schedule.
Desirable Criteria:
1. Educational Background:
· Formal training or qualifications in sports coaching, education, or a related field would be beneficial.
2. Additional Skills:
· Previous experience in a mentoring or leadership role within community projects or youth programs.
· Familiarity with administrative tasks related to sports coaching such as maintaining attendance records and session assessments.
Benefits of the Role:
· Professional Development: Gain access to specialized training in roller sports coaching techniques.
· Networking Opportunities: Connect with experienced coaches and professionals in the sports coaching community.
· Personal Fulfilment: Contribute significantly to the community by promoting active and healthy lifestyles among children and young people.
Commitment: This volunteer position is flexible and designed to accommodate your availability, with necessary expenses such as travel and meals provided. Commitment to the safeguarding policies of RollaDome All Skate is mandatory.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Description
Role Title:
Volunteer Information Advice and Guidance Assistant (x 2)
Where:
Nova New Opportunities, 2 Thorpe Close, W10 5XL with travel to other locations within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC).
When:
April 2023, minimum commitment of 6 months
2-5 hours weekly
Between 10am-2pm
Monday to Wednesday
About Nova:
Based in North Kensington since 1983 and serving its poorest wards & those of surrounding London boroughs, Nova works with individuals from marginalised and disadvantaged communities who are looking to develop their potential and achieve a better future for themselves. Nova brings about real and lasting change in people’s lives by addressing every person as an individual and seeking out ways to best support that person to reach their goals. We endeavour to help every person that comes to us who is motivated and committed to improving his or her life.
Reaching 2,500+ people each year, we believe in improving people’s lives one person at a time, helping committed and motivated individuals to achieve their potential by:
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Developing knowledge, education and confidence
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Connecting diverse groups
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Providing opportunities
Our work, operates on 2 levels:
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Grassroots Community Support – including responsive actions (e.g. Grenfell, COVID-19), education, IAG, family programme and volunteering
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Wider Reaching Dialogue Events and Influencing – focussing on challenging stigma, prejudice and inequality – working with individuals, organisations, networks and decision makers to move through conversation to action
Purpose of role:
Support the Nova Information, Advice and Guidance Programme team respond to the challenges and needs of the community enabling them to thrive.
Role Description:
This role will act to assist Advisors delivering support to people helping them improve skills for employment purposes. With the disruption of Covid-19, many households have been thrown into a continuum of health and financial challenges which have in some cases demotivated and reduced self-esteem. In the short-term our aim is to intensively support 30 RBKC individuals rediscover their potential, increase their confidence and assist them in reaching their potential through training, volunteering and longer-term secure meaningful paid employment.
You will:
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Enjoy listening and helping others in a non-judgemental manner
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Be able to work in a team and seek guidance when needed
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Have a naturally resourceful outlook
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Have a genuine interest in providing Information, Advice and Guidance
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Support advisors to successfully deliver robust services according to client needs
You need to be:
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DBS Checked
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Confident in the use of IT
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Some experience of supporting people
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Inquisitive
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Committed
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Competent
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Reliable
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Honest
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Punctual
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Patient
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Fair
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Open minded
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Respectful of client information and circumstance
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Clients may come from various cultural backgrounds and face different challenges.
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Comfortable following Nova staff directions and working independently
Further information:
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Induction and appropriate training will be provided.
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IAG qualification or experience of community work would be desirable but not essential.
Main point of contact/supervisor:
Head of IAG / Head of IAG Development and Strategy
How to apply:
Please email your updated CV and brief covering letter (no more than one A4 page) outlining why you would like to join the IAG team.
Creating the circumstances through which people have the opportunity to achieve their potential & improve quality of life regardless of background.
Demelza Charity is seeking high calibre individuals to join our team of Trustees.
Demelza is an inclusive organisation, and we are committed to building a representative workplace, ensuring that we reflect the diversity of the children, families, and communities we support.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions at Demelza and we celebrate the value of difference.
You do not need previous Trustee experience. We offer comprehensive training and we pay all out of pocket expenses. Time commitment is up to 2 days every 3 months, broken down into meetings of around 2 hours and reading papers beforehand. All dates are given one year in advance.
This year we have added targeting to our general trustee recruitment by looking for talented individuals with expertise in the following specific areas, to support our vital work in providing expert palliative and end of life care to babies, children and young people and support to their families.
• Do you have senior nursing expertise at board level or equivalent, with oversight for
clinical governance/quality. You will support delivery of the clinical strategy with the
highest quality and user experience. You will have excellent safeguarding expertise.
• Medical expertise to strengthen the clinical strategy delivery and support a multi
disciplinary approach. Your expertise might come from any relevant medical discipline –
eg paediatrician, critical care, any area of acute medicine.
• Are you a senior experienced retailer, familiar with all aspects of maximising profitability
and positive customer experience. You will help us to maximise the financial,
reputational and PR opportunities of our suite of retail outlets and optimise the model to
support growth.
• We seek professional fundraising expertise for an income stream in excess of several
£million. You will support the broad portfolio to strengthen and sustain the Charity for
the future.
• Communications expertise to help us deliver a concise message to all our stakeholders.
You will have previous senior level experience of delivering key messages and developing
a tone of voice that is inclusive and compelling to all involved with Demelza.
You may have other valuable skills.
Closing date 26th May 2024, interviews to follow.
We deliver extraordinary care to extraordinary children facing serious or life-limiting conditions, providing support for all the family.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We hold new volunteer inductions throughout the year, so apply ASAP to be in time to join the next one.
Action for Refugees in Lewisham works to relieve poverty and isolation amongst refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants in Lewisham. At the Rainbow Club supplementary school we aim to help children between the ages of 4 and 11 to improve their literacy, numeracy and social skills in a friendly and supportive environment. We need your skills and enthusiasm to assist the teacher in the delivery of a literacy and numeracy class and work with other volunteers to develop a programme of recreational activities. The Rainbow Club runs on Saturday mornings during term-time.
Your duties will include:
- Arriving punctually for the 9am briefing by the Rainbow Club Headteacher;
- Working in a team with other volunteers and teachers to deliver literacy, numeracy, arts, sport activities – this includes ensuring children remain engaged throughout the lesson and carry out set tasks as instructed by the teacher;
- Working one-to-one with specific children if and when required;
- Filing classroom work and homework in children’s individual files and keeping all materials and resources tidy and properly stored;
- Liaising with parents as and when required for example distributing leaflets and news about future meetings and events and also assisting with parents' day;
- Following the teacher’s policies on discipline and classroom management;
- Supervising the children during break times;
- Supporting the children during class trips;
- Ensuring classrooms are clean and tidy at the end of each day – this may include being part of a regular team rota;
- Providing feedback and comments to the volunteer coordinator and Rainbow Club manager when required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Be rewarded and have new experiences, join us as an Activities Assistant.
Key Details:
- Locations throughout South Lakeland (Cumbria), including Kendal, Ulverston, and elsewhere.
- Activities may be weekly on set days, or ad hoc by arrangement.
Can you:
- Be friendly and have a good sense of humour?
- Understand of the needs of young children and their families?
- Have a non-judgemental attitude?
- Be reliable?
What you can expect:
- Support play between the children and carers using the group.
- Promote the learning opportunities associated with activities offered.
- Signpost carers to appropriate members of staff for support and advice.
- Help staff to set up and clear away play activities and clean the room afterwards.
- Examples of activities you may get involved in, depending on your interests and availability:
- Rhymetime (sharing a love of stories and songs with preschool age children);
- Baby Beginnings (exploring the senses through play);
- Craft and Messy Play (child led play and development for preschool age children);
- Smile4Life (supporting learning about dental health with primary school age children);
- Active Play (fun family sessions incorporating physical movement);
- Family Walks (outdoors activities and adventures for all the family);
- Events (preparing, setting up, and running our stall);
- Pop Up Play sessions at playgroups across the district;
- Foodshares and cook-a-longs (preparing and sharing healthy meal recipe packs with families).
What we can offer:
- Feel the satisfaction of supporting parents / carers to enjoy time with their children.
- Experience of working with children and families.
- Be part of a fun and friendly team.
- Full induction, training and support package.
- Feel recognised, supported and proud to donate your time and experience to help vulnerable children and young people.
If you would like an informal chat about opportunities, have any further questions about the role, or need assistance with application form, please contact Kay Cheer ( 01539 734 456 ).
Action for Children is passionate about promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all persons particularly people with Disabilities and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our organisation.
Action for Children are Passionate, Ambitious, Collaborative and Inclusive. We aspire for every child and young person in the country to have a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role title:
Volunteer Classroom Assistant (Online) – English, Maths, Science
Where:
Online (Zoom) / Nova New Opportunities, 2 Thorpe Close, W10 5XL
When:
Immediately, minimum commitment of 3 months.
Support 1-2 classes a week (45 minutes per class).
English classes are currently held on Mondays and Wednesday between 16:30 and 19:15.
Maths and Science classes are currently held on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 16:15 and 19:45.
About Nova:
Based in North Kensington since 1983 and serving its poorest wards & those of surrounding London boroughs, Nova works with individuals from marginalised and disadvantaged communities who are looking to develop their potential and achieve a better future for themselves. Nova brings about real and lasting change in people’s lives by addressing every person as an individual and seeking out ways to best support that person to reach their goals. We endeavour to help every person that comes to us who is motivated and committed to improving his or her life.
Reaching 2,500+ people each year, we believe in improving people’s lives one person at a time, helping committed and motivated individuals to achieve their potential by:
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Developing knowledge, education and confidence
-
Connecting diverse groups
-
Providing opportunities
Our work, operates on 2 levels:
-
Grassroots Community Support – including responsive actions (e.g. Grenfell, COVID-19), education, IAG, family programme and volunteering
-
Wider Reaching Dialogue Events and Influencing – focussing on challenging stigma, prejudice and inequality – working with individuals, organisations, networks and decision makers to move through conversation to action
Purpose of role:
Support the Nova Family Programme tutors in facilitating online home school sessions.
Role Description:
This role will be to act as a teaching assistant to tutors delivering online English, maths and science classes (for young people at Key Stage 2 and 3). With the disruption of Covid-19, many families have been thrown into the unknown world of home schooling – made even more challenging when your own education isn’t up to scratch or English is your second language. We are delivering a free programme of online home school support to those who have been most negatively impacted by being out of school. Now that Schools have reopened, we will be continuing these sessions to ensure that learners do not fall behind as Schools focus on catching up on lost learning. The aim is to support children who may be falling behind with their studies and mitigating as far as possible the widening attainment gap.
You will:
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Enjoy working in a team
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Provide tutorial support
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Position yourself as a resource for learners
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Work one-on-one or with breakout groups of learners who need additional help
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Facilitate the zoom classroom as required
You need to be:
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DBS Checked
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Confident in the use of IT
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Some experience of supporting learners with Maths/ English
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Experience of working with young people
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Committed
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Competent
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Reliable
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Honest
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Punctual
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Patient
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Fair
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Open minded
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Learners may come from various cultural backgrounds and face different learning challenges. You will need to be at ease whether supervising an entire class or working one-on-one with students.
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Comfortable following Nova staff directions and working independently
Further information:
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Induction and appropriate training will be provided.
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Teaching or coaching experience would be desirable but not essential.
Main point of contact/supervisor:
Matthew Barnett
IMPORTANT: An enhanced DBS check is required for this role, and so we are unfortunately only able to accept applications from UK-based applicants or British nationals living abroad.
Creating the circumstances through which people have the opportunity to achieve their potential & improve quality of life regardless of background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.
We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons.
Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.
We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace.
Ready for an adventure? Dive into the heart of Quilombo UK by exploring our website and videos! Explore the values that guide our mission, values and the impactful work we do to make a difference in our community.
Join us in leading positive change!
Role Description:
As a Personal Assistant within the Directors' Support Team, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating the efficient functioning of the Directorship. This is a volunteer position, requiring a commitment to our mission and a keen desire to contribute to the success of Quilombo UK.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of taking briefings, translating them into actionable outcomes, and contributing to the overall success of the organisation.
Main Responsibilities
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Conduct comprehensive research on various topics relevant to Quilombo UK's mission and initiatives.
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Analyse and synthesise information to provide insightful reports and recommendations to the Directors.
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Work closely with the Directors to understand their priorities and preferences.
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Assist in the preparation of briefings and communications, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with organisational objectives.
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Receive and interpret directives from the Directors, translating them into actionable tasks.
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Collaborate with relevant teams to drive outcomes and ensure timely completion of tasks.
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Manage the Directors' schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements.
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Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Essential:
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Experience in a similar role, preferably supporting senior executives or Directors.
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Proven ability to conduct thorough research, analyse data, and present findings in a clear and concise manner.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft professional and articulate documents.
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Demonstrated experience in taking directives, converting them into actions, and delivering outcomes.
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Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team and contribute to a positive working environment.
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Willingness to volunteer time and effort to support the mission and goals of Quilombo UK.
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Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Desirable:
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Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
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Can work without much supervision
What we offer:
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Online placement
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Opportunity for professional growth and development in PA.
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A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation.
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
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WHO WE ARE
We are a Kingston-based social enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion. Encouraging different cultures to unite enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons. Partnering with cultural, social and sports organisation's, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.
We conduct research to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. Our findings are supported by educational opportunities designed to broaden perspectives.
Ready for an adventure? Dive into the heart of Quilombo UK by exploring our website and videos! Discover our mission, values and the impactful work we do to make a difference in our community.
Your journey with purpose begins here
Join us in creating positive change!
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Join our dynamic team as a Volunteer HR Recruiter and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our non-profit Organisation. As a key member of our Human Resources team, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring the acquisition of talented individuals passionate about our mission. Your expertise will contribute to building a dedicated and skilled workforce, enabling us to impact the community positively. This role offers a unique opportunity to utilise your HR recruitment skills for a meaningful cause while gaining valuable experience in the non-profit sector.
Collaborate with hiring managers to identify hiring needs and implement effective sourcing strategies,
Interview and Selection
Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline.
Conduct initial screening interviews to effectively evaluate the candidates’ skill set and cultural fit while providing an engaging experience.
Foster positive relationships with candidates, keeping them informed about the status of their applications.
Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records and recruitment metrics.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Proven experience as an HR Recruiter or in a similar role
Familiarity with job boards and professional social platforms
Strong understanding of recruitment processes and employment laws
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Office based skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Strong marketing and negotiation skills
Outstanding teamwork skills and ability to create relationships at all levels, showing respect to different types of people.
Professionalism and Confidentiality
WHAT WE OFFER:
Opportunity for professional growth and development in Recruitment and other HR departments depending on your knowledge and learning aptitude.
A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation.
Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
Job Type: Volunteer
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 12hrs per week, Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Recruiting: 1 year (preferred)
- Licence/Certification:
Work Location: Remote
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Till Operator needed! - Hailsham
Would you like to be a part of your local community? Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity and making a difference? Do you enjoy the retail environment and enjoy chatting with people? If any of these resonated with you, then you are in the right place!
The role
We are looking for Till operator volunteers to support our shop teams in our Furniture Now! Hailsham store. Our till operators are the the face of the charity, they greet our customers, answer the phone and make bookings. As a Till Operator you willget to form connections with your local community, practice your communication skills and gain invaluable transferrable skills!
You will join a wonderful team made of a Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, van driver and van assistants as well as some volunteers. Free hot beverage and biscuits always available on site as well as bi-annual shop team events!
Shift patterns
We are looking for support on Mondays as a priority but would be grateful to receive help anytime. The shift pattern is either a half day (morning shift: 8.30am – 12pm or afternoon shit: 12pm – 4.30pm) or a full day (8.30am – 4.30pm).
Benefits
- Travel expenses fully covered after 2 hours of volunteering!
- Volunteer discounts available on all our second-hand stock!
- Taster shifts available to see if this is the right fit for you
- Grow your CV with a new experience and a new reference!
- Meet like-minded people and be a part of your local community
About the Charity
Furniture Now! is an East Sussex chain of charity furniture stores, part of the Now! charity group Ltd. We aim to end local poverty and fight for the environment. We act at different levels by making furniture accessible to those most in need through our special two tier discount, working in partnership with social funds to furnish refugees’ homes and issue grants to environmentally and socially focused local actions.
We recently started providing free sanitary products in all 3 of our stores in a bid to end Period Poverty. This is an exciting time to join our charity as we are also about to open a Community Shed in our Hailsham store to provide the local community with a third space, where people can meet, hang out and upcycle furniture.
Our values
·People Matter: We value people, their ideas and are committed to listening and acting on them.
·Leading social change: We are driven to improve the quality of life and social mobility for people in our communities.
·Sustainability committed: We care about the environment and consciously take action, actively finding ways to shape local green habits through recycling, reuse and repair.
Location:
Furniture Now! Hailsham
9 High Street
Hailsham
East Sussex
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As an office volunteer, you’ll play a vital role supporting our small fundraising team with administrative and office related duties.
In this role, no two days will be the same! You may be inputting data, making telephone calls, packing and sending out letters, counting donations, preparing stock for events or contacting fellow volunteers to fill our events rota.
As a office volunteer, you will be expected to:
- Represent Magpas Air Ambulance in a respectful and friendly manner.
- Understand the work of Magpas Air Ambulance to secure basic knowledge and enthusiasm for our service.
- Wear your Magpas Air Ambulance ID badge while volunteering, ensuring it's visible at all times.
- Have good communication skills and be able to work with other volunteers and staff as part of a team.
- Have an eye for detail and a flexible attitude.
- Have a good understanding of computers (Microsoft Office) or the willingness to learn.
- Follow all Magpas Air Ambulance policies and procedures, including reporting any accidents and incidents.
- Recognise, respond to, and report any safeguarding issues or concerns.
What to expect from us:
- Regular support and advice from our staff team.
- Expenses covered in line with our volunteer policy.
- On-the-job training specific to your role.
- Events where you can meet other volunteers and share ideas.
- Impressive skills to add to your CV and a reference if/when you need it.
- The opportunity to meet a network of like-minded people.
- We are an equal opportunity organisation and welcome volunteers with diverse abilities.
As well as joining the Magpas Air Ambulance family, you will make new friends and be an important connection within your community representing the work of a lifesaving team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
About East Sussex Hearing
Join us in making a meaningful impact! East Sussex Hearing, an independent countywide charity based in Eastbourne, has dedicated over two decades to serving the deaf and hard of hearing community across East Sussex. Our mission is to empower individuals with advice and practical support, enabling them to lead vibrant, active lives and be integral members of their community.
We actively participate in various community events to bolster and enrich the services we offer, while also fostering collaborative working relationships throughout the county, for the benefit of the hard of hearing and deaf population. We are now on the lookout for a passionate Hearing Aid Maintenance (HAM) Volunteer - Crowborough to join our cause on a voluntary basis.
About the role
Volunteering as a Hearing Aid Maintenance (HAM) Volunteer - Crowborough offers an enjoyable opportunity to socialise and make new connections, all whilst contributing to the Charity's vital services within the Crowborough community.
You'll be involved in offering warm and helpful hearing aid maintenance services, along with sharing information and advice on hearing loss.
What you will be doing
• Meet and greet members of the public who visit HAM sessions
• Keep written records of help given
• Check and clean hearing aids
• Replace hearing aid tubing
• Check hearing aid batteries and issue replacement batteries
• Provide basic guidance on use and care of hearing aids
• Provide general hearing loss information and advice, including signposting to other services
If you seek a hands-on role that lets you support East Sussex Hearing whilst having fun - Joining us as a Hearing Aid Maintenance (HAM) Volunteer - Crowborough is the perfect opportunity! Let's make a difference together, as we're Here to Help You Hear.’
What will you gain from volunteering with us
• A chance to meet new people, make new friends and dedicate yourself to a rewarding role
• The time to develop new skills, take on new challenges and enjoy new experiences
• The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to East Sussex Hearing and support the deaf and hard of hearing community
• Travel expenses can be claimed
• FREE admission to our BSL Sign Language classes
• FREE admission to our Lipreading classes
• Access to exclusive discounts, cashback & vouchers for charity workers & Volunteers.
Training & Support
ast Sussex Hearing will provide all relevant training locally and at their Eastbourne centre.
What we are looking for:
• You're friendly, enjoy engaging with people and being part of a team
• You’re flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks.
To apply for this role, you need to be over the age of 16.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.