Marriage Care believe that supporting couple relationships is a matter of social justice. Poor relationships lead to greater inequalities and injustice in our society.  Our volunteer counsellors enable those in need to access professional counselling – regardless of their ability to pay.

We are looking for counsellors across 37 centres in England and Wales including Notting Hill and Stockwell, London.

Becoming a volunteer relationship counsellor with Marriage Care is a long term commitment that has many rewards for each volunteer and for those that they help. You will find support from like-minded people and have opportunities to increase your professional knowledge and skills in this role. Marriage Care provide ongoing CPD, supervision, insurance and regional/national support for our volunteer counsellors. 

Marriage Care selects Qualified Relationship Counsellors who have completed at least 150 hours of relationship counselling and who hold a recognised qualification in relationship counselling. We also select Qualified Counsellors who have at least 100 hours supervised counselling practice and who hold a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling. This route, however, requires a training course which costs £1800, please do contact us however if you would be interested to know more.

We ask for a commitment of 2 hours counselling per week and the necessary CPD and supervision required for this. We would also expect our counsellors to take part in centre meetings which are held between 2-4 times a year depending on the centre.

Marriage Care believe that supporting couple relationships is a matter of social justice. Poor relationships lead to greater inequalities and injustice in our society.  Our volunteer counsellors enable those in need to access professional counselling – regardless of their ability to pay.

We are looking for counsellors across 37 centres in England and Wales including Morecambe and Hornby.

Becoming a volunteer relationship counsellor with Marriage Care is a long term commitment that has many rewards for each volunteer and for those that they help. You will find support from like-minded people and have opportunities to increase your professional knowledge and skills in this role. Marriage Care provide ongoing CPD, supervision, insurance and regional/national support for our volunteer counsellors. 

Marriage Care selects Qualified Relationship Counsellors who have completed at least 150 hours of relationship counselling and who hold a recognised qualification in relationship counselling. We also select Qualified Counsellors who have at least 100 hours supervised counselling practice and who hold a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling. Qualified counsellors will need to undertake our DRC (Diploma in Relationship Counselling) before volunteering with us. 

We ask for a commitment of 2 hours counselling per week and the necessary CPD and supervision required for this. We would also expect our counsellors to take part in centre meetings which are held between 2-4 times a year depending on the centre.

Is it you?

Help us engage our audiences by creating compelling digital assets for us to use across our website, social media, print materials. You will be adept with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of products and have an eye for detail and design that sets you apart from your peers.

Role

You will primarily be responsible for applying designs across a range of medias, products, and activities, including website, reports, leaflets, brochure and magazines, corporate identity, advertising, exhibitions, displays and computer games.

Responsibilities

• Review and re-vamp website look and feel, brand and/or logo
• Designing Flyer, poster, presentation, brochure, and impact statement
• Image templates for sharing content on social media
• Infographics: transforming our content into impact visuals.
• A library of license-free stock images we can use
• Web-ready images for us to use on our website and social media
• Designing eShots and online adverts
• Designing and producing marketing and promotional materials
• Designing Press Statement
• Designing computer games for COVID-19 playing and learning

Skills and competencies

• You will be able to evidence sound experience and use of Adobe Creative Suite
• Qualification in 3D design, communication design, film and television, fine art, graphic design, illustration, photography, and visual art would be an added advantage
• Skilled in designing new material that fits our target audience
• Proven graphic designing experience
• A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics
• You will have a well-executed portfolio demonstrating excellent design principles in layout and typography

Volunteering with Action Tutoring is a rewarding way to make a difference to the lives of young people living in your community. You will be directly supporting disadvantaged young people to build their confidence and help ensure they leave school with the grades needed to build a bright future.

As an English or maths tutor, you will choose one of our partner schools to volunteer in and work with one or two pupils for an hour a week across the course of a school term. Sessions are delivered on the school premises at the same time each week. We provide all of our tutors with training and workbooks to use in sessions, and we will also process a DBS check for you. 

Due to the current crisis, we are no longer running face to face programmes however we hope to resume these as soon as it is safe to do so. 

We are currently piloting online tutoring over the summer term with a small number of tutors and schools. This will roll out more widely in the Autumn along with an additional in-school year 7 catch-up programme. Online tutoring is a great option for anyone on a busy schedule, less able to get to school locations or continuing to keep their distance from groups of people. Online tutoring also allows us to expand and recruit tutors from outside of our regions. 

You need to be a fluent English speaker, and  have achieved an A or B at A-Level (or equivalent) in the subject, or similar subject, you are wishing to tutor. Enthusiasm for learning and the subject you’re tutoring is important. Experience working with young people is helpful but not essential. Good communication skills, patient, committed and resilient. We do review all qualifications and experience however and would encourage you to apply - even if you don't meet the exact criteria.

Through tutoring with us our volunteers are able to develop a wealth of transferable skills whilst making a significant difference.

As a First Aider at Events, you’ll help St John Ambulance provide first aid at large and small events within the community. You’ll be part of a team of volunteers delivering help where it’s needed, dealing with everything from a sprained ankle to a cardiac arrest.

The experience you gain could lead to more advanced roles, including patient transport, cycle response, advanced first aid and emergency response. You’ll make a real difference to your community and have a huge impact on the nation’s health. 

As a First Aider at Events, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

We are looking to run a volunteering selection session on:
-Saturday 5th September 2020 at St. John Ambulance, Harry Crook Centre, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1AP.

Potential volunteering locations are:
Bristol, Somerset, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset.

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:
Welcome Event (Induction) – Sunday 6th September 2020 at St. John Ambulance, Harry Crook Centre, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1AP from 10am-3pm. New Volunteers will need to bring their own lunch and where clothes appropriate for manual handling.
 

Training for role - Operational First Aider course is a 4 day course which will be held at St. John Ambulance, 1 Weirside Court, Bath, BA2 1AZ on 13th, 14th, 19th and 20th September 2020 from 9-5pm each day.

Closing date for these opportunities is: Friday 21st August 2020.

As a First Aider at Events, you’ll help St John Ambulance provide first aid at large and small events within the community. You’ll be part of a team of volunteers delivering help where it’s needed, dealing with everything from a sprained ankle to a cardiac arrest.

The experience you gain could lead to more advanced roles, including patient transport, cycle response, advanced first aid and emergency response. You’ll make a real difference to your community and have a huge impact on the nation’s health. 

As a First Aider at Events, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

If you are successfull for this role you will need to atend the below training dates.

Training for role - First aider training will commence on
Saturday 12th September
Saturday 19th September
Saturday 26th September
Sunday 27th September
with training in the morning and assessments in the afternoon of the last day. All training will start at 9AM until 5PM on all training days..

Closing date for these opportunities is: Friday 21st August 2020

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

As an Area Manager you will be responsible for the overall management of a group of St John Ambulance units. You will support Unit Managers as they run their units, ensuring Unit Managers have the support they need to create units that fulfill our vision:  ‘Everyone who needs it should receive first aid from those around them. No one should suffer for the lack of trained first aiders.’

This role is ideal for someone who has some management experience and wants to enhance their skills while doing invaluable work. This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitations Offenders Act.

The role will require the role holder to attend Units across the District to provide support to Unit Managers and geographic Area Managers. Due to the geogprahy of the District, you will be required to drive as some locations have limited public transport.

In addition to the core role, you will also be expected to attend District Leadership Team meetings.

Volunteering with Action Tutoring is a rewarding way to make a difference to the lives of young people living in your community. You will be directly supporting disadvantaged young people to build their confidence and help ensure they leave school with the grades needed to build a bright future.

As an English or maths tutor, you will choose one of our partner schools to volunteer in and work with one or two pupils for an hour a week across the course of a school term. Sessions are delivered on the school premises at the same time each week. We provide all of our tutors with training and workbooks to use in sessions, and we will also process a DBS check for you. 

Due to the current crisis, we are no longer running face to face programmes however we hope to resume these as soon as it is safe to do so. 

We are currently piloting online tutoring over the summer term with a small number of tutors and schools. This will roll out more widely in the Autumn along with an additional in-school year 7 catch-up programme. Online tutoring is a great option for anyone on a busy schedule, less able to get to school locations or continuing to keep their distance from groups of people. Online tutoring also allows us to expand and recruit tutors from outside of our regions. 

You need to be a fluent English speaker, and  have achieved an A or B at A-Level (or equivalent) in the subject, or similar subject, you are wishing to tutor. Enthusiasm for learning and the subject you’re tutoring is important. Experience working with young people is helpful but not essential. Good communication skills, patient, committed and resilient. We do review all qualifications and experience however and would encourage you to apply - even if you don't meet the exact criteria.

Through tutoring with us our volunteers are able to develop a wealth of transferable skills whilst making a significant difference. 

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

We are seeking volunteer Nurses to lead outreach shifts providing specialist, clinical, social and holistic care to our homeless clients.

Homeless Service Nurses shall provide specialist, clinical, social and holistic care and undertake clinical assessment and interventions in the pre-hospital environment.

Full training received in Homelessness Awareness and other local services. Regular updates and team meetings.

Successful candidates will be registered nurses with the NMC and complete all CQC checks. 

Upon successful application, we'll require evidence of DBS and then training will be scheduled. You will shadow several shifts, only leading a shift once training is complete and you felt confident to do so. Training given in Homelessness Awareness, Safeguarding and service referrals / signposting. Additional First Aid training as desired.

There is mandatory training in 'Homelessness Awareness' and a short online medicines management module. Other training is available as desired. Shadow shifts would be undertaken before a nurse was required to lead a clinic. Quarterly team meeting attendance desirable.

Please only apply if you are a qualified health care professional.

The closing date for this role will be Wednesday 30th September 2020.

Would you like to support a grass roots charity making a genuine difference to people's lives every day? Are you passionate about social change and excited at the prospect of raising the profile and increasing the impact of exciting community initiatives? If you have demonstrable experience of coordinating and executing communications strategies, we’d love to hear from you!

About Nova:

Nova has been deeply rooted in the community in North Kensington for 36 years - making a positive difference by successfully supporting people from marginalized or disadvantaged backgrounds to access education, pre-employment information, advice and guidance. Nova was the lead partner in bringing TEDx to Ladbroke Grove and is excited to be supporting 2020 too.

At Nova we combine our educational services with an information, advice and guidance service, a family programme, social change initiatives and volunteering. Nova is a place that’s open to all, and fosters community in a very natural way.

Nova helps over 1,000 committed and motivated people each year to recognise and achieve their potential.

We believe in changing society by improving lives one person at a time through:

• Raising aspirations

• Connecting diverse groups

• Providing people with opportunities

• Being a beacon for social change

Purpose of role:

Leading on the implementation of Nova's communications strategy - showcasing Novas impact, promoting its broad range of activity and raising awareness of Nova as a leader in facilitating positive social change.

Duties include:

• Working with the wider Nova team to ensure a joined up approach to all communcations

• Working with the design volunteers to develop promotional material – programmes, social media posts, website, blogs and newsletters

• Working with the partnerships lead on how best to amplify impact and reach through partners

• Leading ‘on the day’ event communications across social media platforms

• Lead on communications across social media, website and newsletters

• Ensuring mailing lists are organised, updated and maintained.

• Other ad hoc duties as they arise

You need to be:

• Passionate about social change and making a difference

• Creative

• Highly organised

• Highly committed

• A strong communicator

• A team player

• Full of initiative

• Solution focussed 

Demonstrable skills and experience of:

• Developing/ implementting communications and social media strategies

• Working in collaboration with designers to produce high quality collateral and online material

Notes:

Commitment: Circa 4 hours per week for 6 months minimum

• You will have access to the services of a Nova employment adviser

• You can volunteer your time remotely or based from our office

• Travel or lunch expenses will be reimbursed up to a maximum of £3.50 per half day and £5 per whole day

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and cover letter via Charity Jobs outlining why you'd make a great addition to the team. 

Come and join our amazing retail team and raise much needed funds for Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice through the sales of goods on eBay sites.  The role is a very flexible opportunity for some remote volunteering.

Time commitment: Flexible

Main Responsibilities

To photograph items and list them on eBay site.

To research possible eBay items, to gather as much information on unusual items before listing them online.

Ability to take good photograph of the items.

Involved in uploading the information about goods for sale onto the eBay site.

Involved in packing and posting of the sold items.

Be able to handle any online queries from customer

General Responsibilities

Telephone/email the shop manager as soon as possible if unable to fulfil your

commitment so that replacement cover can be arranged.

Adhering to all shop policies and procedures.

Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Be sympathetic to, and be able to project the philosophy and concept of the Hospice.

To adhere to the Volunteer policies and procedures including Health & Safety.

The above list is not exhaustive, and volunteers may be asked to take on other tasks to support and assist the smooth running of the hospice.

Benefits of volunteering in this role

Learn new skills.

The enjoyment of meeting new people and being part of a team.

Gain retail and customer experience.

Be able to reimburse your travel expenses.

Will be fully supported by staff

Chair, Board of Trustees

One Loud Voice’s mission is to mobilise and bring together the many groups tackling the continuing barriers for women in the workforce.  We exist to amplify the voices advocating for gender parity in the UK workplace.  Communication, collaboration and the collective advantage drive our strategy to make a difference 

One Loud Voice now seeks its next Board Chair, who will provide leadership to the Board of Trustees and the Management Committee in shaping our transition from a start-up non-profit with entrepreneurial spirit into a charity that is the voice that drives the future of gender parity in the UK workplace.

Our next Chair will be an ambitious leader who brings experience, knowledge and networks to the organization, as well as a passion for gender equality.  Extensive experience on charity boards is vital, and previous experience as a Chair is ideal – but candidates with relevant governance, executive or board leadership positions (non-profit, public or private sector) will also be considered.

This is a non-remunerated position and requires an average of 3 hours weekly time commitment for meetings (via video conference and one meeting quarterly in London, when feasible and safe) plus participation in conferences and events (mostly outside working hours), as required.

Providing equal opportunities for all is core to our belief system and we actively encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

We ask that only qualified and serious candidates inquire about this role.  Please submit a cover letter and CV.  Interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Deadline for submission is 31 July 2020.

One Loud Voice registered office address: Third Floor, 20 Old Bailey, London, United Kingdom, EC4M 7AN

Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy, and Samaritans’ vision is that fewer people die by suicide. That’s why we work tirelessly to reach more people and make suicide prevention a priority.

With over 20,000 volunteers, Samaritans supports those who need us most 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Through 201 branches across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland, we provide our telephone listening service, as well as support via email, letter, face to face, and we will soon launch an online chat service. We are an important, influential voice across the UK and Ireland on issues relating to suicide prevention, through our proactive and far-reaching research, campaigns, and policy agenda. We also build alliances and meaningful partnerships across society to help achieve our vision that fewer people die by suicide.

Samaritans now seeking a trustee with strategic financial expertise, who will work with the Honorary Treasurer to play a key role in protecting the financial health and sustainability of Samaritans and our vision that fewer people die by suicide. As a Trustee of Samaritans Central Charity, you would be helping to promote and develop Samaritans, ensuring we remain accessible, relevant, available, sustainable and consistently driven to delivering our mission and vision.

The successful applicant will bring senior experience and knowledge with which to lead Samaritans and provide effective support and challenge to the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee. Candidates will bring executive or board-level experience along with energy, passion and a deep commitment to Samaritans, its mission and its values.

Samaritans is wholly committed to equal opportunities for all and we actively and warmly encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

About the Role

• Term: Trustees are usually appointed for three years, with the possibility of a second three-year term.
• Location: The role is home-based and may involve some travel within the UK and ROI. As a minimum, attendance is required at four Board of Trustee meetings each year, a Board away day, two Regional Council meetings and the annual meeting of Council of Samaritans.
• Remuneration: The role is voluntary.

To apply

Interested applicants should submit a copy of your CV with a cover letter containing a personal statement how they meet the experience, knowledge and skills set out in the role description by Wednesday 22nd July.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview by video conference.

Please include details of three referees with any application.

Because of the nature of our work, we carry out Criminal Records Checks, Bankruptcy Checks and we check the Removed Trustee list and the Register of Disqualified Directors.

Retail Volunteer Opportunities

Bristol Clifton

Our shops raise vital funds for our fight against homelessness and bad housing - and they’re powered by our volunteers!

We’re really pleased that some of our shops are re-opening with social distancing and other safety measures in place. 

We're looking for people to support us in a variety of ways; sorting stock, serving customers, creating fantastic window displays – the list is endless! You might be an admin whizz or a digital enthusiast who can help drive footfall through social media. We’ve got all sorts of opportunities for you to join us.

Suggested Involvement:  It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who are with us 5 days a week.

Supervised by: Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager

Why get involved with Shelter?: Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. We campaign to make sure that one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Skills and experiences required: Some experience of working in retail would be beneficial but not essential as full training provided. What’s really important to us is that you want to be part of our team.

We ask for a willingness to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, confidentiality and data protection.

Induction, learning and development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:

• Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevant Policies/Procedures
• Provide learning: including, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Safeguarding
• Provide an on the job induction
• Pay out-of-pocket expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy

Benefits of volunteering with Shelter:

• Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness
• Gain valuable work experience
• Be part of a great team
• Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
• Enhances your CV

Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. We’ll then get in touch to arrange an interview.

Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions. Additionally, if the role you’re applying for is designated as one of our regulated roles we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you can’t volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved. 

This is a voluntary position that supports the work of our services and is not replacing the work of a paid member of staff. This role profile does not form part of any contract of employment.