Modern Slavery

Survivor Support Service

North London: Cooking Session Volunteer

We are passionate about supporting people who have been affected by human trafficking and/or modern slavery with practical support at a local level.

We cannot do this without the help of enthusiastic volunteers so would you like to come and join us?

This role offers an exciting opportunity to come alongside male survivors of modern slavery as they develop a sound repertoire of tasty dishes and gain confidence in the kitchen. Through the sessions you will model healthy relationships, aim to develop a client’s personal competence and provide them with practical skills. 

The Salvation Army delivers a Survivor Support Service which complements formal/governmental and voluntary services by offering additional practical and holistic support to survivors of modern slavery. The programme supports people on their journey from victim to survivor by offering them a safe space to integrate with one another and be part of a healthy community.

This daytime session will be on a specified weekday and will run for approximately 3 hours - further information will be provided to potential applicants.

As one of our volunteers, you will receive specialised training and regular support from our Community Hub team.

Role: Cooking Session Volunteer

Location: North London based - further details of the location will be given to successful applicants

Availability: Daytime session on a specified weekday over the total period of 3-4 hours with a preferred 12 month commitment period. You must also be able to attend initial training as well as further ongoing support/training.

Support us to offer online tuition to vulnerable pupils.

Help us to offer heavily subsidised online tuition and help improve disadvantaged pupils’ life chances.

Description

We are urgently looking for:

• Volunteer Online Tutors

• Volunteer Online French Tutors.

Volunteer Online Tutor

Volunteer Online Tutors should be able to demonstrate the flexibility to provide one-to-one online tuition to primary and secondary school pupils in all of the following subjects as requested by pupils:

• English
• Maths
• Sciences
• 11+ exam preparation
• Homework help

Please note: Previous tutoring experience in the specific subjects listed above is not essential, just a willingness to help pupils fulfil their academic potential.

What we are looking for in Volunteer Online Tutors

• Has the ability to understand the needs of pupils
• Can answer pupils’ questions and enable them to gain clarify in English, Maths, Sciences and 11+ exam preparation
• Has experience in education/teaching/teaching assistant
• Can provide online tuition across several subject areas including English, Maths, Sciences and 11+ exam preparation
• Understands the resource constraints of a small social enterprise and is able to work with these.
• Able to abide to safeguarding/child protection regulations when delivering online tuition.

Skills

· Tutoring: various subjects

· teaching

Volunteer availability

• English:  Monday, 5pm-7pm

• Maths:  Tuesday, 5pm-7pm

• Sciences:  Wednesday, 5pm-7pm

• 11+ exam preparation:  Saturday, 10am-12pm

• Homework help: Saturday, 12 noon- 2pm

Please note: To ensure continuity of services provided to pupils; a 3-month commitment is required from all volunteers.

 Making a difference

With your help we will be able to continue to help vulnerable pupils who have little or no academic support at home and find it difficult to work by themselves. During the COVID 19 crisis it is even more crucial to offer personalised academic intervention which is affordable and universally accessible to support disadvantaged pupils with their home learning. Your help will be invaluable in developing pupils’ awareness of independent study methods and techniques and ultimately raising their educational aspirations as well as helping them feel more empowered to fulfil their academic potential.

You would become part of our small, friendly team and you have the opportunity to use your time to make a real difference in difficult times. You will also benefit as described below:

· gain valuable tutoring experience and enhance your cv

· enhance your communication, mentoring and planning skills

· grow in confidence and be a positive role model

· help a pupil from a disadvantaged background improve their exam results

· make a significant, lasting impact on a pupil’s future

Additional application details: All volunteers must either possess a DBS certificate or able to obtain one themselves.

Volunteer Online French Tutor

We would love Volunteer Online French Tutors who possesses:

• a sound knowledge of the French language
• confidence to deliver one-to-one online tuition to learners of all ages and abilities

Please note: Previous tutoring experience in French is not essential, just a willingness to help pupils fulfil their academic potential.

What we are looking for in Volunteer Online French Tutors

• Has the ability to understand the needs of learners of all ages and abilities
• Can answer learners’ questions and enable them to gain clarify in French
• Has experience in French education/teaching French/ French teaching assistant
• Can provide French online tuition to learners of all ages and abilities
• Understands the resource constraints of a small social enterprise and is able to work with these.
• Able to abide to safeguarding/child protection regulations when delivering online tuition.

Skills

· Tutoring: French

· Teaching French

• Sound knowledge of French Language

Volunteer availability

• French: Thursday, 5pm-7pm

Please note: To ensure continuity of services provided to pupils; a 3-month commitment is required from all volunteers.

Making a difference

With your help we will be able to continue to help vulnerable pupils who have little or no academic support at home and find it difficult to work by themselves. During the COVID 19 crisis it is even more crucial to offer personalised academic intervention which is affordable and universally accessible to support disadvantaged pupils with their home learning. Your help will be invaluable in developing pupils’ awareness of independent study methods and techniques and ultimately raising their educational aspirations as well as helping them feel more empowered to fulfil their academic potential.

You would become part of our small, friendly team and you have the opportunity to use your time to make a real difference in difficult times. You will also benefit as described below:

· gain valuable tutoring experience and enhance your cv

· enhance your communication, mentoring and planning skills

· grow in confidence and be a positive role model

· help a pupil from a disadvantaged background improve their exam results

· make a significant, lasting impact on a pupil’s future

Additional application details: All volunteers must either possess a DBS certificate or able to obtain one themselves.

This is a great volunteering opportunity for an individual committed to social justice within an organisation passionate and focused on bringing about positive and long-lasting change to the lives of children and young people in Harrow. 

Young Harrow Foundation (YHF) is an organisation committed to helping change the lives of children and young people in Harrow through offering our membership, the local voluntary sector in Harrow, the help to build capacity, increase fundraising opportunities and facilitate partnership working in the community. 

We are looking for a new Chair with the vision and creativity to work with trustees and the staff team to explore new ways of working in partnership with its member organisations and other key local organisations to help Young Harrow Foundation achieve its outcomes effectively and efficiently.

We would particularly welcome applications from individuals with a clear understanding of governance and who would also be able to contribute to the organisation's strategic planning. The successful candidate must be able to lead, motivate, advise and develop the Board of Trustees and support and challenge, as required, our CEO, to help meet YHF’s strategic and operational objectives.

The Board of Trustees plays a key role in the functioning and success of CoppaFeel!We are looking for a new Trustee to join our Board and are encouraging applications from candidates who have experience in equality, diversity and inclusion or with a background in human resources. We also encourage you to apply if you have a passion for CoppaFeel!, checking boobs, or creating behaviour change and empowering people to be proactive about their health.

As a CoppaFeel! Trustee you will be involved at a strategic level to ensure that the charity achieves the purpose for which it was set up and hold us accountable in delivering our strategic objectives and best meeting the needs of our beneficiaries.

Social media volunteer wanted! The Klinefelter's Syndrome Association (KSA) is a small charity and is looking for a Social Media Officer to help implement our newly developed social media strategy, whilst also identifying new trends to help boost our online presence. The role is a great way to build work experience, enhance a CV and bring some much-needed attention to an important cause. The estimated time commitment would be 2-4 hours per week. 

As a charity we receive numerous enquiries on a daily basis from members of the public related to cats and feline welfare. Our enquiries volunteers are part of a passionate team of volunteers that help Cats Protection signpost and manage these enquiries. They help our feline friends answering questions from members of the public, providing advice and signposting queries to other volunteers and staff if needed. 

What can I expect to be doing:

• Responding to enquiries from members of the public 
• Communicating with others and proving information in response to queries
• Signposting queries and requests to other team members   

Spires is an award-winning charity that has been working with homeless and disadvantaged people in Streatham, South London, since 1990.  Working with some of the most isolated and vulnerable in our society, we support over 900 men and women every year.

We are seeking a new Treasurer to join our friendly and committed Board of Trustees.

Role summary

In addition to Trustees’ responsibilities, the new Treasurer will monitor the financial standing of the centre. They will look at cash-flow forecasting, income streams, out-going expenses and the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources. The Treasurer will also oversee and report on the financial health of the charity to the Board of trustees at regular intervals and provide oversight on funding bids.

Person description

We are looking for an individual with the following background/experience:

• Qualified accountant and/or knowledge and experience in finance.
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship and adhering to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
• Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to the Board and other stakeholders.
• Analytical and evaluation skills.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge and experience of charity fundraising and finance practices.
• An understanding of Spires’ work and the challenges faced by our services users (Desirable)

We are fully committed to increasing the diversity of our Board. Having a more diverse Board will help us to understand better the needs of the communities we serve. To this end we would especially welcome applications from people from a variety of ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented on our Board.

We are also open to hear from individuals interested in joining our Board who have a variety of other skills and experience including: social work, education, legal and probation services.

Time commitment

The Board meets six times a year in the evenings. In addition to Board meetings, the treasurer will need to commit to approximately 1 ½ hours a month.

How to apply and other details

Applications should be made via Reach Volunteering in the first instance. Please provide a CV together with a supporting statement explaining your suitability for the role. This should include why you are interested in the role, how your skills and experience match the role description and any other relevant details.

Applicants will be longlisted and invited for an informal first interview with the Chief Executive. This will also be their opportunity to meet staff and see the services in action.

Candidates will then be shortlisted and invited for a formal interview with a panel of trustees including the Chair. They will be asked to make a short presentation based on their observations of the services.

Spires is an award-winning charity that has been working with homeless and disadvantaged people in Streatham, South London, since 1990.  Working with some of the most isolated and vulnerable in our society, we support over 900 men and women every year.

Our current Chair is approaching the end of their second term and we are now looking for a new dynamic and experienced Chair to step up and lead our board.

Role summary

Our Board of Trustees works together to ensure Spires’ work is sustainable and accountable by exercising good governance and following all necessary policies and procedures.

The Chair of Trustees will:

•  Provide leadership and direction to the board of Trustees and enable the Board to fulfil their responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of the organisation.
•  Ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document, charity law, company law and other relevant legislation/regulations.
•  Work in partnership with the chief executive, senior staff members and support the employees, helping them achieve the aims of the organisation; and to optimise the relationship between the board of Trustees and the staff.
•  Facilitate the Board of Trustees in stimulating excellent, well-rounded and carefully considered strategic decision-making.

Person specification

Essential:

• Previous experience in a leadership role.
• Non-executive experience preferably in the voluntary sector
• Commitment to the charity’s objects, aims and values and willingness to devote time to carry out responsibilities.
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship and adhering to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
• Strategic and forward looking vision in relation to the charity’s objects and aims.
• Good, independent judgement, political impartiality and the ability to think creatively in the context of the organisation and external environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to respect the confidences of colleagues.
• Balancing tact and diplomacy with willingness to challenge and constructively criticise.

Desirable:

• Leadership experience in the charity sector
• Business development experience
• Links into our local community
• Experience in our particular sector

As an organisation we are particularly keen to ensure that our Trustees are fully representative of the community in which we work and at the current time we would warmly welcome applications from people with a diverse range of background, ethnicity, gender, culture and physical ability.

Time commitment

The board meets six times a year in the evenings. The Chair will meet once monthly with the Chief executive and should be available for phone calls.

How to apply and further details

Applications should be made via Reach Volunteering in the first instance. Please provide a CV together with a supporting statement explaining your suitability for the role. This should also include why you are interested in the role, how your skills and experience match the role description and any other relevant details.

• Applicants will be longlisted and invited for an informal first interview with the Chief Executive. This will also be their opportunity to meet staff and see the services in action.
• Candidates will then be shortlisted and invited for a formal interview with a panel of trustees including the Chair. They will be asked to make a short presentation based on their observations of the services.

At Cats Protection we will continue to find new and loving homes for cats and kittens until our work around information, education and neutering reduces the long-term need for homing. Life in a rescue environment is not ideal for any cat compared with a warm, loving home. Our cat admissions volunteers help our volunteer groups and teams admit cats into our care in the most effective way possible, making the process as easy and stress free for both people and our feline friends alike.

What you can expect to be doing:

• Responding to email and telephone enquiries regarding cats coming into care
• Managing the cat waiting list and prioritising accordingly
• Liaising with other volunteers, staff, local vets and members of the public
• Using our administrative systems to record cats coming into care
• General administrative duties such as photocopying and filing

Across the UK many of our feline friends are cared for by volunteer fosterers who provide a stable, safe and loving environment in their homes or in purpose built pens in their gardens. They provide vital hands on care and accommodation to stray, abandoned cats or cats whose owners could sadly no longer keep them, and are part of a dedicated team of volunteers committed to finding new homes for cats in need.

Most of our fosterers care for one or two cats at a time and enjoy providing lots of TLC to those cats which have been pre-loved or have had a difficult start in life. Some of our fosterers look after new mums and kittens and provide round the clock care to new-borns with tummies to fill and lots to learn. No matter what type of cats they have in care our fosterers provide the best start to the next stage of their lives.

What you can expect to be doing:

• Meeting the needs of the cats and kittens in your care

• Maintaining minimum veterinary and cat care standards

• Cleaning and looking after the cats environment and equipment

• Feeding, grooming and administering medication (such as flea and worm treatments)

• Spending time enriching the cats experience in care including; play, exercise and stroking

• Introducing the cat to prospective adopters

Unfortunately our feline friends can occasionally stray or get lost, which can be extremely distressing for their owners. Our lost and found volunteers are passionate about reuniting lost cats and bringing families back together. They help cats and their owners by advertising lost cats and providing support, advice and guidance to people searching for their cats. 

What you can expect to be doing:

• Responding to enquiries from the public about lost and found cats
• Keeping up to date records of lost and founds cats
• Matching cats that are reported lost with those reported found
• Advertising lost and found cats
• Providing help and information to owners about their lost cats

Our education team leaders play an important role in raising awareness of Cats Protection and feline welfare. They support and lead a team of education volunteers by providing the help, feedback and encouragement needed to make sure other volunteers are confident and happyin their roles. As a team, our education volunteers promote and deliver pre-prepared talks, help spread messages around feline welfare and act as the voice of cats in their local communities. They deliver information talks to adults and children, and help spread our vision of a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.

What you can expect to be doing:

• Liaising with your Community Education Officer to plan team activity
• Coordinating education speaker volunteers (who deliver talks within the community)
• Providing support, encouragement and feedback to your team  
• Liaising with schools and community groups to organise volunteer talks
• Supporting new volunteers
• Observing volunteers giving talks and providing them with constructive feedback

About the journal

The Internet Journal of Restorative Justice (IJRJ) is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal with a uniquely practical approach to researching and investigating restorative justice.

IJRJ’ primary aim is to publish scholarly and peer-reviewed articles of the highest standard from many areas of expertise including restorative practices in schools, neighbourhoods, organizations and businesses, family matters and (youth) care, restorative justice in the criminal and juvenile justice system, restorative justice in prison settings and restorative aftercare. IJRJ’s aims include:

• Inform and influence social justice policy at national and international levels
• Enable those with limited resources to freely access scholarly and peer-reviewed articles on restorative justice including students, practitioners and the public
• Push the barriers of restorative justice and challenge conventional approaches
• Enable junior researchers to publish alongside leading names in restorative justice, and encourage a dialogue between various generations of academics
• Increase awareness of the restorative justice concept and help address misconceptions about its potential and limitations.

Who are we looking for?

Individuals with an academic qualitative or quantitative research background who have an interest in restorative justice. Previous publishing experience is desirable.

Why become a reviewer?

• This is a great opportunity to become involved with journals which are vital for everyone involved in youth matters internationally.
• You can download for free all articles published during the year you serve as a reviewer.

Join our wonderful peer support charity and use your skills and experience to build on a foundation of excellence, ensure sustainability and grow the charity as part of our small and passionate Board.

The Ripple Pond was set up by two mothers whose sons were both injured whilst serving in Afghanistan. They recognised the need for support for the loved ones of those physically or emotionally injured whilst serving in the British Armed Forces. The Ripple Pond provide peer support to The Armed Forces community, this includes anyone over the age of 18 who is supporting a serving person or veteran and needs support for themselves. This small but unique charity is vital to our 650+ members and covers the whole of the UK. The charity is based in Aldershot, Hampshire, and Board meetings are either held in Aldershot, or London, at least four times a year (once per quarter). This role is voluntary, but all reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

What will you be doing?

The Marketing and Communications Trustee's duties include the following:

• Assess current marketing and communications practices within the charity and make recommendations to The Board and staff that will aid in the growth and development of the charity
• Support the ongoing development and implementation of the marketing and communications strategy
• Support and encourage the Director and the Marketing and Communications Officer, to broaden awareness of the charity’s mission and increase its visibility across a wider audience
• Support the Director and the Marketing and Communications Officer, to develop the charity’s brand
• Enable The Board and staff to recognise and capitalise on internal and external communications opportunities
• Provide The Board with marketing and communications advice and guidance, drawing on your skills and experience, to enable The Board to make sound decisions
• Perform the standard duties of a Trustee.

For further details and the person specification, please see the attached Role Description.

What difference will you make?

In this voluntary position you will play an important role in strategically ushering the charity in to a new era, ensuring that this unique source of support is there for our beneficiaries when they need it most, now and for many years to come. 

What's in it for you?

You will have the opportunity to mould the next phase of The Ripple Pond's future and help the charity to reach more beneficiaries and provide better support to those whom are quite often overlooked in the Armed Forces community. This is a period in the charity's history where you can make a significant and lasting impact.

Before you apply

The tenure for this trustee role would be for an initial period of three years. The Board would like to appoint someone as soon as possible and interviews will be arranged as suitable applicants apply. Once an expression of interest has been made regarding this position, we will arrange to meet with you in order to discuss the role further, your experience and availability. 

Thank you for your interest.