Chair of Trustees (Voluntary)

Are you a leader with a passion for mental health?

Do you think strategically and embrace growth and change?

Could you succeed in a role that requires drive, passion, flexibility and a constant focus on the beneficiaries of our services?

Can you help rapidly grow our services to support people across the whole of Surrey?

If you answered yes to these 4 questions, how does this role sound to you?

As the new chair of the board of trustees you will:

• Ensure that Woking Mind has the maximum positive impact for all service users.

• Act as an ambassador and a public face of Woking Mind, using your network to develop relationship with a range of stakeholders as we continue to expand our range of services and geographical reach.

• Lead a board that reflects the diverse community we support; ensuring it has the skills, knowledge and experience it needs to meet today’s objectives and tomorrow’s challenges.

• Work with the chief executive to support policy making and with the board to ensure the good governance of the charity.

Woking Mind has existed for over 40 years. With an experienced chief executive and leadership team, it has grown enormously in the last 18 months and income has increased 5 fold in the last 3 years. This is an exciting time to join the charity as it continues to expand its service offering and geographic reach.

Opportunity to influence future strategy at an exciting time for leading farming charity! 

RABI is looking for a new trustee to join its board and help set the strategic direction of our organisation, while ensuring management is held to account, to deliver relevant and effective support for the farming community in England and Wales.
Ideally with a background in farming or a related agricultural industry, our trustee will contribute time, expertise and local or specialist knowledge as a member of the governing body of this 160 year old charity.
A call to RABI’s Helpline puts farmers, farmworkers and their families in touch with an experienced team who can offer vital sources of support, via a growing range of services, when times get too tough to bear alone.
Being a trustee of RABI is a voluntary role which involves attendance at regular meetings (in non-pandemic times, usually held in Oxford) as well communicating by telephone/electronic means. There will also be opportunities to join sub-committees and attend events. Reasonable expenses can be reimbursed as appropriate.
Previous experience as a trustee would be welcome and specific knowledge of agricultural and alternative land use, marketing, communications, strategic planning, governance and/or finance in a charity or business environment, would be very useful.
For further information or to express interest in the role, please see our website  or email our Head of Governance. We will then send an information pack to you, which includes an application form. It is anticipated that interviews for new trustees will take place in March/April.
RABI Charity Reg No 208858

Leadership Assembly: One of the greatest challenges we face in Africa is bad leadership and this affects the lives of youth and young leaders. We are focused on addressing the issues of bad leadership in Africa by providing training, coaching and mentorship on purposeful, servant and value-based leadership to the youth.

MARKETING

• Help in marketing, promoting and sharing the programs and events and her vision.

• Volunteer 3 hours per week

Parkinson's UK local groups offer friendship, support, and numerous activities for people affected by Parkinson's.

The group is a core part of the local Parkinson's community. Joining as helper means you will be too - meeting new people and building new relationships.

You could be putting the kettle on, to give a warm welcome to new group attendees, or making sure the group activities run smoothly - and all activities are open to you too.

This role is flexible, and can be tweaked to suit the time you have to give. Our staff and existing volunteers will be there to support you every step of the way.

As part of recruitment, you will be asked to provide a reference for this role. Speak to your staff contact for more information

Role: Events & Challenges Volunteer

Responsible to: Income & Engagement Manager

Time commitment:                   To suit your availability

Location:Home based

Background

Sports Connections Foundation (SCF) was established in 2010 with the aim of using the power of sport to inspire, empower, educate and transform the lives of children and young people and we are proud to have engaged with over 550,000 children and young people​. Our vision is to inspire young people to pursue their dreams and develop inherent potential. 

As a children's Charity, Sports Connections Foundation are totally committed to raising aspirations & creating role models for the next generation & providing exciting exit routes & transforming communities.  We support children who are disadvantaged, vulnerable, poverty stricken or facing life threatening illnesses.

SCF supports children in their formative years with a particular focus on transition, inclusion and young people who are facing the challenge or poor mental health, social isolation and economic deprivation. Our framework ensures we cross both the education and community environments. Aspects of what we deliver include: mentoring sessions, positive play & therapeutic Intervention, Theme Positive Activity and School Holiday Programmes. 

SCF are looking for an Events & Challenges volunteer to help to put together and deliver a portfolio of events for the charities fundraising strategy. Ideally candidates will have some experience in organising events either in the charity or corporate sector.

Role description

Volunteers must have their own laptop and be someone who is very flexible and able to work remotely.

• Research new event opportunities in keeping with current restrictions
• Work with the SCF Income & Engagement Manager to promote and deliver fundraising events
• Support SCF’s Corporate Partners with fundraising events
• Create event plans to ensure that events are delivered on time and in budget
• Help maintain and develop a calendar of events
• Liaise with suppliers of 3rd party events
• Report to the Income & Engagement Manager and keep in regular contact
• Onboarding and delivering our supporter journey of event participants
• Attend SCF meetings when required (virtual)

The benefits to you

• Experience working with a professional organisation
• A sense of satisfaction and pride for helping to make a valuable difference
• Developing and utilising your skills
• References for future employers
• Meet new people

Skills, experiences and qualities

• Event management is desirable
• Excellent organisational skills and able to work to deadlines
• Personable, enthusiastic and approachable
• Own initiative
• You'll be a positive advocate for SCF

What you can expect from SCF

• An induction session to introduce you to the charity, recognise your skills and identify any ongoing support you may need from us in order to fulfil the role
• A designated point of contact for support and guidance, when needed
• Recommendation letters and references.
• Preferential hiring
• Opportunity to shadow someone in the organisation to develop skills.
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses, for example travelling to and from the fundraising venue
• Volunteer newsletter

Time commitment

This is a flexible role to suit your availability, and as such there is no minimum time commitment.

Recruitment process

You must be a UK resident and aged 18 or over.  At SCF we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that a diverse volunteering community will help us to continue the support for those children and young people who need it most.

Leadership Assembly: One of the greatest challenges we face in Africa is bad leadership and this affects the lives of youth and young leaders. We are focused on addressing the issues of bad leadership in Africa by providing training, coaching and mentorship on purposeful, servant and value-based leadership to the youth.

LEGAL

• Help us formulate a constitutions' and funds to get the organisation registered.

• Volunteer 2 hours per week

Parkinson's UK local groups offer friendship, support, and numerous activities for people affected by Parkinson's.

In Swindon, the friendly group is a core part of the local Parkinson's community. As a committee volunteer your role will be varied and geared to what you like to do - fundraising, organising speakers,admin, & more. You could have a hand in arranging activities too, whether it's walking football, or a chance for friends and family of those living with Parkinson's to meet - and all activities are open to you too.

You'll build existing connections, and meet new people in your local area, all whilst making a difference to those living with Parkinson's in Swindon.

The group meets each month, but many of our volunteers undertake parts of their roles from home - at a time that suits you. This is a flexible role, and you could be doing any or all of the tasks on the role description - speak to your staff contact for more detail.

Parkinson's UK local groups offer friendship, support, and numerous activities for people affected by Parkinson's. 

Supporting the Chair in leading a friendly & committed group of volunteers, you'll be a core part of the local Parkinson's community, meeting new people and making a difference.

You'll help shape the many activities offered in Swindon, bringing the group and committee together whilst using and  your developing leadership skills.

From monthly committee meetings to liaising with local staff you'll be a key point of contact for Parkinson's UK, acting as an ambassador for the charity.  You'll support the Chair and lead meetings in their absence.

As part of recruitment, you will be asked to provide a reference for this role. Speak to your staff contact for more information.

Parkinson's UK local groups offer friendship, support, and numerous activities for people affected by Parkinson's. 

Supporting & helping lead a committed group of volunteers, you'll be a core part of the local Parkinson's community, meeting new people and making a difference.

You'll shape the activities offered in Salisbury, bringing the group and committee together whilst using & developing leadership skills.  You will deputise for the Chair in their absence, leading meetings & making decisions.

From monthly committee meetings to liaising with local staff you'll be a key point of contact for Parkinson's UK, acting as an ambassador for the charity.

For many children and young people living in foster care can be unsettling. You can make a difference by volunteering as an Independent Visitor.

Independent Visitors support a child or young person on a one-to-one basis. Young people are offered the chance to meet with an Independent Visitor if they have little or no contact with their own families. As a volunteer you are there for the child or young person; a positive role-model who is independent and distinct from the paid professionals they see.

You will meet with a child or young person once a month to offer support, encouragement and guidance. This could involve taking part in a fun activity together or simply having a chat.

If you would like to be there for a child or young person, letting them know they have someone on their side, then this is the volunteering role for you.

We will support you in this role by ensuring that you receive regular supervision, and have a key contact for day-to-day advice and guidance. In return for the time you give you will receive valuable training and gain experience and skills. You’ll be making a real difference too.

Independent Visitors are currently meeting young people via distance methods during current covid-19 restrictions.

Our values are to be compassionate, open and bold. If this sounds like you we’d love to hear from you.

Gye Nyame Development Foundation UK (GNDFuk) is looking for dedicated volunteers for general Charity work. Times are flexible. DBS check required or we can help you get DBS checked.

Parkinson's UK local groups offer friendship, support, and numerous activities for people affected by Parkinson's. 

In the South of the Forest of Dean, the group has been a core part of the local Parkinson's community. Joining as the Lead Volunteer means you will be too - meeting new people and building new relationships. We need someone to come in and restart & refresh the group - with our support of course.

You could be putting the kettle on, to give a warm welcome to new group attendees, organising speakers, & activities and making sure the group activities run smoothly.  You'll be a people-person who enjoys organising!

This role is flexible, and be tweaked to suit the time you have to give. Our staff and existing volunteers will be there to support you every step of the way.

As part of recruitment, you will be asked to provide a reference for this role. 

We are delighted to currently be working alongside The Queen’s Nursing Institute to appoint their next Honorary Treasurer. The QNI is the oldest nursing charity in the world and a leading voice for nurses working in the community in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The QNI are now looking to strengthen their Board and are seeking an Honorary Treasurer – a qualified Accountant/Treasurer, ideally AMCT with an understanding of Charity SOPR. You will lead the Board’s duty to ensure proper accounting records are kept, financial resources are controlled and invested in line with governance, legal and regulatory requirements. You will have exceptional communication, interpersonal and analytical skills with the ability to ensure decisions are actioned in a timely manner.

Trustees have a duty to ensure that the charity is well run, solvent, legally compliant, and working towards the charitable purpose for which it was established, and Trustee roles are an important and a highly rewarding way to support an organisation. Please note that Trustee roles are unremunerated voluntary positions, although reasonable travel expenses will be paid.

The QNI are committed to equality of opportunity, supports and encourages under-represented groups and values diversity. We seek people from a wide range of backgrounds, who will bring a fresh perspective to the Board and having reviewed existing Trustees diversity, skills and experience, QNI are keen for the Board to reflect the diversity of the communities that they work with and therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please contact Heidi Earp, Director of Langton Not 4 Profit our retained consultants for further information on this role.

GNDFuk is looking for a passionate African Drumming and Dance Teacher in UK to help develop, Choreograph and train GNDFuk Youth Dance Group and After School Clubs.

Responsibilities:

• To teach young people and children age between 4 to 15years African dance, drumming and drama infused with street dance in the Croydon area.
• Assistance in project and schedule planning including setting up and clearing up
• To assist in ensuring that activities are executed safely
• To assist in managing and coordinating initiatives, events and activities to encourage the involvement of children and young people.

Person Specification:

• Someone enthusiastic and creative who is committed to working with children and young people
• Good communication skills. The ability to listen and relate to children and young people of different ages in appropriate style and language.
• A sound understanding of equality issues, respecting and valuing individual’s diversity and the variety of their contributions.
• Understanding of the importance of participation among children and young people and a respect for their views and opinions.
• Experience of involvement in or working with youth groups and organising activities for children and young people desirable.
• Strong knowledge and ability in speaking, reading and writing in English language is essential.
• Strong African Dance and Drumming Knowledge and skills.

All interested candidates are required to send us a letter of application, a resume, and contact .If your application is accepted, you will be invited initially to an phone interview. If you pass this interview, we will then contact you for a face to face interview. Any applications received after the closing date will not be considered unless we have been unable to find a suitable candidate for this vacancy.

Successful candidates will require a DBS/police check and references prior to commencement.