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Check my CVSWEATY BETTY FOUNDATION WE’VE JUST GOT STARTED AND WE NEED YOUR HELP
Sweaty Betty, the activewear brand for women, has recently launched a new charity, the Sweaty Betty Foundation. The Foundation’s mission is to empower women and girls from every background to get active, and stay active, for life. We are looking for new trustees for our board to support and lead our strategy.
With the backing of the amazing Sweaty Betty brand and organisation, we want to help teenage girls to ‘respect their sweat’ and get active in a way that works for them at school, in their community and online. Our particular focus is girls aged 10-18 from families living on low incomes and from ethnically diverse communities with a specific focus, in the UK on Black and South Asian communities, and in the US on Black and Hispanic communities, as research shows these girls have less opportunities to get active.
What we are looking for
We want diversity on our board of trustees to help shape our plans. Given the focus of the work of the Foundation, we would welcome applications from the following people, who are currently underrepresented on our Board:
- In their late teens (18 and above) or 20s
- Either has now, or grew up with, a low household income
- From an ethnically diverse background and, if from the UK, with a particular focus on those from a Black or South Asian heritage community
- If based in the UK, live outside London in one of the following urban areas: Leeds/Bradford, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham
We are also seeking trustees who have skills in delivering community programmes, digital, behaviour change, finance and working with corporate foundations. And most importantly, who are passionate about helping us achieve our mission!
Trustees are responsible for ensuring the charity achieves its mission, tracks its progress, complies with charity law and protects its finances. You can find out more about the responsibilities of the role in the application pack. Trustee roles are unpaid, but all expenses are covered, and we will support you in every way to be an effective trustee.
So, if you think you have the motivation, background and skills to help us, we would love to hear from you.
There is an online application process consisting of a short number of questions to help assess applications and decide who to invite for the first round of interviews. We are not asking for a CV at this stage so we can assess applicants in the fairest way. Please contact the Reach TrusteeWorks Team who will forward the links. We’re also happy to answer any questions about the role.
Closing date is 7 June 2021.
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From the items we get donated, to the wonderful volunteers who help run our shops, not to mention those who the funds help, the British Red Cross has many stories to tell. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us spread the word about the amazing things that happen in our shops. If you are over 16 and are looking to gain communications and marketing experience, or just flex your existing skills, we would love to have you on the team.
Disclaimers:
Covid19 Health and Safety Statement
The British Red Cross continues to apply the highest available standards across all nations and activities, to ensure our volunteers are protected, irrespective of where they work. Where possible we encourage all of our volunteers to work from home if they can.
Where a volunteer role cannot be performed from home, or a volunteer has only been able to volunteer from home and now wants to return to their usual place of work, volunteers will be invited to complete a risk assessment to support them to volunteer outside of their home, where it is safe to do so.
Deployment into role will be subject to the BRC safe working policy position and individual and building risk assessments.
Due to the need to accommodate a fixed number of people at one time in our shops due to coronavirus and current strict social distancing requirements, we regret that we may not be able to accommodate 15-17 year old volunteers in certain locations or at selected times due to a temporary lack of adequate supervision. The shop manager will advise you if this is the case after your application has been received.
Volunteer role | Retail - Communications and marketing volunteer |
Volunteer manager | Shop manager |
Where you will be based | Shop |
Why we want you
Our shops are unique environments where both the items and the people have a story to tell, and we need your help to tell these stories.
We are looking for a vibrant, confident communicator with a passion for social media and blogging to help grow our online presence. From in-store events to engaging with the wider second-hand community, this role will give you an opportunity to expand your communications and marketing skills, and all whilst spreading the power of kindness.
What you will be doing
- Drafting original and engaging content for our various communication channels.
- Visiting shops to find inspiration, capture stories and take photos and videos for our digital assets library.
- Attending all sorts of events and reporting back on what you find!
The skills you need
- No previous experience is needed, but an understanding of social media will help.
- Communications skills and adherence to British Red Cross guidance.
- Willingness to undertake induction in role.
What's in it for you
- Tangible experience of creating content for the world's largest humanitarian organisation.
- The chance to meet and work with our wonderful shop teams.
Disclaimer
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more
From the items we get donated, to the wonderful volunteers who help run our shops, not to mention those who the funds help, the British Red Cross has many stories to tell. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us spread the word about the amazing things that happen in our shops. If you are over 16 and are looking to gain communications and marketing experience, or just flex your existing skills, we would love to have you on the team.
Disclaimers:
Covid19 Health and Safety Statement
The British Red Cross continues to apply the highest available standards across all nations and activities, to ensure our volunteers are protected, irrespective of where they work. Where possible we encourage all of our volunteers to work from home if they can.
Where a volunteer role cannot be performed from home, or a volunteer has only been able to volunteer from home and now wants to return to their usual place of work, volunteers will be invited to complete a risk assessment to support them to volunteer outside of their home, where it is safe to do so.
Deployment into role will be subject to the BRC safe working policy position and individual and building risk assessments.
Due to the need to accommodate a fixed number of people at one time in our shops due to coronavirus and current strict social distancing requirements, we regret that we may not be able to accommodate 15-17 year old volunteers in certain locations or at selected times due to a temporary lack of adequate supervision. The shop manager will advise you if this is the case after your application has been received.
Volunteer role | Retail - Communications and marketing volunteer |
Volunteer manager | Shop manager |
Where you will be based | Shop |
Why we want you
Our shops are unique environments where both the items and the people have a story to tell, and we need your help to tell these stories.
We are looking for a vibrant, confident communicator with a passion for social media and blogging to help grow our online presence. From in-store events to engaging with the wider second-hand community, this role will give you an opportunity to expand your communications and marketing skills, and all whilst spreading the power of kindness.
What you will be doing
- Drafting original and engaging content for our various communication channels.
- Visiting shops to find inspiration, capture stories and take photos and videos for our digital assets library.
- Attending all sorts of events and reporting back on what you find!
The skills you need
- No previous experience is needed, but an understanding of social media will help.
- Communications skills and adherence to British Red Cross guidance.
- Willingness to undertake induction in role.
What's in it for you
- Tangible experience of creating content for the world's largest humanitarian organisation.
- The chance to meet and work with our wonderful shop teams.
Disclaimer
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more
Shifts will be on weekends in the mornings. Accompany a staff member on outreach shifts, during which you will:
- Respond to referrals for new rough sleepers, complete assessments, to see if immediate housing options might be available, and respond to urgent needs
- Meet more entrenched rough sleepers and finding new ways to engage them and overcome barriers into housing
- Encourage and enable rough sleepers to engage with other services that might help their recovery, such as mental health and substance misuse
- Take notes and record accurate information about rough sleepers and sleep sites
- Interact with members of the public, local businesses and other stakeholders, who are involved with rough sleepers in the borough
- Ensure confidentiality and the dignity of our clients
Accompany a staff member on outreach shifts, during which you will:
- Respond to referrals for new rough sleepers, complete assessments, to see if immediate housing options might be available, and respond to urgent needs
- Meet more entrenched rough sleepers and finding new ways to engage them and overcome barriers into housing
- Encourage and enable rough sleepers to engage with other services that might help their recovery, such as mental health and substance misuse
- Take notes and record accurate information about rough sleepers and sleep sites
- Interact with members of the public, local businesses and other stakeholders, who are involved with rough sleepers in the borough
- Ensure confidentiality and the dignity of our clients
“Thames Reach's mission is to help homeless and vulnerable people to find decent homes, build supportive relationships an... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
From the items we get donated, to the wonderful volunteers who help run our shops, not to mention those who the funds help, the British Red Cross has many stories to tell. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us spread the word about the amazing things that happen in our shops. If you are over 16 and are looking to gain communications and marketing experience, or just flex your existing skills, we would love to have you on the team.
Disclaimers:
Covid19 Health and Safety Statement
The British Red Cross continues to apply the highest available standards across all nations and activities, to ensure our volunteers are protected, irrespective of where they work. Where possible we encourage all of our volunteers to work from home if they can.
Where a volunteer role cannot be performed from home, or a volunteer has only been able to volunteer from home and now wants to return to their usual place of work, volunteers will be invited to complete a risk assessment to support them to volunteer outside of their home, where it is safe to do so.
Deployment into role will be subject to the BRC safe working policy position and individual and building risk assessments.
Due to the need to accommodate a fixed number of people at one time in our shops due to coronavirus and current strict social distancing requirements, we regret that we may not be able to accommodate 15-17 year old volunteers in certain locations or at selected times due to a temporary lack of adequate supervision. The shop manager will advise you if this is the case after your application has been received.
Volunteer role | Retail - Communications and marketing volunteer |
Volunteer manager | Shop manager |
Where you will be based | Shop |
Why we want you
Our shops are unique environments where both the items and the people have a story to tell, and we need your help to tell these stories.
We are looking for a vibrant, confident communicator with a passion for social media and blogging to help grow our online presence. From in-store events to engaging with the wider second-hand community, this role will give you an opportunity to expand your communications and marketing skills, and all whilst spreading the power of kindness.
What you will be doing
- Drafting original and engaging content for our various communication channels.
- Visiting shops to find inspiration, capture stories and take photos and videos for our digital assets library.
- Attending all sorts of events and reporting back on what you find!
The skills you need
- No previous experience is needed, but an understanding of social media will help.
- Communications skills and adherence to British Red Cross guidance.
- Willingness to undertake induction in role.
What's in it for you
- Tangible experience of creating content for the world's largest humanitarian organisation.
- The chance to meet and work with our wonderful shop teams.
Disclaimer
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more
From the items we get donated, to the wonderful volunteers who help run our shops, not to mention those who the funds help, the British Red Cross has many stories to tell. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us spread the word about the amazing things that happen in our shops. If you are over 16 and are looking to gain communications and marketing experience, or just flex your existing skills, we would love to have you on the team.
Disclaimers:
Covid19 Health and Safety Statement
The British Red Cross continues to apply the highest available standards across all nations and activities, to ensure our volunteers are protected, irrespective of where they work. Where possible we encourage all of our volunteers to work from home if they can.
Where a volunteer role cannot be performed from home, or a volunteer has only been able to volunteer from home and now wants to return to their usual place of work, volunteers will be invited to complete a risk assessment to support them to volunteer outside of their home, where it is safe to do so.
Deployment into role will be subject to the BRC safe working policy position and individual and building risk assessments.
Due to the need to accommodate a fixed number of people at one time in our shops due to coronavirus and current strict social distancing requirements, we regret that we may not be able to accommodate 15-17 year old volunteers in certain locations or at selected times due to a temporary lack of adequate supervision. The shop manager will advise you if this is the case after your application has been received.
Volunteer role | Retail - Communications and marketing volunteer |
Volunteer manager | Shop manager |
Where you will be based | Shop |
Why we want you
Our shops are unique environments where both the items and the people have a story to tell, and we need your help to tell these stories.
We are looking for a vibrant, confident communicator with a passion for social media and blogging to help grow our online presence. From in-store events to engaging with the wider second-hand community, this role will give you an opportunity to expand your communications and marketing skills, and all whilst spreading the power of kindness.
What you will be doing
- Drafting original and engaging content for our various communication channels.
- Visiting shops to find inspiration, capture stories and take photos and videos for our digital assets library.
- Attending all sorts of events and reporting back on what you find!
The skills you need
- No previous experience is needed, but an understanding of social media will help.
- Communications skills and adherence to British Red Cross guidance.
- Willingness to undertake induction in role.
What's in it for you
- Tangible experience of creating content for the world's largest humanitarian organisation.
- The chance to meet and work with our wonderful shop teams.
Disclaimer
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more
From the items we get donated, to the wonderful volunteers who help run our shops, not to mention those who the funds help, the British Red Cross has many stories to tell. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us spread the word about the amazing things that happen in our shops. If you are over 16 and are looking to gain communications and marketing experience, or just flex your existing skills, we would love to have you on the team.
Disclaimers:
Covid19 Health and Safety Statement
The British Red Cross continues to apply the highest available standards across all nations and activities, to ensure our volunteers are protected, irrespective of where they work. Where possible we encourage all of our volunteers to work from home if they can.
Where a volunteer role cannot be performed from home, or a volunteer has only been able to volunteer from home and now wants to return to their usual place of work, volunteers will be invited to complete a risk assessment to support them to volunteer outside of their home, where it is safe to do so.
Deployment into role will be subject to the BRC safe working policy position and individual and building risk assessments.
Due to the need to accommodate a fixed number of people at one time in our shops due to coronavirus and current strict social distancing requirements, we regret that we may not be able to accommodate 15-17 year old volunteers in certain locations or at selected times due to a temporary lack of adequate supervision. The shop manager will advise you if this is the case after your application has been received.
Volunteer role | Retail - Communications and marketing volunteer |
Volunteer manager | Shop manager |
Where you will be based | Shop |
Why we want you
Our shops are unique environments where both the items and the people have a story to tell, and we need your help to tell these stories.
We are looking for a vibrant, confident communicator with a passion for social media and blogging to help grow our online presence. From in-store events to engaging with the wider second-hand community, this role will give you an opportunity to expand your communications and marketing skills, and all whilst spreading the power of kindness.
What you will be doing
- Drafting original and engaging content for our various communication channels.
- Visiting shops to find inspiration, capture stories and take photos and videos for our digital assets library.
- Attending all sorts of events and reporting back on what you find!
The skills you need
- No previous experience is needed, but an understanding of social media will help.
- Communications skills and adherence to British Red Cross guidance.
- Willingness to undertake induction in role.
What's in it for you
- Tangible experience of creating content for the world's largest humanitarian organisation.
- The chance to meet and work with our wonderful shop teams.
Disclaimer
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more
Are you a senior legal/HR or finance professional looking to make a difference to the education sector by joining an academy trust board? Quantock Education Trust in Somerset seeks two non-executives/directors to join its board. Board meetings are held at TA6 7HW when safe to do so.
The Academy Ambassadors programme brings the expertise of the business world onto boards at multi-academy trusts (MATs) throughout the country to raise standards of education and improve the life chances of young people, which is critical to our social and economic success.
The opportunity
Quantock Education Trust (QET) based in Somerset, is a multi-academy trust comprising of one secondary and two primary schools. The trust is looking to grow and is committed to working in collaboration with small rural primary schools, to focus on issues relating to low aspiration, sparsity, deprivation and restricted opportunities. Haygrove School within the trust offers pupils a Global Learning Programme and is led by a National Leader of Education. Candidates are not required to be practicing Christians but should have sympathy with the Christian ethos of the trust.
The board seeks two business leaders with board level experience in
- human resources or
- legal/compliance or
- finance at CFO level (with accountancy qualifications) or
- growth/change management or
- corporate/charity governance
As a key member of the board you will support the trust in achieving the following over the next 12 - 24 months:
- Increasing leadership capacity across the trust by embedding the people strategy to focus on talent management and development of all staff members
- Developing a growth strategy for the trust
- Ensuring financial sustainability of the trust
What's involved?
Board governance in education is a strategic, 'eyes on, hands off' commitment which typically involves attending c. six board meetings per year/6-8 hours' time per month.
You will be responsible for:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff; and
- Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent
As an Academy Ambassador, you will join our ambassador network which provides resources, guidance, networking events and webinars to support you in your role.
All roles are pro bono.
People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Please register your interest now to be considered for the role.
Please be aware the closing date may change if we have received sufficient applications.
Improving the life chances of young people, particularly the disadvantaged, is critical to the UK’s social and economic success.
Read moreAbout us
The Inland Waterways Association are the charity that campaigns to protect and restore the country's 6,500 miles of inland waterways.
We are passionate about protecting and restoring Britain’s network of canals and navigable rivers for everyone to enjoy. The waterways are special outdoor places – sometimes tranquil and sometimes bustling – whose unique heritage and habitats are under threat from lack of funding and inconsiderate planning. We campaign locally and nationally for the waterways – supporting restorations, lobbying parliament, championing regeneration and raising waterways users concerns. We’re also prone to rolling up our sleeves and giving the waterways a bit of TLC. Our members and volunteers are waterways-lovers from all walks of life who want to preserve and improve the network for future generations.
About you
We are seeking applications from candidates who demonstrate the experience and skill sets that will be needed over the next three years to complement the existing trustees on the Board.
Four trustee positions are available to be filled this year.
We welcome applications from people from all walks of life as we look to enhance the diversity of the Board.
For more information about the role, please visit our website.
This is an opportunity to contribute to the community within Somerset and North Somerset by becoming an Academy Ambassador at Clevedon Learning Trust (CLT). Board meetings are held at BS21 6AH when safe to do so.
The Academy Ambassadors programme brings the expertise of the business world onto boards at academy trusts throughout the country to raise standards of education and improve the life chances of young people, which is critical to our social and economic success.
The opportunity
Clevedon Learning Trust oversees a group of twelve primary and secondary schools in Somerset and North Somerset. It will be opening a new Primary School in Yatton in September 2021. The board of directors and executive team have a strong educational vision and commitment to deliver the best possible outcomes for students to prepare them to make an impact in their own lives and the lives of others. Board meetings are a blend of virtual meetings or at one of the school venues. As a trust including some Church schools, an additional advantage would be if candidates qualified to be Foundation Directors, although this is not a firm requirement for candidacy.
The board seeks two business leaders with board-level experience in
- Strategic financial and budgetary management or
- Strategic HR / Workforce Planning or
- Legal / Compliance or
- Board experience as a NED or Trustee or
- Change and growth management
As a key member of the board you will support the trust in achieving the following over the next 12 - 24 months:
- CLT continues to evaluate how they can best serve the needs of their students, their staff team and the respective communities. They would anticipate that this could involve adding a small number of additional schools that have the same values and complementary capabilities.
- The trust plans to focus on using public funding in a responsible way to deliver their aspirations in the provision of education and learning experiences for all pupils. The trust is striving to embed excellent prudent financial management and consistency of financial reporting. The board wants to create a workplace environment which supports employees to learn and grow and is establishing a People Committee to develop a workforce strategy focused on areas including equality and diversity, leadership development opportunities for all, talent management and succession.
- CLT aim to strengthen governance across the trust; increasing the degree of standardisation where relevant and ensuring full compliance with the regulatory framework, whilst encouraging the Local Governing Bodies in each school to grow and develop their own capacities to provide strong support and challenge to their schools.
What's involved?
Board governance in education is a strategic, 'eyes on, hands off' commitment which typically involves attending c. six board meetings per year/6-8 hours' time per month.
You will be responsible for:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff; and
- Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent
As an Academy Ambassador, you will join our ambassador network which provides resources, guidance, networking events and webinars to support you in your role.
All roles are pro bono.
People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
What next?
Please register your interest now to be considered for the role.
Please be aware the closing date may change if we have received sufficient applications.
Improving the life chances of young people, particularly the disadvantaged, is critical to the UK’s social and economic success.
Read moreWe are currently seeking a volunteer to support our Marketing and Communications team.
You will need some experience or study in this field in order to apply for this role.
We are looking for a confident team player who will use their excellent admin, IT and social media skills for our charity. Ideally we are looking for someone to do 1 day a week for 4 months. In turn we offer excellent training and references after 4 months.
“Thames Reach's mission is to help homeless and vulnerable people to find decent homes, build supportive relationships an... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
LED Community Leisure Ltd (‘LED’, formerly Leisure East Devon Ltd) is a Community Benefit Society established to promote and provide community leisure opportunities.
The organisation works in partnership with public, private and voluntary sector partners to deliver and improve community leisure services in the region for the benefit of all.
LED is responsible for the provision of leisure activities at 11 leisure centre sites and parks across East Devon and South Somerset, as well as 2 entertainment venues in Exmouth.
Other partnership opportunities are also being sought in Devon and Somerset.
LED Enterprises Ltd is a subsidiary of LED and has been established to undertake commercial trading, raising funds for the parent charity.
This will include the provision of food and beverage, hospitality and events at the Ocean and Pavilion facilities in Exmouth.
LED has a 25-year lease for the Ocean complex and has a 30-year lease for the Pavilion.
LED is seeking to recruit two additional Board Members to complement the skills of the Executive Management Team and provide strategic direction.
The Board would particularly welcome applications from individuals with experience in HR at senior level, for one post.
LED is also seeking to recruit two Non-Executive Directors for LED Enterprises and would particularly welcome applications from individuals with experience in the hospitality industry at a senior level, for one post.
LED is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of backgrounds.
All positions are voluntary and unpaid, although expenses will be available.
Most Board meetings are held in East Devon, or virtually, monthly.
This is an opportunity to make an influential contribution to the shaping of LED’s current and future leisure opportunities in Devon and Somerset, and commercial activities in Exmouth and elsewhere.
After expressing your interest, a recruitment pack will be sent out to you containing more information.
Peter Gilpin
Chief Executive
GAIN is a local charity, which acts as a voice for people with lived experience of mental health in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
To help us grow and develop we need people from a range of backgrounds with lived experience of mental health to become trustees of GAIN.
GAIN is particularly looking for people with an interest and experience in user engagement, fundraising, or charity governance; or people keen to gain experience and skills in these areas.
If you want the best for adult mental health service users in Greenwich and are able to attend meetings with service managers and providers to represent service users’ views, why not contact us for more information.
Applicants must be based in Greenwich or have used or cared for someone who has used mental health services in the borough.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care. We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.
A bit about this role
Our cat admissions volunteers ensure the smooth running of our admissions process, helping our volunteer groups and teams admit cats into our care in the most effective and stress-free way possible for both people and cats. This role is undertaken from your own home. This could be the perfect volunteer role if you have administration experience, a passion for cats, or both!
Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection, we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us for help.
What can you 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, employees, local vets and members of the public
- Using our administrative systems to record cats coming into care
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping manage the process of cats coming into the care of Cats Protection. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- Good administrative and organisational skills
- Good IT skills
- Willingness to be part of a team
- Previous experience in office administration (would be an advantage)
Time expectation
Our cat admissions volunteers usually spend two to four hours a week in this role which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
Additional information
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. To make sure this is the case, we provide support and guidance both remotely from our National Cat Centre and face to face through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We also offer varied online and face-to-face training and have wide-ranging policies covering all aspects of volunteering. We hope the support we provide will ensure our volunteers have a great experience with Cats Protection.
From humble beginnings in 1927, Cats Protection has grown to become the UK's leading feline welfare charity. We now help more than 230,000 cats an... Read more
From the items we get donated, to the wonderful volunteers who help run our shops, not to mention those who the funds help, the British Red Cross has many stories to tell. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us spread the word about the amazing things that happen in our shops. If you are over 16 and are looking to gain communications and marketing experience, or just flex your existing skills, we would love to have you on the team.
Disclaimers:
Covid19 Health and Safety Statement
The British Red Cross continues to apply the highest available standards across all nations and activities, to ensure our volunteers are protected, irrespective of where they work. Where possible we encourage all of our volunteers to work from home if they can.
Where a volunteer role cannot be performed from home, or a volunteer has only been able to volunteer from home and now wants to return to their usual place of work, volunteers will be invited to complete a risk assessment to support them to volunteer outside of their home, where it is safe to do so.
Deployment into role will be subject to the BRC safe working policy position and individual and building risk assessments.
Due to the need to accommodate a fixed number of people at one time in our shops due to coronavirus and current strict social distancing requirements, we regret that we may not be able to accommodate 15-17 year old volunteers in certain locations or at selected times due to a temporary lack of adequate supervision. The shop manager will advise you if this is the case after your application has been received.
Volunteer role | Retail - Communications and marketing volunteer |
Volunteer manager | Shop manager |
Where you will be based | Shop |
Why we want you
Our shops are unique environments where both the items and the people have a story to tell, and we need your help to tell these stories.
We are looking for a vibrant, confident communicator with a passion for social media and blogging to help grow our online presence. From in-store events to engaging with the wider second-hand community, this role will give you an opportunity to expand your communications and marketing skills, and all whilst spreading the power of kindness.
What you will be doing
- Drafting original and engaging content for our various communication channels.
- Visiting shops to find inspiration, capture stories and take photos and videos for our digital assets library.
- Attending all sorts of events and reporting back on what you find!
The skills you need
- No previous experience is needed, but an understanding of social media will help.
- Communications skills and adherence to British Red Cross guidance.
- Willingness to undertake induction in role.
What's in it for you
- Tangible experience of creating content for the world's largest humanitarian organisation.
- The chance to meet and work with our wonderful shop teams.
Disclaimer
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more