Action for Children protects and supports children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives. Volunteer with us as a Family Walks Leader to support children and young people while boosting your skills and meeting new people.

Key Details 

• Various locations around South Lakeland, Cumbria (eg Kendal, Ulverston, Grange)
• Varied days can be agreed to suit you and the needs of our service users. One day per fortnight in the summer, with a lower frequency through the rest of the year.

Can you:

• Share your enjoyment of walking?
• Engage parents and children?
• Be fun?
• All you need is a passion for walking, be a ‘people’ person i.e. good communication skills, friendly and welcoming, and keen to lead and support others to discover the wonders of walking.

What you can expect: 

• Lead a social, healthy and welcoming activity.
• Meet new people and develop new skills.
• Get to know your local area better and discover those hidden gems on your doorstep.
• Walks are short and can be accessible to all.

What we can offer: 

• Be part of a fun and friendly team.
• Meet people and enjoy the outdoors, getting exercise with a sense of purpose.
• Gain practical skills.
• Accredited Walk Leader training delivered by Active Cumbria and Ramblers Wellbeing Walks.
• Full induction, training and support package.
• Access to Action for Children's discount portal and wellbeing resources.
• Feel recognised, supported and proud to donate your time and experience to help vulnerable children and young people.
• We can provide you with references.

Action for Children is passionate about promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all persons particularly those who identify as Male, people with Disabilities, and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our organisation. 

Action for Children are Passionate, Ambitious, Collaborative and Inclusive. We aspire for every child and young person in the country to have a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive. 

UP (Unlock YOUR Potential)

Life and Social Skills Facilitator/Trainer (VOLUNTEER)

Help us create UP by getting involved during our early stages of the start-up phase where you will lead on the design and facilitation of our Life and Social Skills Short Programme for young Londoners. 

About UP

We are a start-up young people’s charity, passionate about helping disadvantaged young Londoners to succeed in life, our aim is to accompany young people through adolescence.  We will be helping them to reach their full potential, grow up healthy, be part of society and be prepared for their future. We want young people to achieve their dreams and also have the skills to manage the many challenges that life throws at them.

We will do this by providing a range of fun, interactive and structured programmes, workshops, and events, where young people will have access to positive motivational and inspirational role models to help them develop their self-confidence and belief in themselves. Helping young people who feel they have nowhere to turn and providing them with the guidance, life skills and resilience they need.

Our aim is to initially provide programmes in the following 4 key areas and then later add in new programmes based on the needs and aspirations of young people accessing our services, as well as those across London.

The 4 key areas include:

1. Leadership Skills Programme
2. Employability Skills Programme
3. Life Skills Programme
4. Mental Health/Wellbeing Skills Programme

​All of our programmes will involve confidence building, as well as developing resilience and nurturing young people to be their best selves. 

Can you help? – The Role

• Role: Life and Social Skills Facilitator/Trainer (VOLUNTEER)
• Hours: Flexible to suit you, including one-off and short term volunteering
• Location: London (with home-based volunteering available)

What would I be doing?

• Lead on the design and facilitation of the Life and Social Skills Short Programme at UP to young people in London and monitor the progress and impact the programme makes to the lives of young people.
• Ensure content is relevant, particularly in current circumstances where young people are left in the lurch about options and what is required of them.
• Create training aids, handouts and programme presentations, reports and sessional monitoring for each session.

​What Is UP Looking For?

• Experience of coordinating, leading and delivering training programmes.
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to lead on the design, facilitation and running of the short programme.
• Understanding of the issues and challenges faced by young people today and what they need to overcome them.
• Previous experience of developing educational/youth programmes, especially in Life and Social Skills.
• Good friendly attitude with ability to enage and motivate young people.

What are the benefits volunteering with UP?

• The opportunity to influence the lives of young Londoners and help transform young lives.
• Make a difference and a chance to give back to the local community and help others.
• On the job, hands on experience, gaining experience working with a diverse cohort of people in a start-up young peoples’ charity.
• A credible reference to enhance your CV and future career prospects.
• Have fun, meet new people, make friends and be part of something exciting.
• Being part of a reputable growing and truly inspirational young people’s charity.

Sound Good? Please apply with your CV and an optional covering letter.

UP (Unlock YOUR Potential)

Employability Skills Facilitator/Trainer (VOLUNTEER)

Help us create UP by getting involved during our early stages of the start-up phase where you will lead on the design and facilitation of our Employability Skills Short Programme for young Londoners. 

About UP

We are a start-up young people’s charity, passionate about helping disadvantaged young Londoners to succeed in life, our aim is to accompany young people through adolescence.  We will be helping them to reach their full potential, grow up healthy, be part of society and be prepared for their future. We want young people to achieve their dreams and also have the skills to manage the many challenges that life throws at them.

We will do this by providing a range of fun, interactive and structured programmes, workshops, and events, where young people will have access to positive motivational and inspirational role models to help them develop their self-confidence and belief in themselves. Helping young people who feel they have nowhere to turn and providing them with the guidance, life skills and resilience they need.

Our aim is to initially provide programmes in the following 4 key areas and then later add in new programmes based on the needs and aspirations of young people accessing our services, as well as those across London.

The 4 key areas include:

1. Leadership Skills Programme
2. Employability Skills Programme
3. Life Skills Programme
4. Mental Health/Wellbeing Skills Programme

​All of our programmes will involve confidence building, as well as developing resilience and nurturing young people to be their best selves. 

Can you help? – The Role

• Role: Employabiity Skills Facilitator/Trainer (VOLUNTEER)
• Hours: Flexible to suit you, including one-off and short term volunteering
• Location: London (with home-based volunteering available)

What would I be doing?

• Lead on the design and facilitation of the Employability Skills Short Programme at UP to young people in London and monitor the progress and impact the programme makes to the lives of young people.
• Ensure content is relevant, particularly in current circumstances where young people are left in the lurch about options and what is required of them.
• Create training aids, handouts and programme presentations, reports and sessional monitoring for each session.

​What Is UP Looking For?

• Experience of coordinating, leading and delivering training programmes.
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to lead on the design, facilitation and running of the short programme.
• Understanding of the issues and challenges faced by young people today and what they need to overcome them.
• Previous experience of developing educational/youth programmes, especially in Employability Skills.
• Good friendly attitude with ability to enage and motivate young people.

What are the benefits volunteering with UP?

• The opportunity to influence the lives of young Londoners and help transform young lives.
• Make a difference and a chance to give back to the local community and help others.
• On the job, hands on experience, gaining experience working with a diverse cohort of people in a start-up young peoples’ charity.
• A credible reference to enhance your CV and future career prospects.
• Have fun, meet new people, make friends and be part of something exciting.
• Being part of a reputable growing and truly inspirational young people’s charity.

Sound Good? Please apply with your CV and an optional covering letter.

UP (Unlock YOUR Potential)

Leadership Skills Facilitator/Trainer (VOLUNTEER)

Help us create UP by getting involved during our early stages of the start-up phase where you will lead on the design and facilitation of our Leadership Skills Short Programme for young Londoners. 

About UP

We are a start-up young people’s charity, passionate about helping disadvantaged young Londoners to succeed in life, our aim is to accompany young people through adolescence.  We will be helping them to reach their full potential, grow up healthy, be part of society and be prepared for their future. We want young people to achieve their dreams and also have the skills to manage the many challenges that life throws at them.

We will do this by providing a range of fun, interactive and structured programmes, workshops, and events, where young people will have access to positive motivational and inspirational role models to help them develop their self-confidence and belief in themselves. Helping young people who feel they have nowhere to turn and providing them with the guidance, life skills and resilience they need.

Our aim is to initially provide programmes in the following 4 key areas and then later add in new programmes based on the needs and aspirations of young people accessing our services, as well as those across London.

The 4 key areas include:

1. Leadership Skills Programme
2. Employability Skills Programme
3. Life Skills Programme
4. Mental Health/Wellbeing Skills Programme

​All of our programmes will involve confidence building, as well as developing resilience and nurturing young people to be their best selves. 

Can you help? – The Role

• Role: Leadership Skills Facilitator/Trainer (VOLUNTEER)
• Hours: Flexible to suit you, including one-off and short term volunteering
• Location: London (with home-based volunteering available)

What would I be doing?

• Lead on the design and facilitation of the Leaderships Skills Short Programme at UP to young people in London and monitor the progress and impact the programme makes to the lives of young people.
• Ensure content is relevant, particularly in current circumstances where young people are left in the lurch about options and what is required of them.
• Create training aids, handouts and programme presentations, reports and sessional monitoring for each session.

​What Is UP Looking For?

• Experience of coordinating, leading and delivering training programmes.
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to lead on the design, facilitation and running of the short programme.
• Understanding of the issues and challenges faced by young people today and what they need to overcome them.
• Previous experience of developing educational/youth programmes, especially in Leadership Skills.
• Good friendly attitude with ability to enage and motivate young people.

What are the benefits volunteering with UP?

• The opportunity to influence the lives of young Londoners and help transform young lives.
• Make a difference and a chance to give back to the local community and help others.
• On the job, hands on experience, gaining experience working with a diverse cohort of people in a start-up young peoples’ charity.
• A credible reference to enhance your CV and future career prospects.
• Have fun, meet new people, make friends and be part of something exciting.
• Being part of a reputable growing and truly inspirational young people’s charity.

Sound Good? Please apply with your CV and an optional covering letter.

Shop Volunteering Opportunities:

Glasgow - Duke Street

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

All of our shops are COVID-19 secure, 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, wherever you are.

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.

Location: Shop In Duke Street, Glasgow

Supervised by: Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager

Why get involved with Shelter Scotland? Shelter Scotland 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.

Which Role is right for you?

Retail Social Media Volunteer Supporting the management team in the running of shops' social media platforms.

Retail Volunteer Assisting with sorting, steaming and pricing stock, serving on the till to include cash handling

Retail Duke of Edinburgh Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter Scotland in your local community

Retail Administrative Support Volunteer Supporting the management team with administrative duties both computer and paper based

Retail Recruitment Coordinator Volunteer You'll be our expert lead on local volunteer recruitment and support with the induction of newly recruited volunteers to the shop

Retail Young Person Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter Scotland in your local community

Retail Volunteer Supervisor Holding the shop in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Management team

Skills and Experiences Required: Some experience of working in Retail would be beneficial but not essential to us as full training provided. What’s really important to us is that you want to be part of our teams and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.

We do request that you are willing to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, confidentiality & data protection.

Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter Scotland 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 Scotland’s volunteer expenses policy

Benefits of Volunteering with Shelter Scotland:

• Supporting Shelter Scotland 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. After you have applied, we will invite successful candidates to interview.

Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions and if the role you are 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 cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please get in touch if you require more information.

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.

Shop Volunteering Opportunities:

Glasgow - Clarkston

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

All of our shops are COVID-19 secure, 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, wherever you are.

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.

Location: Shop In Clarkston, Glasgow

Supervised by: Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager

Why get involved with Shelter Scotland? Shelter Scotland 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.

Which Role is right for you?

Retail Social Media Volunteer Supporting the management team in the running of shops' social media platforms.

Retail Volunteer Assisting with sorting, steaming and pricing stock, serving on the till to include cash handling

Retail Duke of Edinburgh Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter Scotland in your local community

Retail Administrative Support Volunteer Supporting the management team with administrative duties both computer and paper based

Retail Recruitment Coordinator Volunteer You'll be our expert lead on local volunteer recruitment and support with the induction of newly recruited volunteers to the shop

Retail Young Person Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter Scotland in your local community

Retail Volunteer Supervisor Holding the shop in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Management team

Skills and Experiences Required: Some experience of working in Retail would be beneficial but not essential to us as full training provided. What’s really important to us is that you want to be part of our teams and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.

We do request that you are willing to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, confidentiality & data protection.

Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter Scotland 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 Scotland’s volunteer expenses policy

Benefits of Volunteering with Shelter Scotland:

• Supporting Shelter Scotland 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. After you have applied, we will invite successful candidates to interview.

Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions and if the role you are 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 cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please get in touch if you require more information.

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.

Shop Volunteering Opportunities:

Ayr

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

All of our shops are COVID-19 secure, 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, wherever you are.

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.

Location: Shop In Ayr

Supervised by: Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager

Why get involved with Shelter Scotland? Shelter Scotland 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.

Which Role is right for you?

Retail Social Media Volunteer Supporting the management team in the running of shops' social media platforms.

Retail Volunteer Assisting with sorting, steaming and pricing stock, serving on the till to include cash handling

Retail Duke of Edinburgh Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter Scotland in your local community

Retail Administrative Support Volunteer Supporting the management team with administrative duties both computer and paper based

Retail Recruitment Coordinator Volunteer You'll be our expert lead on local volunteer recruitment and support with the induction of newly recruited volunteers to the shop

Retail Young Person Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter Scotland in your local community

Retail Volunteer Supervisor Holding the shop in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Management team

Skills and Experiences Required: Some experience of working in Retail would be beneficial but not essential to us as full training provided. What’s really important to us is that you want to be part of our teams and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.

We do request that you are willing to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, confidentiality & data protection.

Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter Scotland 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 Scotland’s volunteer expenses policy

Benefits of Volunteering with Shelter Scotland:

• Supporting Shelter Scotland 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. After you have applied, we will invite successful candidates to interview.

Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions and if the role you are 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 cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please get in touch if you require more information.

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.

The Faith & Belief Forum is generously supported by our team of dedicated volunteers. In our office in Kentish Town, volunteers are involved in all aspects of our work.

We work hard to ensure that all volunteers feel a part of the team by providing a full induction, training, a point of contact, regular feedback, opportunities to see our work in action, and regular celebration and networking events.

We are proud of our positive and supportive office culture, which our diverse team nurture as a project in itself.

100% of people at the Faith & Belief Forum:

• Are proud to work here
• Believe in the aims of the organisation
• Enjoy working with the people here
• Enjoy the work they do
• Feel like they are making a difference
• Would recommend this charity as an employer

We are looking for volunteers for our vacancy:

Programmes Support Volunteer, Education & Learning Team

Deadline: Sunday 5th September 2021

Programmes Support Volunteer, Education & Learning Team

Purpose of role:

The Education and Learning Programmes Support Volunteer will support the Faith & Belief Forum’s Education and Learning(E&L) Team with a specific focus on the Schools Workshops Programme. Encountering Faiths and Beliefs is F&BF‘s flagship workshop that brings real-life experiences of faith, belief and identity into the classroom via a panel of trained speakers. The role of the volunteer will be to provide administrative support to help with the smooth running of workshops as well as to provide support with developing an online video bank of speaker stories.

What will I be doing as a Programmes Support Volunteer?

The volunteer will provide support in the following areas:

Preparation for workshops

• Setting up Zoom meetings for online workshops and supporting with workshop bookings.
• Sending reminder emails to schools and speakers about workshops.
• Processing workshop invoices and speaker expenses.

Supporting with developing an online bank of speaker stories.

• Setting up meetings with speakers to record their stories.
• Supporting with the recording, editing, subtitling and uploading of school speakers’ stories onto the F&BF website.

Other

• Keeping our database, Salesforce, up to date with our stakeholders’ information.
• Involvement in the outreach, recruitment, training and induction of volunteer school speakers.
• Supporting with research for funding bids.
• Optional opportunity to assist with schools workshops and to train as a volunteer school speaker.
• Supporting with new areas of E&L work as they arise e.g. researching new projects/workshops etc.
• Occasionally supporting more broadly with pieces of work across the broader E&L Team (School Linking Programme, Online Resources Programme, Teacher Training)

Communicating the impact of our work:

• Writing blogs about your experience of our work
• Drafting tweets for our @FBFSchools Twitter account

What experience or skills will I need to do this role?

Essential:

• A positive, sensitive and inclusive approach.
• Well organised and able to work independently with remote management.
• Access to own computer and internet connection.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, ability to represent an organisation to a range of stakeholders by email and in person.
• Excellent administrative skills with the ability to accurately record data and pay attention to detail.
• Confident using mainstream IT software: Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel etc.), Zoom etc.

Preferable

• An interest in and passion for interfaith and intercultural dialogue.
• IT skills: editing videos, Salesforce.
• Experience working in an education setting.

What are the benefits for me?

• Building experience in education project delivery and coordination.
• Learning from the Faith & Belief Forum’s education methodologies.
• Opportunities to support with schools workshops or to train as a volunteer speaker.
• Opportunities to get involved with other internal and external F&BF events when opportunities arise.

What support will I be given?

Your key contact within your team will be Jaishree Patel, Education & Learning Programmes Officer.  They will set your goals with you, conduct regular check-ins, provide day-to-day support as needed, and give you feedback on your tasks.

On your first day you will given an Orientation Training by your key contact in your team who will induct you into the organisation.  As part of this induction you will:

• be given an introduction to the Faith & Belief Forum, our vision, and work
• be shown any IT systems you will be using and given login details you will need
• have an opportunity to talk through the Volunteer Handbook
• have the chance to ask any questions you have

During the first four weeks of volunteering, the volunteer and key contact will have weekly check-ins to talk through progress with tasks, questions and feedback.  After this period, the frequency of check-ins can be agreed.  In-person check-ins should take place at least once a month in a mutually convenient location.

Travel needed to complete your volunteering (up to £10 per week) and lunch expenses for the days you volunteer at the office (up to £5 per week) will be reimbursed, on completion of an expenses form with original receipts provided.

You will be invited to join a Facebook group of 180+ Faith & Belief Forum volunteers past and present; this network of people passionate about interfaith share interesting events and opportunities.

When and where will this role take place?

The role is a minimum of 7 hours per week and up to 14 hours per week depending on the volunteer’s preference.  When these hours are will be completed is to be agreed between the volunteer and their key contact during the induction period.

This role can be home-based, in F&BF’s Kentish Town office or a mixture of both (please note that the volunteer manager for this role works remotely with only occasional visits to the London office.)

This role is for an initial 3 month period with the option to extend longer term if mutually agreed. The role will begin in October 2021.

How do I apply for this role?

Please fill in this short application form by midnight Sunday 5th September 2021. If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to take part in an informal interview.

Weekend Library Volunteers

RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Do you like helping people and have a passion for plants, gardening and horticulture? If you have an enquiring mind, an interest in gardens and gardening and enjoy helping people, then joining our dedicated team of volunteers in the library might be for you.

As part of the RHS Libraries, the library at RHS Garden Harlow Carr encourages visitors of all ages to access our collection of gardening and horticultural books, magazines and online databases.

After training, volunteers will welcome visitors to the Library, assist with reference enquiries, register library borrowers, provide information about library services, displays, and operate our loan service using a computerised library management system. Keeping the library in good order by shelving and tidying our stock is also an important part of the role.

Previous library experience is an advantage, and interested applicants must be comfortable in an IT-based environment and committed to offering exceptional customer service. An interest in horticulture and gardening is also desirable.

We currently have a vacancy for a Saturday Library Volunteer (1 in 4 on a rota basis) and a Sunday Library Volunteer (1 in 4 on a rota basis) from 10.45am to 4.15pm including, a half-hour for lunch and a short afternoon break. We do, of course, understand that life will sometimes get in the way, but it is important that applicants think about how much time they can realistically spend with us before filling in an application.

We are committed to being an inclusive recruiter and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all volunteers to share this commitment.

To apply, complete an online application form, even if you have volunteered with us before by visiting our website via the link.

Please note this link will take you through to our Volunteer Portal where, if you have not already done so, you will be prompted to create a log in before progressing to the application form. Please ensure that you describe in your application how your skills and experience are relevant to the role you are applying for (as specified in the role description) as this is how applicants will be shortlisted.

All applications should be received by 5pm on Sunday 15 August 2021.

Rosemoor Garden (Curatorial) Volunteers

RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington, Devon

Would you like to help maintain one of the most beautiful gardens in the West Country by joining the team of garden volunteers at RHS Garden Rosemoor?

Our team of garden volunteers help with ‘day to day’ garden maintenance work, primarily weeding, edging, mulching, planting, cutting back and deadheading in one of the most glorious gardens in the country. They also interact with our many visitors and act as advocates for the charitable work of the Society.

Applicants should have a passion for horticulture and gardening, enjoy working in an outdoor situation and be reasonably fit (garden tasks can be physically demanding).

We ask that Garden Volunteers give a commitment of 4 hours per week on a regular basis from April until the end of September but you can continue working until the end of December. We do, of course, understand that life will sometimes get in the way, but it is important that applicants think about how much time they can realistically spend with us before filling in an application.

We are committed to being an inclusive recruiter and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all volunteers to share this commitment.

To apply, complete an online application form, even if you have volunteered with us before by visiting our website via the link.

Please note this link will take you through to our Volunteer Portal where, if you have not already done so, you will be prompted to create a log in before progressing to the application form. Please ensure that you describe in your application how your skills and experience are relevant to the role you are applying for (as specified in the role description) as this is how applicants will be shortlisted.

All applications should be received by 4pm on Tuesday 24 August 2021 and interviews will be held at the beginning of September.

UP (Unlock YOUR Potential)

Charity Funding Bid Writer (VOLUNTEER)

Help us create UP by getting involved during our early stages of the start-up phase where you will lead on the writing of funding one or more applications to ensure that we can generate income for the work with young people. 

About UP

We are a start-up young people’s charity, passionate about helping disadvantaged young Londoners to succeed in life, our aim is to accompany young people through adolescence.  We will be helping them to reach their full potential, grow up healthy, be part of society and be prepared for their future. We want young people to achieve their dreams and also have the skills to manage the many challenges that life throws at them.

We will do this by providing a range of fun, interactive and structured programmes, workshops, and events, where young people will have access to positive motivational and inspirational role models to help them develop their self-confidence and belief in themselves. Helping young people who feel they have nowhere to turn and providing them with the guidance, life skills and resilience they need.

Our aim is to initially provide programmes in the following 4 key areas and then later add in new programmes based on the needs and aspirations of young people accessing our services, as well as those across London.

The 4 key areas include:

1. Leadership Skills Programme
2. Employability Skills Programme
3. Life Skills Programme
4. Mental Health/Wellbeing Skills Programme

​All of our programmes will involve confidence building, as well as developing resilience and nurturing young people to be their best selves. 

Can you help? – The Role

• Role: Charity Funding Bid Writer (VOLUNTEER)
• Hours: Completely flexible to suit you.
• Location: Home Based

What would I be doing?

• Sourcing and writing funding bids that are relevant to the work and needs of UP, helping us to generate income for the charity to be able to carry out its work, as well as for its set-up phase.

​What Is UP Looking For?

• Experience of writing Funding Bids (especially Trust based bids such as to the Lottery and other Trusts).
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Understanding of the issues and challenges faced by young people today and what they need to overcome them.

​What are the benefits volunteering with UP?

• The opportunity to influence the lives of young Londoners and help transform young lives.
• Make a difference and a chance to give back to the local community and help others.
• A credible reference to enhance your CV and future career prospects.
• Invited along to see our programmes in action and see how you have helped make a difference.
• Being part of a reputable growing and truly inspirational young people’s charity.

Sound Good? Please apply with your CV and an optional covering letter.

UP (Unlock YOUR Potential)

Head of Youth Programmes (VOLUNTEER)

Help us create UP by getting involved during our early stages of the start-up phase where you will lead the development of one of our core youth development programmes. 

About UP

We are a start-up young people’s charity, passionate about helping disadvantaged young Londoners to succeed in life, our aim is to accompany young people through adolescence.  We will be helping them to reach their full potential, grow up healthy, be part of society and be prepared for their future. We want young people to achieve their dreams and also have the skills to manage the many challenges that life throws at them.

We will do this by providing a range of fun, interactive and structured programmes, workshops, and events, where young people will have access to positive motivational and inspirational role models to help them develop their self-confidence and belief in themselves. Helping young people who feel they have nowhere to turn and providing them with the guidance, life skills and resilience they need.

Our aim is to initially provide programmes in the following 4 key areas and then later add in new programmes based on the needs and aspirations of young people accessing our services, as well as those across London.

The 4 key areas include:

1. Leadership Skills Programme
2. Employability Skills Programme
3. Life Skills Programme
4. Mental Health/Wellbeing Skills Programme

​All of our programmes will involve confidence building, as well as developing resilience and nurturing young people to be their best selves. 

Can you help? – The Role

• Role: Head of Youth Programmes (VOLUNTEER)
• Hours: Up to 8 hours per week (more time in early months to get things off the ground)
• Location: London (with home-based volunteering available)

What would I be doing?

• Lead and oversee the creation of the four programmes at UP (Leadership Skills, Employability Skills, Life Skills and Mental Health/Wellbeing Skills) and monitor their development and impact.
• Leading, motivating, and coaching the four Programme Leads as well as our other volunteers to bring the best out of them and ensure they are actively leading and participating in the youth programmes at UP.
• Project management and coordination of all four programmes.
• Work with team to review, analyse and improve programme on regular basis.
• Work with programme leads to develop integrated programmes.
• Ensure content is relevant, particularly in current circumstances where young people are left in the lurch about options and what is required of them.
• Delivering courses on an infrequent basis, particularly in the early stages.
• Coordinating and training other deliverers to provide programmes effectively.
• Networking and building an exceptional reputation for the charity.
• Designing, co-producing and creating new programmes for young people based on the needs of young people we support and the needs of young Londoners.

What Is UP Looking For?

• Experience of coordinating, leading and delivering training programmes.
• Excellent organisation skills to oversee the four different programmes.
• Understanding of the issues and challenges faced by young people today and what they need to overcome them.
• Previous experience of developing educational/youth programmes.
• People management skills and experience of training and coordinating a team.

What are the benefits volunteering with UP?

• The opportunity to influence the lives of young Londoners and help transform young lives.
• Make a difference and a chance to give back to the local community and help others.
• Personal development opportunities, training and learning new skills.
• On the job, hands on experience, gaining experience working with a diverse cohort of people in a start-up young peoples’ charity.
• A credible reference to enhance your CV and future career prospects.
• Have fun, meet new people, make friends and be part of something exciting.
• Being part of a reputable growing and truly inspirational young people’s charity.

Sound Good? Please apply with your CV and an optional covering letter.

UP (Unlock YOUR Potential)

Charity Accountant and Treasurer (VOLUNTEER)

We are recruiting a VOLUNTEER to join our new concept start-up that is passionate about changing young peoples lives for the better and helping to transform young people to succeed in life.

You will join us as our Charity Accountant and as our Charity Treasurer on the Board of Trustees, where you will take on a challenging and exciting financial leadership role and help us set up and manage our new charitable organisation, helping us get it registered and providing services to young people in the next 6 months.

Our mission is to provide a range of fun, interactive and structured informal educational programmes, training workshops and events, where young people will have access to positive motivational and inspirational role models to support, guide, challenge and help them develop their self-confidence and belief in themselves, increase their skills, critical thinking and resilience skills and get the tools, opportunities and experiences they need to help them succeed.

The VOLUNTEER Role

• Role: Charity Accountant (Charity Treasurer) (VOLUNTEER)
• Hours: Up to 2 hours per week for first 3 months, then commitment will be lowered to monthly for the following 3 months.
• Location: Central London (with some home-based volunteering).

Duties

• Taking an active role as our Charity Accountnant and Charity Treasurer, where you will get hands on is the set up and registering of UP as a registered charity with the Charity Commission.
• Leading on income generation through various sources including grant/bid writing with the whole board to ensure that we have the start-up funding needed to carry out the work we want to do and have the needed resources in place.
• Leading on the set up of financial systems, processes and policies to ensure we are able to manage funds and create budget forecasts and annual budgets and financial reporting and monitoring, following good practice.
• Managing finances, setting up bank account, GiftAid with HMRC and regularly reporting to the Charity Commission.
• Creating a 3 year business plan and needed strategies with KPI’s to help ensure that UP is professional, has a clear roadmap and enables us to demonstrate the impact that we will be making.
• Attending regularly and giving 2 hours weekly to complete tasks and ensure we are on schedule for our roadmap to becoming a registered charity.
• Networking and building an exceptional reputation for the charity.
• As a small charity with no paid staff getting hands on and helping where needed, while being mindful of your role as Charity Accountant and Charity Treasurer.
• Other duties required as our Charity Accountant and Charity Treasurer.

Expectations

• UK Accounting Experience required.
• Previous charity, work with young people, education/learning background or senior management experience is desirable but not essential.
• Understand the challenges of setting up a new charity and organisation and willing to dedicate the time, energy and commitment to drive and setup the charity.
• Passionate about working with young people and transforming their lives.
• Putting young people front and centre of everything the charity does.
• A well-rounded leader with exceptional leadership, presentation, and communication skills and able to foster relationships with stakeholders at different levels and backgrounds and be an amazing spokesperson for the charity.
• Non-Judgemental, professional, collaborative, problem solver and good strategic mindset.
• Minimum 6 months commitment to the role (more if you can give) for up to 2 hours per week.

If you are up for the challenge and feel you have the experience, skills and qualities to make a great Charity Accountant and Charity Treasurer, then we would love to hear from you, so get in touch with you CV and Cover Letter.

We're looking for Level 3 or equivalent Touch Therapists offering Massage; Aromatherapy or Reflexology. If you have additional Reiki experience, we are also keen to hear from you. By joining our team you will be helping to support both our patients and family members during very stressful and difficult times. The role is rewarding and fulfilling.

As part of our recruitment process, you will have an initial meeting, and asked to attend our next foundation training course in September followed by an interview.

Skills Required

· Volunteer Therapists must have appropriate qualifications for their chosen field. Copies of up-to-date qualification certificates will be required.

· Personal Indemnity Insurance for at least £1million

· A minimum of 2 years clinical experience post-qualification

· Ability to make a regular commitment to one half day per week.

· Willingness to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing care for patients and relatives

· Completion of the induction programme and all clinical mandatory training, and additional on-going training and support offered

· Computer competent, as role will require working with a number of secure platforms

· Adherence to guidelines as set down by the Complementary Therapy Lead

Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer