The new St Joseph’s Hospice Shop on Mare Street offers our volunteers a rewarding, creative and supportive environment and the chance to develop new skills. If you are interested in fashion or charity retail, or simply want to become more involved in your local community, then we would love to welcome you as a St Joseph’s Hospice Shop Volunteer.

Our charity shops contribute significant funds to the Hospice to enable it to continue to support patients and their families across our catchment area. 

If you have retail experience and are looking to take a ‘step up’ and become a Retail Lead Volunteer then this could be a role for you:

This role is varied and busy and you would be supporting the fundraising team in the following ways:

• Supporting the fundraising team with the opening and closing of the shop and the collection of the keys and shop takings.

• Supporting other volunteers on sorting and pricing.
• Coordinating and Supporting the Fundraising team on selecting those hidden treasures for specialist sales (such as online)
• Liaising with the rag company who collects the weekly rag bags.
• Assisting with merchandising and displays
• Dealing with any queries volunteers may have whilst volunteering.
• Supporting corporate teams on who are taking on an ‘Apprentice Style Team Challenge’ at the shop.
• Provide excellent customer service to everyone who visits the shop Interacting with the general public
• Assist with keeping the shop and sale areas tidy and clean.

In return, you will join St Joseph’s friendly and experienced team where you will receive:

• A warm welcome from St Joseph’s Volunteers and Staff.
• Gain transferable skills and experience in the retail and charity sector
• Improve your CV
• Build your confidence
• Be immersed in a creative and supportive environment
• Do something you enjoy and believe in
• Add value to your local community

Time Requirement:

Our shop will be open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm and we can offer half days as well full day volunteering slots. However if this does not fit in with your availability, please talk to us about it as we can be flexible.

Skills And Qualities Required:

• Retail Management Experience preferable but not essential- transferrable skills are considered.
• If you take a natural pride in ‘stepping up’ then we would love to hear from you.
• Reliable and Punctual.
• Honest & Responsible.
• Flexible & Enthusiastic
• Great People skills, approachable and friendly.

Training

We will never send you into a role unprepared so you will received training from us before you start in areas such as:

• Leading and supporting fellow volunteers.
• Customer Service
• Visual Display
• Health & Safety

In return for your help, we can offer you:

• A warm welcome from St Joseph’s Staff and volunteers.
• Improve your CV
• Provide a meal at the hospice after 3 hours or more.
• Travel Expenses paid in Zones 1-6 of Transport for London

The hospice shops are now based at two sites, Mare Street and Well Street- we will try our best to allocate you to the shop of your choice but depending on allocation and availability, we may only be able to offer a role at the Well Street Shop instead.

Enham Trust is a leading UK disability charity, which for nearly 100 years has been supporting disabled people to live, work and enjoy life.

We are looking for a Trustee to join our board to help shape our strategy and enable the charity to prosper for many more years.

The Role: As a Trustee you will work in partnership with our leaders to define and steer the governance and strategy of the charity.  You will provide individual influence and important contribution to our goals and future direction.

You will be inspiring, energetic and be able to provide support and challenge in equal measure.

We are particularly interested to meet with people who have one or more of the following attributes:

• Demonstrable experience and understanding of the regulatory requirements of the Care Quality Commission and other regulators
• Proven success at a leadership level in health and social care, ideally within the charitable sector
• Experience of working with local authorities, social services, and commissioning organisations
• Knowledge and understanding of disability

We encourage active participation from our Trustees, and ask for a minimum of monthly commitment, with a face to face meeting, usually on a Monday evening between 6pm and 8pm.

If you believe you’re the candidate we’re looking for we would be delighted to hear from you. For more information, please contact Amy Bearman, Director of People for an informal discussion about the role. 

Would you like the opportunity to make a real difference in supporting bereaved men in our community?  If so, we would like you to come and help at our allotment group - Earthworks. 

What will I be doing? 

• You will be providing practical support to the allotment group, which will include jobs like sowing, weeding, watering, harvesting, prepping and cleaning tools and equipment, allotment maintenance
• You will have contact with bereaved men, which may include some informal sharing of their bereavement
• This is a new role and it is expected that tasks will be identified and develop as the project grows

Where? Wayfield Avenue, Hove, BN3 7LW and Weald Allotment

When? Initially on Tuesday afternoons from 12.30 -16.30 and then some Saturdays in 2020

Anything else I should know? You will need to have experience of gardening and enjoy working outdoors. We will provide you with training, support and guidance in the role. We are able to pay travel expenses such as local bus fares and train tickets to help you access this volunteering role.

Sounds good, what do I do next? Apply Now and a member of the team will be in contact to give you a tour, introduce you to some of our wonderful team and tell you more about this role.

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

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

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

We are looking for First Aid volunteers to join us across Suffolk. First aid is such a simple skill, but it has an incredible impact. We want everyone to learn it, so that they can be the difference between a life lost and a life saved.

We have an opportunity available in your area for a First Aider: help us to keep the community safe while they work, rest and play by volunteering as a first aider at events. We will make sure you will have access to an induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us.

Information about the First Aider role is included in the role description. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter. When applying for this role you agree to attend all dates listed in this advert.

We are looking to run a volunteering selection session on:

• Sunday 1st December from 0900 - 1700, at St John Ambulance, Samuel Court, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 2EL

If you are successful you will need to undertake training for role at these dates:

• Operational First Aider – 7th, 8th,14th & 15th December (0900 - 1700) at St John Ambulance, Samuel Court, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 2EL

Closing date for these opportunities is: 20/10/2019

Cirencester Housing has been in existence since 1949 providing high quality, social and affordable housing. We are a small association focusing on Cirencester Town and the surrounding rural communities, offering quality homes and an individual personalised service to our customers. We are committed to doing more by working with local communities, developers and partners to enable the collaborative creation of housing.

We are recruiting to appoint a Chair and two Board members to ensure the continued good governance of our organisation. All Board members need to demonstrate a passion for our social purpose and niche as a small housing association, as well as a commitment to be responsible for the governance of Cirencester Housing. Our board skills assessment has identified specific gaps and we are therefore looking for representation from individuals who have:

• Direct experience and understanding of needs, aspirations and concerns of our customers

• Strong local connection/commitment to the local community

• Regulated housing sector experience, particularly in asset management and/or development

• BME and women applicants are especially encouraged to apply

  The annual commitment is 6 meetings a year and 1 full day every other year. We welcome a diverse range of attributes amongst our Board members and will endeavour to be as flexible as possible to accommodate personal situations. We encourage those who may not have experience of being a board member to apply as we offer training, mentoring and other support to assist board members in fulfilling their roles.

  Cirencester Housing seeks to appoint a person with previous chairing experience, preferably in a housing association, charity or other regulated body. Such experience could be of a committee, interim chair, vice- chair or other equivalent leadership activities. Additional time commitment is required of the Chair to support the CEO and oversee board governance activities.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of something truly inspirational and challenging, away from the constraints of your day-to-day job, as part of a volunteer-led team of like-minded people.

About us

TEDx brings the spirit of TED’s mission of ideas worth spreading to local communities around the globe. TEDx events are organised independently under a free license granted by TED and include live speakers and performers.

TEDxLondon is made up of a diverse group of curious individuals who work to create experiences inspired by TED and the city we love. Driven by passion and curiosity, we are from the worlds of architecture, finance, IT, journalism, charity, design and everything in between.

Our mission is to encourage dialogue and engagement, create inclusive spaces and foster debate and discussion that continues long after our events.

Why does the Volunteer Manager role exist?

To ensure we can hold world-class, memorable events, we have a passionate, dedicated group of individuals that come together at our events to ensure that the day runs effortlessly. We proudly call this group our Tribe. Together, the Tribe bring all the months of planning to life with unrivaled enthusiasm.

But every great Tribe needs a great leader. This role is here to ensure success and longevity within our Tribe, supporting them with day-to-day management in addition to overall enjoyment and the personal growth of each tribe member, as individuals. 

What kinds of things will you be doing with us?

Tribe Strategy

• Contributing to the principles, framework and goals we set yearly, around volunteer management, with the support of the Head of People

• Helping implement our Tribe reward and recognition scheme

Tribe Management

• Working with our volunteer coordinators to ensure that all day-to-day Tribe queries are answered in a timely fashion

• Ensuring that we have timely event volunteer recruitment, from our pool of Tribe applicants

• Making sure that all functional areas have enough volunteers to run a successful operation on our event days

• Running training sessions in line with our volunteer journey, namely orientation training, and event-specific training

• Managing our volunteers on the day, with the help of our volunteer coordinators

Tribe Engagement and Communication

• Draft and deliver volunteer communications, ensuring they are informed, engaged and inspired throughout the year

• Hold engagement events in line with the TED calendar of events, but also TEDxLondon-curated events, for the Tribe

What success would look like?

• All Tribe members executing their event-day roles with high-standards, passion and with unrivaled enthusiasm

• Having an engaged group of Tribe members, all of whom volunteering during at-least one of our events each year

• Running ad-hoc engagement activities for our Tribe outside of our events

• Receiving specific compliments about our Tribe in post-event feedback

• Having all Tribe members recommend being part of the Tribe

What would help you succeed in this role:

• Having experience being a volunteer manager/team leader at previous volunteering events (not necessarily through the TED brand)

• Enjoying detail oriented tasks and being highly organised

• Enjoying collaborating with a team but also working independently

• Being intrinsically motivated and excited to be part of TEDxLondon

• Actively bringing new ideas to the team, showing your skills for the role, and having a willingness to learn and develop

• Being a motivated, organised self-starter who takes initiative and is a quick problem-solver

• Showing and proving a passion for systematically motivating and mobilising people

• Having clear and engaging communication skills, both orally and in written form

• Confidence and expertise in using g-suite and slack

Time Commitment:

• Approximately 4-6 hours a week of collaboration and admin work using G-suite, in the evenings and weekends, with ability to answer ad-hoc Slack messages throughout the day. Willingness to reply to messages and emails within 48 hours is vital.

• Fortnightly team meetings in addition to the above, held in zone 1 on a Monday at 6:30pm. (In the lead up to the event the frequency of these increase to weekly)

• Prep Event day attendance, and a clear evenings in the week leading up to them

Everyone on the team is working as a volunteer and this is not a paid position.  Nonetheless, we ask that core team members approach this with the same commitment in time, skill and enthusiasm as they would a paid position. Being a part of TEDxLondon is fun but it’s also demanding.

Interviews will take place in the evening of 2nd and 3rd October 2019. Please hold these dates as successful application will be informed on Monday 30th September 2019

Deadline for applications is 12pm (noon) on Sunday 29th September 2019

Generation Success

Generation Success is a not-for-profit company that bridges the gap between education, employment and enterprise for people aged 18+. Acting as a catalyst, we help build essential skills and enable people to achieve their career or entrepreneurial aspirations. We run free motivational, inspirational and educational events for dream hunters – hungry and talented professionals – who want to take control of their careers and make a success of themselves. 

We are looking for an Event Manager to join the team. 

The Role: 

The Event Manager will be responsible of organising several events: Power Series Monthly talks, Workshops event, Fundraising events, Breaking Barriers Annual Conference as well as our Annual Summer Connect Awards. 

The role is very dynamic, incorporating a wide variety of tasks such as consumer support, leadership and recruitment of event volunteers, implementation of stakeholder planning, venue selection bookings, and meeting with partners of Generation Success. In this role you will be co-ordinating conference events with influential people from elite industries such as accounting, law, banking and finance and creative industries. By interning at Generation Success you will be building the brand as well as also your own contact base within London. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Managing a wide range of events formats and projects based in London 

• Marketing strategy 
• Being point of contact with speakers, stakeholders and venue coordinators 
• Being marketing and social media volunteers point of call 
• Using of a range of digital marketing and communications tools and platforms (we use external contractors to design as per our instructions). 
• Following up on all action points from debriefs event surveys, internal meetings, external meetings and so on. 

Skills & Experiences: 

• Final year undergraduate or graduate, preferably with a degree in events management or project management or business studies. 
• Project management experience would be advantageous 
• Leadership and management skills 
• Strong organisational and time management skills 

• High level of attention to detail and proactive with problem solving 
• Well organised and a good communicator 

Please note that this is an unpaid intern position that will last a period of 6-12 months, starting on as soon as possible.

Salary: Reasonable travel expenses only 

About Generation Success:

Wouldn’t you like being a part of a movement pioneers changing the world?

Who are we?

Generation Success is a not-for-profit social enterprise that promotes diversity, inclusion and tackles underrepresentation within elite professions. Generation Success aims to bridge the gap between education, employment and enterprise for people aged 18+. Acting as a catalyst, we help build essential skills and enable people to achieve their career or entrepreneurial aspirations. We achieve this by connecting business to diverse talent, providing career and professional development, access to industry leaders (including mentoring) and Industry insider events to enable people to learn about the full range of career options available to them. We run free motivational, inspirational and educational events for dream hunters – hungry and talented professionals – who want to take control of their careers and make a success of themselves. 

Vision Statement

We are passionate about empowering this generation empowering this generation to be the best they can be!

Mission Statement

Generation Success is an inspiring success is an inspiring network that advances social mobility by empowering young people of diversity to reach their career aspirations!

Volunteer Mentor Job Spec:

To be successful in any field, aspiring leaders require role models and guidance. This is especially true in today’s business climate. Being a mentor is more important than ever - and you will get more out of the relationship than you think!

About our mentees

• Our mentees are career oriented, ambitious and determined people aged 18+ (Students, Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Career Changers)
• They lack professional networks and guidance
• Have no mentoring opportunities
• Feel that they are being held back from bigger roles and responsibilities
• Need your guidance to achieve their ambitions

What makes a good mentor?

An effective mentor has the following characteristics:

• Desire to share information, expertise and experience and to act as a resource
• Ability to recognise and encourage the mentee's potential
• Willingness to invest time and effort in the mentoring relationship and fulfil the agreed commitments
• Ability to give and receive constructive and honest feedback
• Commitment to assisting the mentee in their decision-making processes by listening, sharing and reviewing options
• Willingness to facilitate networking opportunities through professional contacts.
• At least 1 years’ experience in their respective field.

Time Commitment

A minimum of 1 hour a month for 6 months. The mentoring sessions can be face to face or virtual based on your availability.

Benefits

By becoming a Mentor, you will:

• Obtain personal satisfaction from making a difference to the career development of another person
• Enhance your people skills in areas such as leadership, interpersonal skills and communication
• Increase your professional networks
• Hear fresh perspectives from future members of your profession
• Increase your profile and the profile of your organisation among our mentees, business leaders and stakeholders

As a mentor, you will be able to develop your skills in leadership, communication and coaching. You will also be contributing to the growth of a mentee, who you will be helping to achieve their dreams within the professional working environment.

If you are interested in taking part but are still unsure, you are more than welcome to get an insight and take part in our Speed Mentoring Sessions.

Job Type: Volunteer

Remuneration: No remuneration

Job title: Lancashire Mind Trustees

Location: Chorley and other venues around Lancashire

Salary: Voluntary role; out of pocket expenses may be claimed and investment in trustee development provided

Lancashire Mind is in a strong position, having restructured its management team and having increased unrestricted income significantly. Our vision is Mental Wellbeing for All, which is supported by a coherent mission statement: revolutionise attitudes, challenge perceptions, alter provision.

Our work enables people in Lancashire to value and take care of their mental health. Our dedicated team challenge misconceptions about mental health, develop resilience in people from an early age and work with communities to build a happier Lancashire.

Externally, Lancashire Mind is well positioned and well respected in the health, public and third sectors. We are viewed as thought leaders in the areas of mental wellbeing and mental health prevention and we have been instrumental in shifting the county-wide understanding of mental health.

With a number of key trustees reaching the end of their terms of office over the next 12 months, we now seek up to several new board members who share our organisational values and have a passionate belief that prevention and resilience are the key to achieving mental wellbeing. This includes one trustee who will be able to step up into the chair role when our current chair leaves office.

If you’ d like to play your part in achieving mental wellbeing for all, have skills and talents beneficial to Lancashire Mind and can commit on average two days per month, we’re really interested in hearing from you.

We want Trustees who possess the following core skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of the role and responsibilities of a charity trustee
• A strong commitment to achieving Mental Wellbeing for All
• Commitment to promoting equality of opportunity, recognising the differing challenges faced by diverse groups
• Ability to think strategically and creatively and to challenge established views in an emotionally intelligent manner
• Excellent communication skills
• An understanding of (or a willingness to understand) the strategic, policy and political environments that affect and influence Lancashire Mind’s work

We’re particularly interested in hearing from people with one or more of the following skills: 

• Communications and marketing
• Finance
• Public health - ideally mental health

However, we welcome applications from high performing and well-connected individuals who feel that they offer other pertinent skills and/or connections that are not listed above.

Lancashire Mind particularly welcomes applicants who can bring a diversity of thinking to our work and organisation, based on their personal characteristics and experience, be it of disability, ethnicity, faith or sexuality. We particularly welcome applications from individuals that have a lived experience of mental health conditions.

Appointed Trustees will serve a three-year term in office, with an opportunity at the end of that first term to stand for re-election for a second three-year term.

Role: Board Member

Purpose: Board members should be our leading ambassadors, most loyal supporters, most trusted advisers and sternest critics. Their purpose is to be our source of advice and provide leadership and effectiveness.

Responsible for:

• Providing objective guidance and feedback on the development strategy.
• Assessing the progress of development activities against the agreed milestones and help identify appropriate future action.
• Be our champion and help us develop our case for support.
• Assist us in informing your network about the work of Generation Success, solicit their input, and identify additional forums for reaching potential supporters, sponsors and speakers.
• Engage your network in our activities.
• Help fundraise, bring expertise and/ or networks to supplement our in-house resources.
• Attending our yearly Summer Connect networking and socialising event (compulsory).

*date of the event will be announced 7 months in advance*

Time Commitment

• Attend quarterly in-person board meetings, typically (4) per year and are 2 hours in length
• If you miss a board meeting, it is required to have an update telephone call where your feedback / thoughts can then be obtained.
• Participate in one hour, one to one meeting with James Adeleke or member of the team (4 per year).
• Attend our annual Summer Connect party (compulsory).

*date of the event will be announced 7 months in advance*

• Respond to requests (optional), via e-mail / phone, for feedback and input on a variety of items, such as research & surveys, comment letters, request for speakers and other Generation Success activities.
• Overall time commitments throughout the year: 12 – 25 hours over a calendar year
  • 8 Hours (per calendar year)– Quarterly Board meetings
  • 4 Hours (per calendar year) – one to one with James

Please note:  There are no legal obligations or duties on board members. The board members decisions hold no legal obligations or duties on Generation Success.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of something truly inspirational and challenging, away from the constraints of your day-to-day job, as part of a volunteer-led team of like-minded people.

About us

TEDx brings the spirit of TED’s mission of ideas worth spreading to local communities around the globe. TEDx events are organised independently under a free license granted by TED and include live speakers and performers.

TEDxLondon is made up of a diverse group of curious individuals who work to create experiences inspired by TED and the city we love. Driven by passion and curiosity, we are from the worlds of architecture, finance, IT, journalism, charity, design and everything in between.

Our mission is to encourage dialogue and engagement, create inclusive spaces and foster debate and discussion that continues long after our events.

Why does the Partnerships Coordinator role exist?

The purpose of the Partnership coordinator role is to support the Partnerships Director in successfully onboarding new sponsors, providing excellent account management and managing ongoing relations with all TEDxLondon’s vital partners. 

Our partners not only make all of our TEDxLondon events and initiatives possible, they also make all of our activities accessible. We want to make sure TED’s mission of creating ‘ideas worth spreading’ is for everyone – and we’re only able to do that with the invaluable support of partner organisations. At our last event - #BeyondBorders -  the financial support we received from our partners helped to subsidise every ticket price by 50% and also enabled us to gift 200 tickets to community organisations in recognition of their meaningful work throughout London and further afield. 

In 2019, in line with our commitment to become a public advocate for disability rights, Citi became our Accessibility Partner. This relationship has enabled us to create TEDxLondon’s first Accessibility Charter and to also begin investing in future activities that will make all TEDxLondon events and initiatives more inclusive.

If you are eager to help us connect and work with socially-conscious organisations, believe in the principles of responsible business, and are excited at the possibility of building creative ‘mission + money’ partnerships, this could be the volunteer role for you! 

What kinds of things will you be doing with us?

Research and Initial Engagement

• Support the Partnerships Director in identifying possible partner organisations that align with the values of TEDxLondon and TEDxLondonWomen. 

• Monitor news and developments regarding possible partners in order to spot great opportunities to connect with these organisations.

• Generate creative partnership ideas based on market research, understanding of TEDxLondon and audience insights. 

Securing partners

• Take responsibility for securing small and medium-sized partners to support specific TEDxLondon activities, such as our TEDxLondon tribe and OPENx programme.

• Support the Partnerships Director in developing bespoke partnership proposals and pitches.

Onboarding partners

• Once the nature of a partnership between TEDxLondon and a partner organisation has been agreed, take responsibility for ensuring that the relevant paperwork is received from the sponsor.

• Responsible for ensuring partner visibility throughout TEDxLondon community – for example, making sure that logos and other key information regarding official partners is available on the TEDxLondon website. 

Event Logistics

• Coordinate the event logistics and delivery of in-kind donations and sponsorship materials from partners in collaboration with the wider Production team.

• Coordinate partner ticketing with our Operations team

Relationship Management

• Be on-hand to ‘meet and greet’ sponsor representatives at TEDxLondon events throughout the year, ensuring they have a positive TEDx experience and leave each event feeling proud to be supporting the TEDxLondon community.

What success would look like?

• Support effectively Director of Partners to research and secure new partnerships

• Building strong relationships with existing partners

• Excellent written feedback from partners after our events on their experience

• Become a trusted adviser for our partners 

• Generating creative and innovative partnership ideas for future events. 

What would help you succeed in this role:

• Passionate about partnerships. You are energised by making things happen and seeing a plan through to the end. You enjoy connecting people and companies with a cause.

• Experience planning and managing successful projects.

• Experience working with partners or sponsors for events is desirable (not necessarily through the TED brand)

• Experience securing donations from a range of sources, including individual philanthropists, grant-making organisations or companies, is desirable.

• Ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems

• Exceptionally strong communicator: able to listen and build rapport. 

• Enjoying detail-oriented tasks and being highly organised

• Time management skills: able to stay on top of multiple, varied projects and relationships. Adept at balancing short-term demands with longer-term goals. 

• Passion for our mission and helping us to grow.

• Teamwork: you take ownership of your work and you enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to a supportive team.

• Being intrinsically motivated and excited to be part of TEDxLondon

• Confidence and expertise in using G-suite and slack, and be willing to engage with tech solutions.

Time Commitment:

• Approximately 4-6 hours a week of collaboration and admin work using G-suite, in the evenings and weekends, with ability to answer ad-hoc Slack messages throughout the day. Willingness to reply to messages and emails within 48 hours is vital.

• Fortnightly team meetings in addition to the above, held in zone 1 on a Monday at 6:30pm. (In the lead up to the event the frequency of these increase to weekly)

• Prep Event day attendance, and a clear evenings in the week leading up to them. You must be available on 6th and 7th December all day.

Everyone on the team is working as a volunteer and this is not a paid position.  Nonetheless, we ask that core team members approach this with the same commitment in time, skill and enthusiasm as they would a paid position. Being a part of TEDxLondon is fun but it’s also demanding.

Interviews will take place in the evening of 2nd and 3rd October 2019. Please hold these dates as successful application will be informed on Monday 30th September 2019.

Deadline for applications is 12pm (noon) on Sunday 29th September 2019

What is the Women’s Support and Substance Misuse Mentor Service?

We train and support volunteer mentors to work with women offenders during their period of rehabilitation. This service aims to improve personal outcomes for individuals and those close to them. The service contributes positively to the wider community – by reduced risk of re-offending, improved community safety and fewer instances of anti-social behaviour.

What do Volunteer Mentors do?

One-to-one support:

• Provide one-to-one support to offenders from a range of backgrounds and circumstances

• Act as positive role models, help raise the individual’s confidence and self-esteem, and support them in identifying and achieving realistic goals and aspirations

• Meet with offenders, usually weekly, at a Probation Office, Open Road Centre or in a community setting, helping them to re-integrate into society

• Accompany offenders to appointments if needed - the GP, Dentist, Jobcentre Plus, training and educational courses and job interviews

And/or group support:

Volunteer alongside Open Road staff to deliver information sessions to groups of women offenders enabling them to access services in the wider community

What skills are we looking for in a volunteer?

• Relate to the issues and challenges faced by service users

• Respect and understand the need for confidentiality

• Be an effective communicator & demonstrate good interpersonal and listening skills

• Identify and understand risk situations

• Be willing to undertake training and continuing development

• Be committed to the agreed hours allocated for the volunteer role

Where can I be a Volunteer Mentor?

Locations across Essex

How much time do Volunteer Mentors need to give?

A minimum of ½ day (or evening); up to a maximum of 3 days per week.

Full training and ongoing support provided; out of pocket expenses paid.

NB: due to the nature of the service this role is open to women only.

Glasgow Science Centre are seeking to recruit new Board Trustees.

About Us

Glasgow Science Centre (GSC) is a registered Scottish Charity and a 5-star visitor attraction dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of science to our well-being, our economy and our society.

Our vision is a Scotland where all people value science and technology to inform decision making, empower individuals and enrich lives.

Our mission is to be an essential bridge between citizens and science and technology. We inspire people of all ages to explore and understand the world around them, to discover and enjoy science and understand its relevance to their own lives.

The Role

We are seeking to recruit at least two new Trustees. Whether you are an experienced Trustee or hoping to take your first step at Board level, we would like to hear from you.

The role of a Trustee is to direct the affairs of the charity through efficient, effective and accountable governance, ensuring that the organisation is professionally run and acts in accordance with its stated aims and objectives. Trustees are responsible for ensuring GSC has a clear vision, mission and strategy which fulfils its purposes, to support and challenge the Executive Team in delivering that strategy and to ensure the good governance of the charity.

We are looking for outstanding individuals motivated to inspire and empower people through learning and engagement with science, and who are excited by the ambitious programme of change we are embarking on at GSC.

We are particularly interested in applications from individuals with the following backgrounds, skills, knowledge and experience:

• Arts and Culture sector particularly on the cultural events side

• Community Learning and Development

• Education

• Human Resources and Equality and Diversity

• Finance

• Facilities Management (including Health and Safety)

• Policy Development/ Campaigning

We encourage applications from everyone, however particularly welcome applications from areas of current under-representation on our board including women, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and people under the age of fifty.

Time Commitment

The Board meet for 2 hours on a Monday morning, four times a year (normally February, May, September and November) at Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow. Some Trustees also sit on Board subcommittees (Audit, Finance, Nominations and Remuneration) and various ad hoc Working Groups, which meet 2 to 3 times a year.

Trustee Benefits

• Trustees receive no remuneration.

• Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

• You will receive a number of free entry passes to GSC and to selected Cineworld Cinemas (a GSC Partner).

• Free parking in our car park.

• Induction and support will be provided.

• Opportunities to develop new skills.

• Opportunities to network.

• The opportunity to have an impact on GSC’s strategic direction.

If you’re interested.

Please download the full recruitment pack from the GSC Website with further details of the opportunity and how to apply. Closing date for applications is Friday 18th October 2019 at Noon.

Independent Living Volunteer
Could you help us support people to live independently?
Location: Across the whole Midlothian county
Commitment: Two hours per week anytime Monday - Friday between 10 am - 4 pm.
Age: 18 years +
About the role
As an Independent Living volunteer in Midlothian you will assist in one or more projects delivered in the county which are:

• Neighbourhood Links - Enabling people to live at home as independently as possible
• Local Area Co-ordinators - Assisting people to become connected in their local community
• Assisted Discharge - Supporting people recently discharged from hospital to resettle back into their homes.

You will be working with individuals who have been referred to the service to identify what support they need to live independently. This could involve supporting the individual with various tasks such as practical support with shopping to more emotional support assisting them with the confidence to attend a local community group.

About the Team

The Midlothian IndependentLiving team is based in Dalkeith but covers thewhole of the Midlothian county

The service is available to thoseover the age of 55 and support is offered once a week for up to twelve weeks
This service is available Monday- Friday between 10 am - 4 pm.

About the person

We keep the service user at the heart of what we do, working to understand their needs and the difference we make. You need to have good interpersonal, diplomacy, communication and teamwork skills. Full training can be given for any necessary technical requirements. Also:

• Sensitivity when working with people vulnerable to crisis and an interest in their well-being and regaining independence

• An ability to provide patient, positive encouragement with the aim of helping people to help themselves

• An understanding of the diverse physical needs of service users

• Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a team

• Willingness to attend volunteer induction and appropriate training for the role

• Uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and adhering to the Society's Equal Opportunities Policy

This role requires a DBS/PVG check to the appropriate level.

Tasks Included in this Role:

• Visiting the service user to establish what support they need to live independently
• Transporting the service user from hospital or to local groups
• Keeping someone company for a few hours at a time
• Helping the person to regain independence by supporting them with practical tasks such as shopping,collecting prescriptions and light meal preparation
• Keeping paper records of contact and activities undertaken with the service use
• Referring the service user to other services where appropriate

If you have any questions about this role please e-mail us on:

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