UP (Unlock YOUR Potential)
Charity Trustee (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 a Charity Trustee, where you will take on a challenging and exciting 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. We are especially interested in Trustees with Fundraising, Grant/Bid Writing experience, Measurement, Evaluation and Impact experience or experience within education or young peoples services.
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 Trustee (VOLUNTEER)
- Hours: Up to 2 hours per week for first 3 months, then commitment will be lowered to monthly for the following 3 months, then reviewed at 6 months..
- Location: Central London (with some home-based volunteering).
Duties
- Taking an active role as one of our Charity Trustees, 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.
- Providing support, guidance and hands on help for our organisation and supporting our CEO to ensure that UP is a huge success.
- 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 Trustee.
- Other duties required as a Charity Trustee.
Expectations
- Previous charity, work with young people, education/learning background or senior management experience is desirable but not essential.
- MUST have management experience.
- 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 to 12 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 Trustee, then we would love to hear from you, so get in touch with your CV and Cover Letter.
Role Purpose
- To provide serious illness and bereavement support for children connected to those that the Hospice of St. Francis is caring, or has cared for, following assessment by the Service Leads.
- To provide serious illness and bereavement support for children connected to any illness/ death in our catchment area upon assessment and allocation by the Service Leads.
Key Tasks
- To support with the preparation of events for families, children and young people
- To support the Service Leads with the delivery and facilitation of events
- To support at events and maintain client confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.
- To receive details of allocations, keeping information confidential at all times.
- To be non-judgmental and work with a person-centred approach; the volunteer aims to listen and empathise and, when appropriate, give or source information.
- To be aware of policy, procedures and guidelines, i.e. Safeguarding Adults and Children policy.
- To facilitate child-centred play or activities appropriate to age and circumstance that offer opportunity and space to explore thoughts and feelings, utilising materials and resources available from the Sunshine room.
- To accept responsibility for meeting the commitment of the role/s agreed; in terms of safeguarding, punctuality, reliability, confidentiality, record keeping and professionalism.
Skills Required
- Good communication skills
- Empathetic approach
- Non-judgmental and non-directive
- Ability to be client-led, helping clients to make their own decisions and resolve problems themselves
- Accurate record-keeper (volunteers are expected to note all interactions for entry on a client’s record)
- Completion of the Foundation training course, Children & Young People add on training and additional on-going training
- Volunteers are required to attend regular supervision
- Ability to make a commitment to carrying out this role for a minimum of 2 years
- Adherence to guidelines as set down by the Service Leads
Part-time hours: approx. 4 per week
Application deadline: 20/08/2021
Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
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Volunteer General Shop Assistant
Gain skills and help raise vital funds by volunteering in your local community.
Volunteering at Scope
Scope is a disability equality charity providing practical information, emotional support and campaigning relentlessly for a fairer society.
As a shop volunteer you’ll help raise vital funds for our work towards achieving everyday equality for disabled people. You will make a real difference to disabled people and their families at a time of need.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled people. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of Scope’s mission. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for volunteers.
About your role
In our shops there’s a role for everyone. No matter how big or small the task you can help the smooth running of the shop. There are lots of tasks that you can try. You can choose the ones you like best or develop skills in a specific area that’s new to you.
Choose from:
Customer service: welcome customers to the shop, answer questions or serve on the till
Department specialist: take care of a specific area of our shop, such as books, media, shoes or vintage
Visual merchandising: create eye-catching window and shop floor displays
Back of house: sort donations and prepare stock by steaming, tagging and pricing items
Sales: learn how to drive retail sales and promote Scope raffle tickets to raise money
Housekeeping: tidy shelves and rails, keep areas sparkling clean and ensure the shop floor and stockroom is always safe from hazards
Where and when
You will be based at 84 Freeman Street, Grimsby, South Humberside, DN32 7AG . We’d love your help for as little as one hour a week, but if you can give more time that would help us even more. Chat to us about the hours and days that suit you.
Skills needed
You don’t need special skills or experience to volunteer. We welcome anyone who is interested in charity shops, passionate about disability equality, wants to learn something new, or keen to meet people.
Skills you’ll gain
- Customer service
- Retail sales floor skills and merchandising
- Stock management
- Health and safety
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Valuable experience for your CV
- Experience in a large national disability charity
Support you’ll get
- Volunteer induction into Scope
- Relevant training to do your role efficiently and safely
- Access to a wealth of online training modules and videos hosted by Scope and Charity Learning Consortium
- Information on development opportunities such as NVQ training, Lead Volunteer opportunities and paid roles
- One to one support and regular catch ups with your manager
- Agreed out of pocket expenses (if you have any)
- Reasonable adjustments to make the role accessible to you
- A work-related reference for you
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Scope is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and adults at risk, whether receiving services or being staff or volunteers. It expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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To be the first point of contact for First Days enquiries, in a number of formats. To manage these enquiries and when appropriate be able to make the judgment to refer the enquiry on to the appropriate person/department.
You will be responsible for:
● Providing excellent customer service
● Answering the phone and managing enquiries
● Responding to email enquiries and forwarding them to the relevant department
● Answering the doorbell to visitors and accepting donations
● Acting as a positive representative of First Days
● Ensure the working environment is kept clean and safe
Volunteer Stockroom Assistant
Gain skills and help raise vital funds by volunteering in your local community.
Volunteering at Scope
Scope is a disability equality charity providing practical information, emotional support and campaigning relentlessly for a fairer society.
As a Stockroom Assistant you’ll help raise vital funds for our work towards achieving everyday equality for disabled people. You will make a real difference to disabled people and their families at a time of need.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled people. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of Scope’s mission. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for volunteers.
About your role
This role is based mainly in the back area of the shop where you will work as a team to sort donations of clothes, shoes, bric-a-brac and electrical items. Training will be given on how to steam clothes, price and tag items.
As well as helping in the stockroom you may be asked from time to time to help with other housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and tidying and rotating stock on the shop floor.
Where and when
You will be based at 34 Beulah Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1QH . We’d love your help for as little as one hour a week, but if you can give more time that would help us even more. Chat to us about the hours and days that suit you.
Skills needed
You don’t need special skills or experience to volunteer, just a positive attitude and a friendly approach to chatting with other people. We welcome anyone who is interested in charity shops, passionate about disability equality, wants to learn something new, or keen to meet people.
Skills you’ll gain
- Retail sales floor skills and merchandising
- Stock management
- Health and safety
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Valuable experience for your CV
- Experience in a large national disability charity
Support you’ll get
- Volunteer induction into Scope
- Relevant training to do your role efficiently and safely
- Access to a wealth of online training modules and videos hosted by Scope and Charity Learning Consortium
- Information on development opportunities such as NVQ training, Lead Volunteer opportunities and paid roles
- One to one support and regular catch ups with your manager
- Agreed out of pocket expenses (if you have any)
- Reasonable adjustments to make the role accessible to you
- A work-related reference for you
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Scope is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and adults at risk, whether receiving services or being staff or volunteers. It expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Volunteer Customer Service Assistant
Gain skills and help raise vital funds by volunteering in your local community.
Volunteering at Scope
Scope is a disability equality charity providing practical information, emotional support and campaigning relentlessly for a fairer society.
As a Customer Service Volunteer you’ll help raise vital funds for our work towards achieving everyday equality for disabled people. You will make a real difference to disabled people and their families at a time of need.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled people. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of Scope’s mission. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for volunteers.
About your role
This role is based mainly on the shop floor welcoming and interacting with customers, offering help with any questions they have and serving them on the till. Training on the till will be given so that you can provide excellent service to our loyal customers ensuring they have a great experience in store.
As well as selling items at the till point you may be asked from time to time to help with other tasks such as sorting donations, rotating stock and creating eye- catching window displays.
Where and when
You will be based at 34 Beulah Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1QH. We’d love your help for as little as one hour a week, but if you can give more time that would help us even more. Chat to us about the hours and days that suit you.
Skills needed
You don’t need special skills or experience to volunteer, just a positive attitude and a friendly approach to chatting with other people. We welcome anyone who is interested in charity shops, passionate about disability equality, wants to learn something new, or keen to meet people.
Skills you’ll gain
- Customer service
- Till operation skills
- Retail sales floor skills and merchandising
- Stock management
- Health and safety
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Valuable experience for your CV
- Experience in a large national disability charity
Support you’ll get
- Volunteer induction into Scope
- Relevant training to do your role efficiently and safely
- Access to a wealth of online training modules and videos hosted by Scope and Charity Learning Consortium
- Information on development opportunities such as NVQ training, Lead Volunteer opportunities and paid roles
- One to one support and regular catch ups with your manager
- Agreed out of pocket expenses (if you have any)
- Reasonable adjustments to make the role accessible to you
- A work-related reference for you
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Scope is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and adults at risk, whether receiving services or being staff or volunteers. It expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Bath City Farm is looking for 3 Trustees to join our Board. Last year the Farm celebrated its 25th birthday – the City Farm was established when a group of local residents worked hard to persuade the local council to preserve what had been a tenanted farm as a community asset. It is one of the largest City Farms in the country, with 37 acres of ancient farmland right in the heart of the city, and with stunning views across the city. It is part of the protected World Heritage landscape of the city. We use the setting to provide a range of therapeutic and volunteering programmes for adults, children and young people, as well as providing a stunning place for residents and visitors alike to visit and enjoy the outdoors.
We currently have a board of 9 trustees with a broad range of expertise. The board is responsible for overseeing the work of the Farm. Due to the Farm’s development and growth, we are now in the position to expand our board to 12 trustees.* Between us we offer a range of skills and experience, and several of us live quite close to the Farm. You can find out more about us on the Farm website.
Exciting events are happening at the farm – we recently developed our 3 year strategy; we start our new café build this September; and we have other projects ongoing to develop and enhance the visitor experience. Our café project will be the fulfilment of a long-held ambition, and will undoubtedly make new demands on everyone involved.
There is always a lot of work to be done by the Board. To share the work, Board members each take a lead role and/or contribute to a Working Group on a particular project. We’ve identified some key skills and experience we need to strengthen. Could you offer experience in any of the following areas?
- Experience of chairing
- Agriculture/Horticulture/Farming
- Finance/Fundraising
- Hospitality (eg running a café)
- Law (a broad range of legal issues come up from time to time)
- Education
- Mental Health
Being a trustee is a voluntary role, and so trustees are not paid for their work.
Enquiries to be received no later than: 20th August 2021
* Bath City Farm is a registered charity (so board members are trustees) and a company limited by guarantee (so board members are also the directors of the company).
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Looking for someone who has fundraising experience to advise on an upcoming mental health fundraiser
What will you be doing?:
- Advising the team working on the event how best to run the fundraiser
- Coming up with creative solutions to any problems that may arise
- Working in a team
What do I need?
- Fundraising experience
- Ability to work well in a team
- Communication skills
- Creativity
- Time management skills
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Looking for someone who has a creative mindset and an eye for social media to promote an upcoming mental health fundraiser
What will you be doing?:
- Helping to run the social media campaign for an upcoming fundraiser
- Posting content on social media to promote the event
- Creating tiktoks to spread awareness of the event
- Working in a team
What do I need?
- Knowledge of a range of social media platforms
- Ability to work well in a team
- Communication skills
- Creativity
- Time management skills
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This is an exciting time to join Carers’ Support East Kent. We are looking for a new Chair of Trustees who will offer strategic and supportive leadership to our collaborative and committed Board.
Carers’ Support East Kent is a charity that provides Carers with the information and support they need. Our services are available to people looking after a relative or friend, who due to physical or mental illness, age related difficulties, disability or an addiction, cannot manage without their support.
By becoming our new Chair you will have the opportunity to be part of a well established organisation celebrating 20 years supporting carers. This is an exciting time to join our Charity and help steer its strategic direction to continue providing its invaluable work for more years to come.
Role Description
The role of Chair of the Board of Trustees is to lead and develop the strategic direction of the Charity with the Board and CEO, ensuring decisions are implemented and results are delivered. The Chair is responsible with the Board for ensuring compliance with all legal responsibilities and maintaining the highest standards of charity governance.
You will make a difference by facilitating and stimulating well-rounded and strategic decision-making whilst working in partnership with the CEO, Trustees and other senior members of staff to achieve the aims of the Charity. Your leadership will support our Board to fulfil its responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of the Charity
Please see the candidate pack for further details about the role.
Person Specification
The Chair must meet the following requirements:
- Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation, essentially in the charity sector.
- Strong leadership skills able to foster and promote a collaborative team environment and effectively engage and manage wide ranging stakeholders.
- Understand, accept and adhere to the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship.
- Strategic and forward looking vision in relation to the Charity’s objects and aims.
- Good, independent judgement, political impartiality and the ability to think creatively in the context of the organisation and external environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to listen to others, facilitate, mediate, negotiate and influence; respecting the opinions of others and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Work in line with the values of the Charity and demonstrate behaviours that promote values in action, equality, diversity and inclusion and promote a culture where everyone feels safe and respected.
- Balancing tact and diplomacy with willingness to challenge and be challenged when necessary and provide constructive criticism to facilitate development
- Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to the Charity and its strategic objectives and values
Time commitment
The time commitment for the Chair involves the following activities:
- 4 Board meetings per year normally held after 6pm for 2 hours.
- In addition to chairing the main Board meetings, where committees are active the Chair will be a member of at least one committee. Committees usually meet quarterly, subject to change based on the needs of the Charity.
- Preparation for and follow up from meetings.
- Providing line management to the CEO, including support, enabling development and achievement and assuring that targets/objectives are being met.
- Being involved in recruitment, induction and appraising of the Trustees Board; engage with Trustees between meetings, often by email or phone, and provide support to ensure collective working.
- Represent the Charity at events and meetings with key stakeholders when necessary.
Other details
Please note that the role requires an enhanced DBS check, Trustee eligibility and reference checks.
How to apply
Please submit a CV and covering letter. In the covering letter please include how your skills and experience match the person specification, why you wish to join the Board and any other relevant details in support of your application.
Closing date for applications: 17th September 2021.
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Shop Volunteering Opportunities:
Glasgow - Partick
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 Partick - 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.
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Shop Volunteering Opportunities:
Glasgow - Kelvinbridge
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 Kelvinbridge, 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.
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Shop Volunteering Opportunities:
Glasgow - Byres Road
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 Byres Road, 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.
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At Save the Children, we believe in changing children’s future, we operate in the UK and around the world to ensure children are safe and healthy. We support them to learn, grow and become who they want to be. Our shops help raise vital funds, and our volunteers are the leading force in making this possible.
Our volunteer Shop Recruiters our vital to the successful operations of our shops. They promote our volunteer opportunities in their local communities as well as online, supporting applicants though our recruitment process and giving everyone a warm welcome into the Save the Children family.
Much of this role can be done from a location that suits you. We have a snazzy computer system which makes managing applications and online adverts a doddle. If you feel confident booking your flights or buying something online, you should be fine. You will also arrange to meet successful applicants at the shop to run through a trial shift with them, which is also a lovely opportunity to get to know some of our other fantastic volunteers!
Full training and ongoing support will be provided but good organisational skills and local knowledge of the area will come in handy. You’ll also need to be comfortable chatting to people on the phone. This is a really important role within the team with plenty of scope to bring your own creativity and imagination to it!
If you're over 18 years old, friendly and outgoing and feel comfortable using a computer, this could be the role for you. A couple of hours most weeks, and you could help make a significant difference to the smooth running of our shop, helping us to build a brighter future for children all over the world.
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Shop Volunteering Opportunities:
Glasgow - Botanics
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 Glasgow, Botanics
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.
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