Flooglebinder designs educational programmes to create change for people and planet. We look at a number of the SDGs and inspire students and the wider community to think global and act local.
 

MARKETING

• Looking for help to reach new target audiences for solo travel and bespoke family trips. Free reign to be creative and design, implement and roll out a social campaign to sell these programmes.

• Volunteer 8 hours per week

Flooglebinder designs educational programmes to create change for people and planet. We look at a number of the SDGs and inspire students and the wider community to think global and act local.
 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Look for new and creative ways to get into educational institutions to showcase the depth of our programmes, which include audits, workshops and Residentials. 

• Volunteer 4-6 hours per week

THE PROGRAMME

The Platform Cricket Programme is an exciting initiative aimed at supporting more young people from deprived and BAME backgrounds in London to develop in and through cricket.

We create new “Pop Up” youth cricket clubs in areas where there is currently little to no provision and we work directly with schools to recruit new participants. These activities are set-up to remove as many of the known barriers to voluntary participation as possible but importantly they also feature opportunities for young people to positively replace and address the reasons why they may otherwise fall into poor health, antisocial behaviour and crime in later years.

The community-based activities aim to incubate young peoples’ interest in the game, and develop their skills adequately so that transition into an established, mainstream cricket club becomes more likely from 11 years old and upwards.

In 2020-21 we are scheduled to work with c.300 Primary Schools as part of 30 Platform Cricket Hubs across 14 inner London Boroughs.

THE CHARITY

The charity that sits behind the Platform Cricket Programme is the Tower Hamlets Youth Sport Foundation (THYSF).

THE ROLE – WHO WE ARE SEEKING

Over 500 wards in London feature populations with either 25%+ children from disadvantaged backgrounds or 50%+ BAME backgrounds, yet only 0.03% of children in central London could take up cricket now, even if they wished to.

That’s why we know that the Platform Cricket programme has huge potential – both in bringing greater equality and diversity into cricket and supporting personal and social development for children in London.

We are seeking 1-3 new trustees that can support our charity through an exciting period of rebuilding and change, which will equip it to effectively address our objectives.

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the Foundation, and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives, and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

We need candidates who:

• Demonstrate sound integrity and critical thinking skills
• Work well as part of a team and are good communicators
• Possess an energy and enthusiasm that can drive the charity towards fulfilling its potential
• Have some experience of corporate governance (although previous experience as a trustee is not necessary)
• Have a passion for at least two of the charity’s three focusses: Disadvantaged children & young people, London, and Sport

It would also be desirable for candidates to:

• Have some experience of the charitable/third sector
• Hold a broad understanding of schools/education in the UK
• Have a working knowledge of cricket in the UK

Amongst the trustees we are seeking to recruit, we are specifically looking for at least one candidate with a financial/accountancy background who can support the charity’s finance sub-committee.

Our charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people and as such all successful applicants will be expected to either hold or undergo an Enhanced DBS Check.

A TOP is an award-winning company based in the Netherlands and has over 100 years' experience in almost all materials except glass and cans and particularly in products made of rPAPER™. We are always looking for solutions to packaging problems. We develop sustainable and circular packaging solutions for food, drinks and non-food both generic and custom made.
 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• We are looking for international expansion for our folding carton products which will be licensed out. Innovations with an IP.

• Volunteer 5 hours per week

We are looking for enthusiastic and creative individuals to play a key role in the growth of our brand message and vision.

Someone who has:

• Excellent all round marketing and digital skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Committed with entrepreneurial skills

You will work on projects and campaigns that drive customer engagement and sales.

If you believe you have the relevant experience and want to make a difference, please send a copy of your CV with a short letter giving your suitability for the role.

We are recruiting up to 3 volunteer trustees to join the board of this small local charity, established in 1979 to provide accommodation and services to people affected by addiction to alcohol and/or drugs in the Lancaster area. The charity owns a 15 bed property in Lancaster which is currently let to another charity, with compatible aims, and used to provide accommodation and support to people in recovery from addiction.

We are looking for people who have the time, commitment, knowledge and skills to work with the other trustees to set the strategy and direction for the next stage of the Charity's development. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, but are particularly interested in candidates who have experience and knowledge of working in drug and alcohol addiction services and a comprehensive understanding of the needs of service users.

Role description:

Recruitment Administrator

Travel Radar is a growing and thriving organization based in the United Kingdom focusing on Media Publication with a social twist. We are a largely voluntary run digital news publication focusing on the Air-Travel and Travel Lifestyle niche, allowing budding enthusiasts, journalists and photographers to build their portfolios, skills and knowledge whilst helping us grow to become one of the largest consumer media hubs for air-travel available on the web. We're proud of the work we do with our people, focusing on social and community through everything we do.

We are looking for a recruitment administrator to help with the smooth running of our HR department.

Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day tasks of the department
• Calendar management
• arranging and/or conducting interviews
• Using the Slack app (internal communications) to communicate with other colleagues where necessary
• Sending emails to personal email addresses for important communications; those that require immediate attention
• Navigating Microsoft Teams to communicate with colleagues and contribute to team meetings
• Using Microsoft OneDrive to check in on existing documents and update where necessary, or create new ones
• Manage availability on internal application
• Attaching relevant files from Microsoft OneDrive during the onboarding process in emails to applicants
• Arranging and conducting interviews via Zoom app or other apps

Desired skills:

• To be computer literate and be comfortable with navigating web pages, email accounts, and many other computer applications including Microsoft Teams, Microsoft OneDrive, Google Mail, Zoom, Slack etc.
• To have adequate proficiency in spelling and grammar and/or willingness to correct it for purposes of professionalism
• Ability to liaise with several different colleagues at any one time and be available to do so in accordance with stated availability and to work as a team
• To be aware of data protection issues and to adhere to data protection policies, or a willingness to work toward this knowledge and practice
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office package at a basic level
• Willing to embrace a culture of diversity in line with the company’s organisational culture

Beneficial skills:

• A comfortable disposition when dealing with fellow colleagues as sometimes video calling is required in this role

• Ability to use the Microsoft Office
• Flexibility and a willingness to learn
• To enjoy working with people
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Tact and diplomacy
• Ability to follow and carry out specific instructions, particularly via written text

Perks:

• Access to mentoring from industry professionals
• Support for Professional & Personal Development, including CPD and References
• Press Pass / Credentials during your time with us to worldwide events, PR events and attractions
• Opportunities to work within a full-scale organisation including with key partners (Airlines, Airports & Industry Influencers)

Reports to: Talent & Recruitment Executive

Weekly Commitment: 5-8 (flexible)

Role Location: Remote/Online based 

Length of Volunteering: 3-12 months ideal

We are a small volunteer run community project that brings people together, building community spirit and gives opportunities for people to create their own community groups and projects. 

During Covid19 we have been doing a lot of befriending work, groups via Zoom and online, creating a wide range of social networking online, discussion groups, art and culture-based groups and much more.

We are currently looking for a Marketing and Communications Consultant who can lead on the creation of a marketing and communications plan and brand guidelines that will give us a clear voice, message and identity that will help everyone involved in the society both current and future to be able to sing from the same hymn sheet, all with the common goal and purpose.

This role is temporary and offers flexibility to fit around your availability, where you will manage your own time and workload.

If you are interested in supporting us, we would love to hear from you.

Role description:

Executive Assistant

Travel Radar is a growing and thriving organization based in the United Kingdom focusing on Media Publication with a social twist. We are a largely voluntary run digital news publication focusing on the Air-Travel and Travel Lifestyle niche, allowing budding enthusiasts, journalists and photographers to build their portfolios, skills and knowledge whilst helping us grow to become one of the largest consumer media hubs for air-travel available on the web. We're proud of the work we do with our people, focusing on social and community through everything we do.

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to perform a variety of administrative tasks and support our company’s senior-level managers.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the point of contact among executives, employees, clients and other external partners
• Manage information flow in a timely and accurate manner
• Manage executives’ calendars and set up meetings
• Make travel and accommodation arrangements
• Rack daily expenses and prepare weekly, monthly or quarterly reports
• Oversee the performance of other clerical staff
• Format information for internal and external communication – memos, emails, presentations, reports
• Take minutes during meetings
• Screen and direct phone calls and distribute correspondence
• Organize and maintain the office filing system

Desired skills:

• Computer literacy (MS Office applications, in particular)
• Work experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or similar role 
• Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills 
• Familiarity with office gadgets and applications (e.g. e-calendars and copy machines) 
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills 
• Discretion and confidentiality 
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, management or a similar subject 
• GCSE A-C for both Maths & English 

Perks:

• Access to mentoring from industry professionals
• Support for Professional & Personal Development, including CPD and References
• Press Pass / Credentials during your time with us to worldwide events, PR events and attractions
• Opportunities to work within a full-scale organisation including with key partners (Airlines, Airports & Industry Influencers)

Report to: Chief Executive Officer

Weekly Commitment: 5-10 (flexible)

Role Location: Remote/Online based 

Length of Volunteering: 6-12 months ideal

Reports to: Fundraising Coordinator (FC)

Timeframe: Minimum three months preferable six months

Hours: Two days a week (from 10am to 5pm Monday - Friday). The days you work and the hours can be flexible.

Closing Date for Applications:  11:59 Sunday 7th February

Online interviews: W/C 15th of February

Start date: W/C 1st of March 2021

Salary: Lunch expenses £5

Key responsibilities:

Fundraising:

-Work closely with the Fundraising Coordinator on researching new funding opportunities from Trusts, Foundations, and institutional donors to match them to new and existing funding priorities.

-Assist in creating and managing a calendar of funding applications.

-Help to maintain up to date and organised directory of Trusts, Foundations, and Corporates.

-Assist with drafting funding proposals for use with trusts, foundations, institutional and corporate donors.

-Thank Trusts, Foundations, institutional and corporate donors.

-Contribute to our fundraising strategy by helping us to keep our database up to date.

-Proof-read and copywriting reports for Trust, Foundations and Corporates.

Programmes:

-Assist with reviewing partners' mid-year and end of year reports.

-Help to prepare impact reports using monitoring information from partner organisations.

-Assist in updating recent projects and new partnerships for our website.

-Assist the new partners and projects selection process.

Person Specification

This internship is ideally suited to someone with an interest in children’s rights and sustainable development, who is looking to complement their studies with practical experience of the charity sector, or someone working part-time looking to gain more experience in the not-for-profit sector.

Skills & Experience

Essential

Enthusiasm and a commitment to our work.

Desire to gain experience in a small charity.

Knowledge of MS Excel and Word, and the ability to learn to use database (CRM).

Proactive and able to use your own initiative.

Good organisational skills.

Ability to gather, analyse and process information for reports.

Ability to work with a team and independently.

Fluent English and Spanish - spoken and written.

Desirable

Strong numeracy skills

Familiarity with the Colombian context and understanding of the recent history and current social issues in Colombia

Child Protection

Please note that successful candidates will be expected to accept and commit to Children Change Colombia’s Child Protection Policy.

Application Process

To apply please send your CV (2 pages max) and a short cover letter (1-page max). In the cover letter please state clearly why you want this role and the skills and experience you possess relevant to this post and how you meet the person specification.

We will acknowledge all applications, but to minimise administrative costs we cannot guarantee detailed feedback if you are not preselected for interview.

Children Change Colombia is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

We are a small volunteer run community project that brings people together, building community spirit and gives opportunities for people to create their own community groups and projects. 

During Covid19 we have been doing a lot of befriending work, groups via Zoom and online, creating a wide range of social networking online, discussion groups, art and culture-based groups and much more.

We are currently looking for a website designer who can work with us to build a branded website that promotes our charitable organisation and the work we are doing. The purpose of the website is to raise awareness and increase interest in participation and also in volunteer uptake, while ideally raising donations.

If you are interested in supporting us, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Remote

Commitment: Thursdays, 11am – 1pm

Responsible to: Social Integration Coordinator

Main role: To run a reading group for our refugee clients on Zoom

Context

Refugee Council’s Connect project focuses on building participants’ confidence, improving their English skills, reducing isolation and improving social integration. Its role has become even more important during these times as lockdown measures can make already isolated individuals feel even more isolated and disconnected from the community. As part of the project’s activities, we have started running a reading group.

A group of around six clients meet once per week to read extracts from a book that has been chosen together, supported by a volunteer who helps them with definitions and pronunciation.

What will I be doing?

• Listening to clients while they read extracts from the book
• Help participants with pronunciation and definitions
• Send the list of participants to the coordinator at the end of the sessions

Useful skills and experience

• Knowledge of English as a first language. 
• Being enthusiastic and supportive.
• Being flexible and patient.
• Ability to run a class unsupervised.
• Very good IT skills and ability to use Zoom confidently.
• Some experience of working/volunteering with people whose first language is not English is a plus but not necessary.
• A good internet connection.

What support will I receive?

• An induction to the Refugee Council.
• Ongoing support for the Project Coordinator.
• A reference after 3 months.

If you love working with young people and enjoy being outdoors, why not join our enthusiastic team of Explorers education volunteers?

Our education volunteers help children discover the magic of the waterways through our Canal & River Explorers programme. Volunteers lead sessions for primary schools, cub scouts and brownie groups both in their classrooms and out and about on our canals. They show children how locks work, explain how a dragonfly larva hunts its prey, point out the rope marks under a bridge or just allow the children time to watch a coot feed its young. Through these visits our volunteers introduce a new generation of children to our canals and rivers - inspiring the enthusiasts of tomorrow.

Our education coordinators deliver hands-on training, providing the knowledge needed for working with children. Our volunteers can use a variety of resources, such as a Water Safety Box with games and handling items, a Build a Canal Box with wooden models of bridges, buildings and boats, and a Habitat Box for teaching children about waterway wildlife.

We run hands on activities and visits with school, cub & brownie groups either on/by our waterways or in their classroom/clubhouse. All of our sessions are designed to inspire young people in heritage and geography of their local area as well as containng useful links to science, wildilfe or creative arts.

We provide you with resources and full training on how to lead groups of children at this specific location as well as in a more traditional classroom environment. You will have the support of an education officer as well as the other volunteers in your team. We reimburse travel costs. 

We are looking for volunteers who have
.  Previous experience of working with children
.  The desire to work outdoors
.  The confidence to talk to, and deliver workshops with groups of children
.  The ability to enthuse young people through practical activities
.  The ability to volunteer flexibly
.  The ability to drive to different locations
.  The ability to work independently or within a team

This role involves regulated activity with children and adults at risk, as defined by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. Therefore, an Enhanced Criminal Record check will be undertaken and references will be sought. A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to volunteering with us. 

Shubbak | A window on contemporary Arab culture is seeking a new Chair of the Board of Trustees who possesses the vision and skills to develop the organisation's business model.

Shubbak champions contemporary Arab art and culture through an award-winning, biennial festival, national touring and original engagement programme. Its artistic excellence was recognised in 2018 by Arts Council England when it acheived National Portfolio Organisation status.

The role would suit a well-networked, dynamic leader with strong interpersonal skills, experience of holding a senior position in a significant organisation, an appreciation of the value of arts and culture and a good understanding of charity governance.