A bit about this role

At Cats Protection we help thousands of cats each year and the majority of these success stories are thanks to the dedication and effort of our passionate volunteers. Our recruitment support volunteers help local volunteer groups and teams by promoting volunteer vacancies, matching passionate cat loving volunteers to vacancies and informing potential volunteers about the variety of volunteer roles available at Cats Protection. 

What can you expect to be doing?

This role is not based at a particular branch.
You will be supporting the Branch Development Manager for the Eastern Midlands region in recruiting volunteers for local branches in the region.
You will also assist with the process of induction for volunteers to Cats Protection.

• Identifying opportunities for volunteer involvement
• Planning volunteer recruitment campaigns
• Managing volunteer vacancies by advertising and promoting roles
• Overseeing the volunteer application process
• Meeting potential volunteers and providing information about roles
• Matching potential volunteers with suitable roles
• Promoting a culture of volunteering best practice 

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping recruit other passionate, cat loving volunteers. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.

We’re looking for someone with

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to use own initiative 
• Willingness to be part of a team
• Good knowledge of IT
• Experience of recruitment and interviewing 
• Confidence in meeting new people
• Good planning skills
• Experience in managing people
• Experience of managing volunteers (would be beneficial)  

Time expectation 

Our recruitment support volunteers usually spend 2 to 3 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed. 

Additional Information

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. To make sure this is the case, we provide support and guidance both remotely from our National Cat Centre and face to face through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We also offer varied online and face to face training and have wide-ranging policies covering all aspects of volunteering. We hope the support we provide will ensure our volunteers have a great experience with Cats Protection.

• Are you aged 13 to 25 years old?
• Are you up for a real challenge?
• Do you enjoy working with other young people?
• Could you make a real difference and help set up a new uniformed youth development organisation? 
• Would you like to volunteer?

We're looking for young people (under 25 years old) to join us as Young Leaders on our Youth Council to help us create and set up The Ranger Cadets across England.

The Ranger Cadets is a new independent not for profit uniformed youth development organisation working with young people aged 13 to 25 years old across England, providing new opportunities and experiences, such as life and social skills, team work, community engagement, training, fun, community and personal development at weekly unit cadet meet ups which take place one night per week normally held between 7pm and 9pm in which young people (Cadets) take part in fun, challenging and rewarding activities, they also will get to complete missions and challenges in order to receive badges for their uniform, gain accreditations in a wide range of topics and feel a sense of belonging and achievement. We aim to ensure young people are “Prepared for Life”.

As well as attending weekly unit cadet meet ups, Cadets take part in weekend public duties supporting public community events as well as attending camps, residentials, trips and other youth development activities.

We are a non-political and non-religious youth organisation that is open and welcoming to everyone regardless of their background. Our overall aim is to prepare our next generation of young people preparing them for their adult lives and give them the tools and skills to live independently and successful.

Young people have already been involved and helped us from choosing our name, to designing our logo and publicity, made decisions about our activities and where they feel we should be heading and now we are looking for some new young people to join Ranger Cadets as Young Leaders on our Youth Council to help us reach our next goal and ensure young people are at the front and centre of what we do.

The Youth Council will be the voice and face of the organisation and for young people within the organisation as well, where you will attend monthly online Zoom meetings, give your suggestions, opinions and ideas, and feedback your views about the Ranger Cadets, while also getting involved in lots of other areas of Ranger Cadets.

Young Leaders on our Youth Council can also get involved in the following areas too;

• Plan and organise activities for young people and help us to create and open new programmes and cadet units.
• Get involved in fundraising activities.
• Promote the Ranger Cadets and increase awareness.
• Engage with other young people across England and get them involved.
• Get involved in the recruitment and selection of our volunteers.
• Attend our programmes and activities, as well as an option to join our actual cadet units.
• Create a short advert/film to promote the Ranger Cadets.
• Help Ranger Cadets grow into a successful youth development organisation for young people across England.
• And much, much more.

We need young people who can;

• Actively take part and attend monthly meetings usually held on Zoom, one evening a month between 6pm and 9pm.
• Turn up to every meeting and on time.
• Help us create an amazing youth development organisation for young people across England.
• Confidently speak about their ideas, suggestions and able to promote our new organisation to others, including other young people and adults.
• Help us make a difference to the lives of young people.
• Get involved in other areas of the Ranger Cadets to make it a success.
• Be the face and voice of Ranger Cadets and be on our publicity, help us create social media content and short and mini videos about the organisation.

What are the benefits volunteering with Ranger Cadets?

• An opportunity to really help shape our new organisation and be involved from the very start.
• Hands on experience that looks great on your CV.
• Experience of working within a charitable and youth organisation.
• Make a huge difference.
• Training to help you grow and develop in the role and for your future.
• Reference for future employers or educational courses.
• A chance to build and shape the culture of our organisation.
• Gain Life Skills and Meet New People from across England.
• So much more than just a volunteer role.

You can also join us as a Cadet once we are set up if you are interested in joining your local cadet unit.

Help us make a difference to young people’s lives but also to our community and our country.

To apply, get in touch for registration form.

Thank you for your time.

Ranger Cadets – Head of Fundraising - VOLUNTEER ROLE

• Are you passionate about Fundraising and supporting a youth development charity?
• Are you up for a challenge and want to help us make a real difference?
• Are you looking to help volunteer for a great cause?

At Ranger Cadets we are all about our people. The Ranger Cadets is a new independent not for profit uniformed youth development organisation that is being set up to work with young people, providing new opportunities and experiences, such as life and social skills, team work, community engagement, training, fun, community spirit and personal development at weekly cadet unit meet ups which will take place one night per week in which young people (Cadets) will take part in fun, challenging and rewarding activities, they also will get to complete missions and challenges in order to earn and receive badges for their uniform, gain accreditations in a wide range of topics and feel a sense of belonging and achievement. We aim to ensure young people are “Prepared for Life” and all the challenges that they may face as an adult.

We are currently looking for a volunteer to join our team as Head of Fundraising to set up and manage our Fundraising efforts and activities at Ranger Cadets, including leading on writing funding applications, seeking donations and sponsorship from businesses and corporates, leading on community fundraising activities and recruiting and managing fundraising volunteers.

You will be involved in:

• Establishing, managing, and maintaining an active fundraising programme of activities and events at Ranger Cadets.
• Recruiting, selecting, and inducting fundraising volunteers, including those creating their own funderaisers for Ranger Cadets, ensuring we have the need talent and people in all the vacant roles.
• Identifying fundraising opportunities and to establish key relationships and partnerships.
• Writing funding applications from trusts and other sources to generate income for Ranger Cadets.
• Creating and updating our systems, processes and databases and maintain fundraiser websites, as well as writing new blogs and news updates about Ranger Cadets and the impact we are making through donations and fundraising.
• Thinking of innovative ways to drive fundraising and online engagement.

​We want to hear from you if you are:

• Punctual, Reliable and Trustworthy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experienced in Fundraising.
• Motivated to make an impact.
• Willing to use your initiative and work on your own as well as in a team.
• Interested in staying with us for at least 8-12 months.
• Experience of writing funding applications.
• Passionate about fundraising and all that it brings.

Administration Support Volunteer

In Oxfam Westbourne Grove we're dedicated to fighting poverty and inequality. Build your CV, confidence, and skills by volunteering now.

About you:

· Honesty, reliability, and commitment

· Able to work well in a team

· Good written and verbal communication skills.

· Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

· Proficiency in Microsoft office, particularly Word and Excel

We are open Mon to Sat 10-6 and Sunday 11-5 and usually we ask for 4 - 8 hours per week. We can be very flexible around parenting / caring / health / employment / education and any other commitments you have. Some travel and lunch expenses can be covered too.

If you have a couple of hours to give to Oxfam, then we'd like to hear from you. Note this is a voluntary position and is therefore unpaid.

As an Administration Support Volunteer, you will be assisting the shop manager in carrying out day-to-day admin work. Depending on the needs of the shop and your interests, you may be involved in:

· Helping to create weekly volunteer rotas.

· Taking minutes during shop meetings.

· Ensuring all volunteer paperwork is up to date.

· Assisting with Gift Aid donations.

· Ensuring all important communications in the shop bulletin is displayed on the noticeboard.

Tempted? Click Apply now and we'll get back to you soon!

Vacancy location: Oxfam Westbourne Grove | 245 Westbourne Grove, SW10 0LJ

*Now recruiting!* Become a Helpline Volunteer with the Southwark Wellbeing Hub  

• Helpline Volunteers provide emotional and signposting advice over the phone.
• They work alongside a team of staff to ensure distressed callers receive prompt support from services.
• They research different options for support and liaise with other professionals in the borough to give callers up-to-date advice.
• They follow up with callers to make sure a positive outcome is reached.
• They record data and monitoring information using a case management system.

*Now recruiting!* Online Wellbeing Workshop Chair

• Workshop Chair volunteers act as ambassadors for the Southwark Wellbeing Hub during our online workshops.
• They help to ensure that those who attend our workshops have a positive experience.
• They support the Workshop Leader to create a space where people can discuss their experience of mental health issues safely.
• They gather feedback from those attending workshops.
• They help participant engagement by using web-conferencing tools.        

As a service, we are here to help the community of Southwark experience positive wellbeing. Our volunteers represent and empower residents who are marginalised, isolated, and facing stigma or difficult life experiences to get the right advice and help to move forward.Being a volunteer with us is an opportunity to develop socially, professionally and personally. It gives you an insight into the charity and social care sector as part of a dedicated team. 

Sign up to our newsletter for updates about Volunteering from The Southwark Wellbeing Hub. We have a range of volunteering opportunities to suit different skills and interests. All our volunteer roles are based in Southwark and involve working alongside people to support them through challenges relating to mental health.

The Witness Service provides practical and emotional support and information to witnesses so that they feel valued, respected and informed and able to give their best evidence in court.

As an Outreach Volunteer, you will provide support to vulnerable witnesses, who may have additional needs and challenges when it comes to giving evidence in court.

The role will involve supporting witnesses prior to them coming to court and also on the days they attend to give evidence. There will be an initial needs assessment meeting with a witness, away from the court environment, either at their home or other agreed community venue, or this may be done remotely by phone or video.

From there, you would work with the witness, Witness Service staff members, partner agencies and, where appropriate, their carer/ support worker/ parent/ guardian, to develop a tailored plan of preparation and support. The purpose of this is to help reduce their anxiety and clarify the court processes so that they are in a position to give their best evidence to the court.

Our service is impartial, independent and witness-focused - we do not provide any legal advice.

Full training and support will be provided: all volunteers are first trained to be confident in supporting witnesses within the court environment before supporting in the community.

Some travel is required in this role, as you will be visiting witnesses in the community across Wiltshire. You will need to be able to get to the Taunton and Yeovil law courts.

Volunteers need to be able to commit the equivalent of 3 days per month and there is some flexibility as to when this is. Please bear in mind: Some full days will be required, during training and when supporting witnesses on trial dates.

Skills and experience you need:

• A caring, mature, supportive and empathetic manner towards others.

• To be friendly and approachable with good listening and verbal communication skills.

• Flexibility and ability to travel (using your own transport).

• Respect for the diversity of all people, which includes commitment to the service’s objective of ensuring equal access is offered to all witnesses and their supporters.

• To be committed, trustworthy, discreet and prepared to adhere to our policies, in order to ensure we deliver a high standard of service to witnesses and victims.

• A non-judgemental, impartial and confidential approach to supporting others is essential.

• This role would ideally suit someone with experience of supporting vulnerable people such as young people, people with learning disabilities and /or people with mental health issues.

To be a Witness Service Outreach volunteer you must:

- be aged 18 or over

- have at least basic IT skills

- be flexible and prepared to travel within an agreed local area

- be able to commit to a training programme consisting of online work and regular shadowing at court

- be available long term (at least 14 months)

In return, you will receive:

- full induction and training, ongoing support and refresher training

- paid expenses (travel, lunch allowance)

- the opportunity to develop strong supportive skills and have a positive impact on the lives of witnesses and their supporters

- unique insight into the criminal justice system

Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families who are struggling, we are a professional volunteer-led organisation working with families across the country.

Our fundraising team is integral to our continued success in providing this support, securing vital funding for our helpline, face to face and digital services. The fundraising landscape is ever changing, with increased challenges this year, providing opportunities for learning and growth. This is an exciting time for an enthusiastic, proactive individual.

Do you have an interest in fundraising, particularly in corporate fundraising and sponsorship?Do have a Laptop or PC, robust Wi-Fi and a place to work at home?  We will provide training and support allowing you to become part of our small but essential team, dedicated to maximising our fundraising possibilities. 

Description of the role:

To provide support to the fundraising team, within the Business Development Department. The role is to assist in a variety of growth areas with a focus on researching corporate partnership opportunities.

The role would suit someone looking to develop a career in the charity sector and with an interest in fundraising or someone who wishes to extend their volunteering experience. In exchange for your time you will gain valuable experience within a national charity, grow your skills and knowledge of the sector and in the delivery of a fundraising strategy.

Main tasks: 

• To build Family Lives corporate fundraising portfolio
• Research and develop opportunities, working with the Trusts & Contracts Fundraising Manager in setting priorities for applications. 
• Assist in and develop relationships with corporate funders and sponsors.
• Other general duties that contribute to running an efficient fundraising department.

Skills required:

• Excellent research skills and ability to work on own initiative
• A confident communicator, both verbally and in writing 
• A knowledge of corporate fundraising is desirable 
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook 
• An interest in the charity sector/Family Lives

What we are looking for: 

This is a long-term project and we are seeking interest from people wanting to commit longer term to a volunteering role; a minimum of 3 months. The candidate will need to commit to 30 hours over a month.

Work will be from home with regular catch-ups and supervision with the Trusts & Contracts Fundraising Manager, via Microsoft Teams and occasionally in person (post lockdown). Some work will need to be Tuesday to Friday, during office hours, to facilitate this.

We are a new very small start-up youth project called RYP - Riverside Youth Project. We are a not-for-profit and 100% run by volunteers, putting young people at the forefront of the project and the work we do.

Our aim is to work with young people aged 13-19 years old, in areas along the River Thames to provide them with positive youth work-based activities that inspire and give young people the opportunities and experiences to discover themselves and the world around them, while giving them the tools and skills they need in life and help them transition from adolescence into flourishing adulthood.

​We need a Business Administration Manager to lead on all back office administration and support functions at RYP, they will also be the secretariat for the Board of Trustees and will ensure that all non youth work functions run smoothly leaving the Youth Project Manager to run the youth project. This includes HR and Finance aspects of RYP.

The role will be London based, close to the River Thames at Cannon Street/Bank in the City of London and also in Crossharbour on the Isle of Dogs, with some remote/virtual based volunteering too.

Get in touch if you’re interested and we will send you out a very short application pack.

We are a new very small start-up youth project called RYP - Riverside Youth Project. We are a not-for-profit and 100% run by volunteers, putting young people at the forefront of the project and the work we do.

Our aim is to work with young people aged 13-19 years old, in areas along the River Thames to provide them with positive youth work-based activities that inspire and give young people the opportunities and experiences to discover themselves and the world around them, while giving them the tools and skills they need in life and help them transition from adolescence into flourishing adulthood.

We need a Trustee to join our Board of Trustees for approx. 6-8 hours per month and help us by setting up RYP as a charity, while taking an active role to help make RYP a huge success.

We are particularly interested in applicants with experience and skills in the following key focus areas:

• Bid Writing.
• Fundraising.
• Evaluation, Evidence and Impact.
• Youth Work or work with young people aged 13 to 19.
• Project Management or Service Development.

We also welcome applicant from other background who are passionate and have the skills and ability to help make RYP a huge success.

​As Trustee you will take an active role in leading in and supporting the setup, running and management oversight of RYP (Riverside Youth Project) getting hands on where needed as a small charitable organisation with no paid staff currently, its all hands on deck.

The role will be London based, close to the River Thames at Cannon Street/Bank in the City of London and also in Crossharbour on the Isle of Dogs, with some remote/virtual based volunteering too.

Get in touch if you’re interested and we will send you out a very short application pack.

The Witness Service provides practical and emotional support and information to witnesses so that they feel valued, respected and informed and able to give their best evidence in court.

As an Outreach Volunteer, you will provide support to vulnerable witnesses, who may have additional needs and challenges when it comes to giving evidence in court.

The role will involve supporting witnesses prior to them coming to court and also on the days they attend to give evidence. There will be an initial needs assessment meeting with a witness, away from the court environment, either at their home or other agreed community venue, or this may be done remotely by phone or video.

From there, you would work with the witness, Witness Service staff members, partner agencies and, where appropriate, their carer/ support worker/ parent/ guardian, to develop a tailored plan of preparation and support. The purpose of this is to help reduce their anxiety and clarify the court processes so that they are in a position to give their best evidence to the court.

Our service is impartial, independent and witness-focused - we do not provide any legal advice.

Full training and support will be provided: all volunteers are first trained to be confident in supporting witnesses within the court environment before supporting in the community.

Some travel is required in this role, as you will be visiting witnesses in the community across Wiltshire. You will need to be able to get to the Gloucester and Cheltenham courts.

Volunteers need to be able to commit the equivalent of 3 days per month and there is some flexibility as to when this is. Please bear in mind: Some full days will be required, during training and when supporting witnesses on trial dates.

Skills and experience you need:

• A caring, mature, supportive and empathetic manner towards others.

• To be friendly and approachable with good listening and verbal communication skills.

• Flexibility and ability to travel (using your own transport).

• Respect for the diversity of all people, which includes commitment to the service’s objective of ensuring equal access is offered to all witnesses and their supporters.

• To be committed, trustworthy, discreet and prepared to adhere to our policies, in order to ensure we deliver a high standard of service to witnesses and victims.

• A non-judgemental, impartial and confidential approach to supporting others is essential.

• This role would ideally suit someone with experience of supporting vulnerable people such as young people, people with learning disabilities and /or people with mental health issues.

To be a Witness Service Outreach volunteer you must:

- be aged 18 or over

- have at least basic IT skills

- be flexible and prepared to travel within an agreed local area

- be able to commit to a training programme consisting of online work and regular shadowing at court

- be available long term (at least 14 months)

In return, you will receive:

- full induction and training, ongoing support and refresher training

- paid expenses (travel, lunch allowance)

- the opportunity to develop strong supportive skills and have a positive impact on the lives of witnesses and their supporters

- unique insight into the criminal justice system

We are a new very small start-up youth project called RYP - Riverside Youth Project. We are a not-for-profit and 100% run by volunteers, putting young people at the forefront of the project and the work we do.

Our aim is to work with young people aged 13-19 years old, in areas along the River Thames to provide them with positive youth work-based activities that inspire and give young people the opportunities and experiences to discover themselves and the world around them, while giving them the tools and skills they need in life and help them transition from adolescence into flourishing adulthood.

We need an experienced and qualified Trainer to join our new start-up youth project as our Trainer (Learning and Development) for a few hours per week (evening/weekend based) and help us by leading on the planning, organising, and delivering of our internal team based training needs, such as Induction Training, Safeguarding, First Aid and Introduction to Youth Work Training for our volunteers who will be working with young people aged 13 to 19 years old in London. The training must be interactive, fun but informative and ooze our organisations team, fun and vibrant culture.

This will include an introduction to youth work and working with young people, young people’s rights, and responsibilities, dealing with conflict, or challenging behaviour, safeguarding, boundries and other related areas relevant to working with young people. The training will need to be fun, interactive, with lots of activities that will really help challenge the learner and help them to grow, prosper and develop.

The role will be London based, close to the River Thames at Connon Street/Bank in the City of London and also in Crossharbour on the Isle of Dogs, with some remote based volunteering too.

Get in touch if you’re interested and we will send you out a very short application pack.

RYP is a youth work charity working to provide positive activities and opportunities for young people to discovery themselves and the world around them. Our work takes place in the inner London area, around the River Thames. We deliver holistic long-term youth work with young people aged 13-19. We believe positive, long term relationships can create trust with young people, nurture the belief that things can change, and encourage them to set positive goals and work hard to achieve them.

We are looking for one off and short term VOLUNTEERS to join our new youth project who can help us get started and off the ground. We have a very, very small passionate team of volunteers but we need people with experiences and skills we don’t currently have in the team to help us in a wide range of areas from;

• Fundraising and Funding Bid Writing
• Social Media and Communications
• Marketing and PR
• Volunteering Management
• Filming, Photography and Creative Media
• Research and Policy
• Youth Service Management
• Senior Management
• Business or Charity Development
• Other areas to help a youth club get set up and running.

If you can help us get started and up off the ground, we would really appreciate it.

To apply please get in touch with you CV and by telling us how you can help us get setup and running and we can then arrange for a telephone chat with you.

We are a new very small start-up youth project called RYP - Riverside Youth Project. We are a not-for-profit and 100% run by volunteers, putting young people at the forefront of the project and the work we do.

Our aim is to work with young people aged 13-19 years old, in areas along the River Thames to provide them with positive youth work-based activities that inspire and give young people the opportunities and experiences to discover themselves and the world around them, while giving them the tools and skills they need in life and help them transition from adolescence into flourishing adulthood.

We need a group of 12 young people aged between 13 and 19 years old who live around or able to travel to Bank EC4M, and/or Crosshabour E14 very easily to join our Youth Committee, where you will help us set up and run RYP as members of the Youth Committe, where you will get to give us your thoughts, ideas and help us in a wide range of areas at RYP, such as;

• Helping RYP shape its youth programmes and what we offer young people.
• Helping us set up and run activities with young people.
• Helping us recruit staff and volunteers.
• Helping us with our social media, including making videos to encourge other young people to join us.
• Helping us fundraise.
• Helping us make RYP a huge success.
• Helping us by talking at events or at meetings about RYP.
• Helping us within the community to promote RYP, by postering, flyering, running stalls, speaking at schools and getting involved at local events.
• Much, much more.

We need young people who are:

• Aged between 13 and 19 years old.
• Can easily travel to Bank EC4M and/or Crosshabour E14.
• Can attend Youth Committee Meetings one evening a month.
• Can get involved in others as listed above to help RYP be a real youth-led organsiation.
• Has lots of ideas, enthusiasum and excitement about RYP and what we want to do for young people like you.
• Has a good attitude, is friendly and able to get on well with people from all backgrounds.

Get in touch if you’re interested and we will send you out a Registration Form.

We are a very small start-up youth project called RYP - Riverside Youth Project. We are a not-for-profit and 100% run by volunteers, putting young people at the forefront of the project and the work we do.

Our aim is to work with young people aged 13-19 years old, in areas along the River Thames to provide them with positive youth work-based activities that inspire and give young people the opportunities and experiences to discover themselves and the world around them, while giving them the tools and skills they need in life and help them transition from adolescence into flourishing adulthood.

We need the help and support from an experienced logo graphic designer who can create us a logo for RYP and a Branding Guidelines with colour, font, etc on for future graphic designers to use to help them when creating any design work for us.

We need our logo to look like a carnival full of colour, energy and flavour but our logo needs to look great in full white as well so we can use it for both digital and printing materials and documents.

If your interested in helping us out for a short period of time, please get in touch.