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IMPORTANT: Please only express interest if you are able to offer up to 5 hrs of your time by mid-May 2024. You should also have an UK accounting qualification such as AAT, ACCA or ACA with adequate experience to be eligible for this role.
Join our team as a Volunteer Accountant! Help prepare annual accounts and submit to HMRC for our not-for-profit organization.
What will you be doing?
The need for a volunteer account has risen due to the unavailability of our volunteer whop had been kindly offering the service over the last few years.As a Volunteer Accountant, you'll collaborate with our leadership to prepare and submit annual accounts to HMRC within the next month. Your expertise will ensure accuracy and compliance, contributing to our mission's success.
What are we looking for?
You should be available in the first half of May 2024 to help with the task. We seek a qualified accountant with several years of experience. Attention to detail, integrity, and strong analytical skills are essential. Proficiency in financial software and knowledge of HMRC regulations are mandatory.
What difference will you make?
Over 85% of people in the UK, and even more globally, are unaware of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and fail to take steps toward creating a more sustainable world. Initiatives are needed to educate and inspire societies about the UN SDGs. Your contributions can educate and inspire millions to act on the SDGs, fostering positive changes that impact us all in this interconnected world. Your efforts will unite individuals and organizations, amplifying their impact and benefiting more lives through collaborative action.
Applicant must be able to offer up to 5 hrs support by mid-May 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a Communications Volunteer, you will help with the administration of our team newsletter NEWSROUND and our social channels. Additionally, you will support with the facilitation of our internal events. You will support the Communications Manager to communicate the great work we are doing to promote Equality, Diversity and Identity, both internally and externally.
As a METRO Youth Volunteer, you would be an integral member of the youth team in supporting the Lead and Support Workers in the delivery of the weekly groups. These are held in London boroughs and Medway, Kent. You would be responsible for tasks such as setting up the space and activities, chatting with young people and supporting the facilitation of activities. Your support would enable the lead worker to provide more one to one support as necessary and help in the overall management of some very vibrant groups as well as supporting future advertising and promotion to encourage more participants for some of the quieter groups.
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As an Events and Communications Coordinator volunteer, you will play an essential role in supporting the charity’s event planning and communication efforts. While this role is unpaid, it offers a valuable opportunity to gain experience and contribute to the charity’s mission.
Responsibilities:
Event Assistance:
- Collaborate with the events team to assist in planning and executing events.
- Help with brainstorming event ideas or proactively coming up with event ideas that would be beneficial for the charity.
- Provide support with tasks such as coordinating logistics, contacting vendors and attendees and helping with on-site event management.
Communication Support:
- Assist with the development and implementation of communication strategies to the target audience and materials.
- Help to increase the reach and impact of communication pieces by distributing and sharing newsletters, leaflets, posts etc. to relevant communities and outlets.
Content Creation:
- Assist in writing and editing promotional materials, such as event invitations and social media posts.
- Help with graphic design tasks, such as creating event posters and online graphics.
- Document the event, as directed, through photos and videos that can be used by the marketing team for marketing purposes.
- Photo and video editing skills are not essential but highly valued.
Audience Engagement:
- Help to drive reach and impact of social media activity through engaging with posts and sharing to local communities.
- Help to drive event attendance, registrations and, ultimately, optimise results for every event undertaken.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with the organisation's teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding.
Event Support:
- Volunteer at events to assist with various tasks, such as registration, guest services, and ensuring smooth event execution.
Post-Event Feedback:
- Assist in collecting feedback and data to evaluate the success of events and communication efforts.
Personal specification:
This is a role for someone who can play an active and on-site role for Manchester-based events.
- Enthusiasm and dedication to supporting the organisation's mission and representing the charity in the best possible way.
- Reliability to carry out agreed tasks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic skills in using communication and graphic design tools.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and to find solutions for problems if they occur.
- Attention to detail
- Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- A passion for event planning, communication, or marketing.
- Flexibility and the ability to commit to the volunteer role.
Time commitment and expenses:
- 3-7 hours per week, either in or out of office hours.
- We request a minimum commitment of 3 months volunteering.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health awareness?
Do you have a flair for organising events?
Join us as a Voluntary Event Assistant for Step Up 4 Mental Health 10K run or walk, our upcoming event dedicated to raising awareness and support for mental health.
About the Role:
As a Volunteer Event Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the success of our event.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Outreach and Engagement: Reach out to organisations and individuals to encourage their participation in our event. This involves crafting compelling messages and communicating the value of their involvement.
- Logistics Support: Assist in the planning and execution of event logistics, including venue setup, equipment arrangement, and coordination with vendors.
- Promotion: Help spread the word about Step Up 4 Mental Health through various channels, including social media, email campaigns, and community outreach.
- On-Site Assistance: Provide on-site support during the event, including attendee registration, directing participants, and addressing any last-minute issues.
Requirements:
- Passion for mental health advocacy and awareness.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Availability to commit to event preparation and on-site assistance.
Benefits:
- Gain valuable experience in event management and coordination.
- Contribute to a meaningful cause and positively impact mental health awareness.
- Opportunity to network with professionals and organisations in the mental health field.
- Certificate of appreciation for your contribution.
To equip young people at school, and within the community, with the knowledge, confidence and skills to address their mental health needs
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a reliable, empathetic, tech-savvy individual with an eye for detail? Caudwell Children are looking for friendly and professional volunteers to help with our Service Delivery Department.
The Service Delivery Department is responsible for ensuring the beneficiaries of the charity receive high quality services. We offer services to children and support to families, including:
- Advice and signposting to local services (available to individuals anywhere in the UK),
- We accept applications for and (subject to a set of financial criteria) will contribute funding towards some specific therapies, provision of resources such as specialist wheelchairs, car seats, tricycles, sensory stimulating equipment and sports equipment
- We have specialist autism services and accept referrals to assess and diagnose autism in 4 to 11 year olds and provide information, workshops and advice to families with a child with autism
- We have an employment service for autistic young people up to age 25 years to support the transition into the digital skills workforce.
As a volunteer in our Service Delivery department, roles and responsibilities may include:
- Providing practical and emotional support to children and their families across the country
- Processing and completing applications for specialist equipment, therapies and treatment
- Data inputting onto our metro system
- Providing an information and signposting service
- Communication with other organisations via telephone and email
- Meeting and greeting visitors (including visitor sign in)
- Answering telephone/ email enquiries
- Monitoring our online chat service ensuring families receive the support that they need
We’re looking for somebody approachable, dedicated and responsible, with a good level of written and verbal communication, and telephone and computer literacy.
If you’re interested in gaining administration, communication and IT experience, and want to know that you’re helping the families of disabled children across the UK, please apply!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Come and work in a vibrant and fun environment and support Caudwell Children to do whatever it takes to change the future of disabled and autistic children and support to help them lead a full and active life.
As a reception volunteer, roles and responsibilities may include:
- Communication with families and other organisations via telephone and email
- Meeting and greeting visitors (including visitor sign in)
- Providing practical and emotional support to children and their families across the country
- Processing and completing applications for specialist equipment, therapies and treatment
- Data inputting onto our metro system
- Providing an information and signposting service
- Answering telephone/email enquiries
- Monitoring our online chat service ensuring families receive the support that they need
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a reliable, empathetic, tech-savvy individual with an eye for detail? Caudwell Children are looking for friendly and professional volunteers to help with our Service Delivery Department.
The Service Delivery Department is responsible for ensuring the beneficiaries of the charity receive high quality services. We offer services to children and support to families, including:
- Advice and signposting to local services (available to individuals anywhere in the UK),
- We accept applications for and (subject to a set of financial criteria) will contribute funding towards some specific therapies, provision of resources such as specialist wheelchairs, car seats, tricycles, sensory stimulating equipment and sports equipment
- We have specialist autism services and accept referrals to assess and diagnose autism in 4 to 11 year olds and provide information, workshops and advice to families with a child with autism
- We have an employment service for autistic young people up to age 25 years to support the transition into the digital skills workforce.
As a volunteer in our Service Delivery department, roles and responsibilities may include:
- Providing practical and emotional support to children and their families across the country
- Processing and completing applications for specialist equipment, therapies and treatment
- Data inputting onto our metro system
- Providing an information and signposting service
- Communication with other organisations via telephone and email
- Meeting and greeting visitors (including visitor sign in)
- Answering telephone/ email enquiries
- Monitoring our online chat service ensuring families receive the support that they need
We’re looking for somebody approachable, dedicated and responsible, with a good level of written and verbal communication, and telephone and computer literacy.
If you’re interested in gaining administration, communication and IT experience, and want to know that you’re helping the families of disabled children across the UK, please apply!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We're here to make sure children and young people with cancer get the right support at the right time. We do this through tailored psychosocial support and by making their voices and unique needs heard and understood. We believe they should have the same opportunities as everyone else.
You can be a key part of this by joining our friendly team where you will be able to utilise and develop your skills learning the nuts and bolts of what it takes to be a high functioning Operations Team in a very ambitious charity. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop further, or who wants to use their existing skills to contribute to something important.
As well as making sure our amazing supporters are thanked for their fundraising efforts and donations, you will provide valuable administrative support and assist a small friendly team. There’s lots to get involved with and you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in an area that interests you most.
What will you be doing?
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Assisting the team with a range of administrative tasks such as filing, data entry and cleaning.
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Processing income from supporters and our charity shops.
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Using our database to record income.
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Logging mail and processing.
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Sending thank you letters/e-mails to supporters.
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Helping with Archiving and other ongoing projects as required.
You will be organised and methodical and be keen to learn new processes and have good written and verbal communication skills. If you have some basic IT skills that would be great, although we will provide training, so you are fully equipped for your role.
We are looking for volunteers who can commit 6-10 hours per week during office hours of 9am-5pm and can be flexible to fit in with your other commitments. This role is primarily based in our Bristol Office (BS1 2NT), however remote working can be arranged for certain tasks.
We will provide full training for the role and the support of a dedicated Volunteer Manager.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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QMC School, partnered with Quilombo UK is looking for a volunteer personal assistant to join their national volunteering team working from home. This role offers a great opportunity for the right person looking to gain experience as a personal assistant, developing their office-based and management experience, or simply to ‘give back to their community’. The role provides you flexibility, with specific training provided where necessary to help you develop and grow your skill-set.
16 weeks contract.
What will I be doing?
- Managing organisation of meetings and appointment
- Organising events and conferences
- Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
- Managing databases, Liaising with staff
- Miscellaneous tasks to support the team
Practical Considerations
Essential:
- You will need to have good written skills
- Well organised, pro-active and able to deliver tasks efficiently
- Good time management
- To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Strong team player
- Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed
- Able to volunteer at least 12 hours a week (2 days, 6 hours each day)
Desirable:
- Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate
- Proficiency in Microsoft and excel
Requirements
- Will require references
- Own computer or a secure access to one
- Must be UK based and hold UK right to work
The volunteering program with QMC requires a minimum of 21 weeks of commitment. We are looking for someone who can offer 12 hours a week, Monday - Friday.
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
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We are seeking a new Secretary to undertake administrative duties to support the board of trustees of the African Bird Club in fulfilling its responsibility for the good governance of the charity and in delivering its strategy. You will be one of five executive officers and as such, have a key role in helping to progress ABC’s status and mission.
The African Bird Club is dedicated to conserving birds and their habitats across the continent of Africa and related islands and furthering ornithology in this region. We raise funds to make grants to support local conservation projects, produce a peer-reviewed journal and are developing a free birding app. ABC currently has over 1100 members from 70 countries and is governed by a board of twelve trustees.
The Secretary is expected to attend three board meetings a year and the annual general meeting of members of the charity, as well as ad hoc meetings of the executive officers and provide administrative support for the running of the charity, as required, with other trustees and contractors.
You must be eligible to be a trustee of a charity, have sufficient time to devote to the role and be committed to achieving ABC's objectives. You must also have strong communication and interpersonal skills, maintain constructive relationships (with other executive officers, trustees and the charity’s contractors) and deal with routine correspondence. Previous experience as a secretary or trustee of a charity would be advantageous but is not necessary.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A bit about this role
At Cats Protection we help thousands of cats each year thanks to our dedicated and passionate volunteer groups and teams, all of which help our feline friends in a different ways. They take in stray and abandoned cats and ensure they receive the veterinary care and attention they deserve, help raise funds, promote neutering and help spread cat welfare messages. Our volunteer treasurers maintain the finances of local groups and teams, ensuring they hold the funds needed to continue their vital work. Cats Protection relies solely on donations from generous members of the public, and our volunteer treasurers help make sure these funds are spent in the most effective way.
What can you expect to be doing?
- Preparing budgets
- Keeping accurate financial records
- Reporting financial records via ‘Cashlog’ (Cats Protection supplied software)
- Paying invoices and volunteer expenses
- Being part of a team which ensures there are sufficient funds to meet expenditure
- Updating and advising others on income received, expenditure and available funds
- Managing and monitoring donations made to the group
- Following financial procedures e.g. Gift Aid returns and VAT claims
A bit more information about this role and the team
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 overseeing the finances of a local volunteer groups or team. You will meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- Experience or knowledge of accounting, book keeping and/or good numeracy skills
- The ability to collect and present information clearly and logically
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to be part of a team
- Basic IT skills to use Cats Protection systems - training and support can be provided
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to use own initiative
- Committee volunteers need to be aged 18+
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SANE is looking for an Administration Volunteer to help with sending out fundraising event materials, franking, updating stationary and supporting the team. You will be part of the Fundraising & Marketing team a professional team that manages the full spectrum of fundraising, marketing, website and social media activities. This is a key role helping the team to work efficiently to raise awareness and much needed income to keep the charity running helping tens of thousands of people per year.
There are opportunities to develop your administration and organisation skills as well as learn how a charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking to volunteer in a small and friendly office team? We're looking for someone to help us with our membership admin, including assembling membership packs, preparing resources for mailings, helping us prepare for membership events and lots more - no admin day will be the same and there is always plenty of tea and coffee on tap and biscuits available!
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one the region’s largest and oldest charities managing over 100 nature reserves and works with many other land managers assisting them to improve wildlife. The Trust works to involve people in nature conservation through events, environmental education and community involvement.
The supporter services team is part of the Fundraising and Engagement Directorate which includes the Membership, Events, Communications and Fundraising team. As part of their work, the Supporter Services team process all new membership and are looking for a volunteer to help pack our mailing of welcome packs and other post. Ideally our volunteer will also help keep both our literature and events storeroom tidy.
What you'll be supporting us with:
- Assembling membership welcome packs for new Yorkshire Wildlife Trust members
- Packing membership packs ready for the Friday mailing
- Putting together other regular mailings to new and existing members
- Filing of confidential information
- Keeping the storeroom tidy and in order.
- Discarding any out-of-date literature.
- Putting away stock after events.
- Informing staff of low supplies.
- Help gather equipment for events.
- Help take in deliveries.
- Helping with other tasks as required.
What's in it for you?
This is a great opportunity to volunteer for a successful wildlife and environmental charity with a friendly team. Our team is very busy and we greatly value the help of our volunteers. Hot drinks and biscuits are always available!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Supporter Care Admin Assistants are required to help with telephone calls to say thank you to donators, sending letters, scanning and uploading files so knowledge of IT would be helpful.
Skills:
- Positive attitude and great people skills.
- Good communication skills both orally and written
- Organisation
- Good listening skills
- Basic IT Knowledge
- Have a calm and approachable manner
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.