Advice, Information Volunteer Roles in South West
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We are looking for someone who knows the CSA / CMS system to either do some on-line advice sessions or to be on the board readily available to answer CSA questions. This is an on-line role so needs access to facebook and an email address will be provided
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We are increasing our councillors that we have for our main group and sub groups and we now need someone to supervise them. You need to be trained in this.
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We are looking for someone to replace our current housing advice role as she is having to take time off. If you have expertese in this area please apply!
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We are looking for trained or experienced Mckenzie friends to offer some scottish family law legal advice on our groups. We have a few volunteers already but they dont know scottish law.
We are looking for someone training / trained / or have experience in family courts for Scotland
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Harrow Food Bank is part of the Trussell Trust - a network of over 1300 food bank centres in the UK. Between April 2022 and March 2023, food banks provided almost 3 million food supplies to people in crisis.
Harrow Food Bank requires two Trustees to support the Chair and current members who can support the existing Trustees:
Administrator / Secretary: to lead on all the administrative duties of the food bank and Trustee Board, ensure all meetings are conducted within the legal requirements and a record of all meetings maintained. Key roles & responsibilities:
1. Arrange and communicate dates for all Trustee Meetings, circulating papers in advance
2. Follow up on the agreed actions from meetings and keep an accurate ‘action log’
3. Ensure all stakeholders are informed of the AGM and that the AGM report is submitted to all relevant bodies
Treasurer: to lead on the financial affairs of the foodbank and to ensure that they are conducted within the required legal accounting and good practice conventions. Key roles & responsibilities:
1. Ensure that the Food Bank has proper systems for budgeting, financial controls, insurance and reporting
2. Produce and present regular finance reports for the Trustees Board Meetings
3. Maintain accurate financial records as report in a timely manner to all relevant bodies
Recruitment Morning Invitation
We are creating a brand-new volunteer role at Westonbirt Arboretum, the Woodland Support Team. You can find details about the role below. If this sounds like it might be of interest, we would like to invite you to spend a morning with us on Saturday 29th June 2024 from 10am-12pm (approx). To attend the recruitment morning please respond to this advertisement in order to sign-up
This session will equip you with everything you need to know about the role, the training programme and volunteering at Westonbirt Arboretum. It is important to attend this session in order for you to make an informed decision on whether you would like to apply to become a Woodland Support volunteer at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum.
After the recruitment morning, if you would like to apply to become a Woodland Support volunteer at Westonbirt Arboretum there will be a 2 day informative training programme, details are available in the recruitment morning sign-up form. The 2 day formal training sessions are mandatory. It is important to understand at this stage whether you are able to commit to these dates before going further.
Volunteer Role Description - Woodland Support Volunteers
Westonbirt’s historic Victorian landscape and internationally important tree and shrub collection is managed by Forestry England and attracts thousands of visitors each year – the Woodland Support volunteer team will be a key element of our Visitor Services (VS) team in helping everyone to get the very best from their time with us. This busy, varied and active role supports visitors whilst they are out and about in the arboretum and will help them to enjoy a memorable day out.
When/Where
This role will be a highly proactive roving role to provide support and information to visitors, primarily in Silkwood, but with possible extension to the Old Arboretum in the future. This role will be carried out in pairs at all times. Shifts will be split and there will be the ability to take breaks during the shift:
- 10.00 am -1.00 pm - morning shift
- 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm – afternoon shift
What’s involved?
· Walking all main routes and known busy areas in Silkwood, to be a visible assistance to visitors with daily site, trail information etc…
· Proactively engaging visitors with a warm hello and welcome to enhance their visitor experience.
· Proactively advising seasonal tree, flora and fauna highlights, directions, and answering general queries.
· Communicating confidently with VS Team via on site radio, and face-to-face with colleagues and visitors.
· Support the VS team as appropriate, by observing visitors wellbeing and behaviour and adherence to site rules, in particular with regard to dog policy.
· Reporting any incidents, including but not limited to: dog incidents/issues; first aid; lost persons; infrastructure/woodland damage.
· Staying calm and focused if dealing with visitors who require support, whilst waiting for support from VS.
· Ensure visitor feedback, both positive and negative, is recorded and escalated appropriately.
· Covering large areas of Silk Wood on foot (or mobility scooter) in all weathers
· Litter picking.
We’d like you to be
- A proactive, people-person with a warm welcoming style who can communicate with all kinds of visitors in an inclusive manner.
- Enjoy working outdoors (in all weathers) and be reliable, positive, patient.
- Keen to share your enthusiasm (we are not looking for experts) for the arboretum with others.
We will
· Provide role training, including – site knowledge, engaging with the public, procedures and systems, site rules and Dog Policy, Health & Safety, dealing with incidents, FoWA membership, radio use and protocol.
· Provide volunteer uniform and name badge.
· Provide ongoing support onsite from FE staff, including daily briefing.
· Ensure you are always with another volunteer.
· Pay a contribution to the cost of volunteering travel.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in your community? Do you have expertise in finance and a desire to contribute to a cause that positively impacts lives? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Finance Trustee for our esteemed charity which is going through a period of renewal! We are developing a series of social enmterprise hubs across the country.
At Toc H, we are dedicated to serving local people through our social enterprise hubs across the country. Our organisation has been serving the community for over 100 years, providing essential services and support to those in need.
Role Description: As a Finance Trustee, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity and sustainability of our charity. Your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing the financial management and reporting processes.
- Reviewing and approving budgets, financial statements, and financial policies.
- Providing strategic guidance on financial planning, and risk assessment.
- Collaborating with the finance team and fellow trustees to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Representing the charity at finance-related meetings and events.
Qualifications:
- Strong background in finance, accounting, or related field.
- Previous experience serving on a board of trustees or similar governance role preferred.
- Knowledge of nonprofit financial management practices and regulations.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to the mission and values of the charity.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Why Join Us:
- Make a meaningful impact: Your expertise will directly contribute to advancing our mission and helping those in need.
- Professional development: Gain valuable experience and expand your skill set in nonprofit governance and finance.
- Networking opportunities: Connect with fellow trustees, staff members, and community partners who share your passion for making a difference.
- Fulfillment: Experience the satisfaction of knowing that your contributions are making a positive difference in the lives of others.
Join us in our commitment to creating positive change and building a brighter future for our community.
If you are interested in this voluntary position please contact our CEO Paul Hackwood
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you love to support and empower people? We are looking for compassionate champions to join our volunteer mentoring programme. Help mentees build confidence, get established in community and develop independence. The Build mentoring programme supports survivors of modern slavery. A volunteer mentor is paired with a co mentor meeting fortnightly in the community with a mentee; being a friendly support, setting goals, exploring opportunities and life skills. All volunteer mentors are supported and accountable to the Build Coordinators. This role is voluntary and unpaid (costs incurred for refreshments related to the mentor role will be reimbursed).
The Role
- To create a safe, compassionate, and healthy mentoring relationship
- Provide the mentee with tools and techniques to navigate a pathway to achieve things that are important to them
- Provide practical support to the mentee where appropriate (eg signposting)
- Support a mentee to identify and establish goals and life skills that are important to them
- Liaise with the mentee and fellow mentor to arrange safe and suitable meeting places including date and time
- Debrief with your co-mentor after each meeting and provide a brief written record of the discussion for the Mentoring Coordinator
- Work with your co-mentor to model ‘healthy community’
- Manage the trio’s refreshment expenses for reimbursement
Skills you need
- Compassion, empathy and active listening skills
- Ability to be able to help people feel at ease and build confidence
- To help people draw out personal goals and things that are important to them
- Have a passion and desire for wanting to transform and support the lives of people
- Be sensitive to someone who has experienced trauma
- Ability to keep confidence and professional boundaries
- Reliability and good time keeping
- Commitment to safeguarding and a willingness to raise concerns where necessary
- Experience of supporting others navigate and integrate into community
- Access to car/public transport and flexibility around location
What you will get from us
- Online or face to face training prior to working with mentees:
- Volunteer Induction and specialised programme training
- e-learning courses relating to Safeguarding, Data Protection and Equality & Diversity, IT and Data Induction
- Ongoing support sessions from the Build team
- Ongoing training with an emphasis on trauma informed practice Commitment
- 12-month commitment period
- Meet with mentee and co-mentor fortnightly for 1-2 hours
- Commitment to write up debriefs and any relevant actions between meetups
- To able to complete all required training
- To be able to attend a minimum of 4 training sessions per year
All roles within the mentoring programme need:
- Mandatory checks including DBS
- Two satisfactory references
- Completion of induction training
- An informal interview and introductory period
- Have a passion and desire for wanting to help and support people
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The LGBTQ+ Telephone Group is a chance for blind and partially sighted people who identify as being a part of the LGBTQ+ community to come together for mutual friendship and support. The facilitator is a pivotal role within the group ensuring the group runs smoothly and that everybody has a chance to contribute to the group conversation as well as ensuring everybody’s welfare and flagging up any potential safeguarding concerns. You should either be a part of the LGBTQ+ community or be a strong ally who is committed to helping provide a safe space for participants to come together to share their experiences. You will be: Helping to ensure that participants feel comfortable and facilitate discussion. Helping group participants to feel safe to be in the group and to enable them to join in the group discussion each month. Looking after participant welfare within the group and flagging any welfare or safeguarding concerns to Talk and Support for follow up.
Who this opportunity will suit -
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- Approachable & empathetic nature
- Comfortable talking over the telephone
- Good verbal communication skills
- Ability to treat information confidentially
- You will need to be a member of the LGBTQ+ community or be an ally of the community and committed to ensuring participant safety in the group.
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Are you a good listener? Are you able to manage group conversations and ensure people feel comfortable together and that groups run smoothly? We need you to facilitate our Talk and Support weekly telephone groups that offer blind and partially sighted people the opportunity to socialise with others when the regular group facilitator is unavailable.
This is a telephone-based role that you can do from home. You will need access to a landline and/or mobile phone We ask you to commit to covering up to 3 groups per week, although this will vary on a week by week basis. Each group you cover will last for one hour.
*Listening to group conversations, ensuring they flow and are appropriate. Making appropriate contributions. Creating friendly & welcoming atmosphere. Being link between the group & Talk & Support team. Reporting safeguarding concerns.
*Effective listening skills; Good verbal communication skills; Work with wide range of people.
*Understanding Sight Loss Pack; Expenses; Supervision and help from your Manager; Training as appropriate.
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Our roaming tech volunteers provide one-to-one support to people with sight loss, visiting them in their own homes to help them get the most out of technology. They may help customers set up a new device, learn new features or trouble shoot tech problems. Roaming tech volunteers support people local to them.
*Identify and resolve computer problems; Install hardware, software and upgrades; New technology training; Support people with IT development.
*Helping blind and partially sighted people to use tech in their own home.
*Helping people remotely.
*Use our online system to manage requests for technology help and update progress to resolve problem.
*Customer focused approach; empowering attitude; Good communication skills; Natural tech user; Problem solving skills.
*Understanding Sight Loss Pack; Induction; Expenses; Support from Volunteers and Staff.
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Our roaming tech volunteers provide one-to-one support to people with sight loss, visiting them in their own homes to help them get the most out of technology. They may help customers set up a new device, learn new features or trouble shoot tech problems. Roaming tech volunteers support people local to them. If you live in the South East we would love to hear from you, particularly if you live in Hampshire or the BN postcode area.
- Good communication skills
- Customer focused approach
- Natural tech user
- Problem solving skills;empowering attitude
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Home visits and venues across your local area. Access to telephone and email is required.
- This role requires an enhanced criminal record check and 2 references.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our roaming tech volunteers provide one-to-one support to people with sight loss, visiting them in their own homes to help them get the most out of technology. They may help customers set up a new device, learn new features or trouble shoot tech problems. Roaming tech volunteers support people local to them.
- Good communication skills
- Customer focused approach
- Natural tech user
- Problem solving skills
- Empowering attitude
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Home visits and venues across your local area. Access to telephone and email is required.
- This role requires an enhanced criminal record check
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our roaming tech volunteers provide one-to-one support to people with sight loss, visiting them in their own homes to help them get the most out of technology. They may help customers set up a new device, learn new features or trouble shoot tech problems. Roaming tech volunteers support people local to them.
- Good communication skills
- Customer focused approach
- Natural tech user
- Problem solving skills;empowering attitude
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Home visits and venues across your local area. Access to telephone and email is required.
- This role requires an enhanced criminal record check and 2 references.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our roaming tech volunteers provide one-to-one support to people with sight loss, visiting them in their own homes to help them get the most out of technology. They may help customers set up a new device, learn new features or trouble shoot tech problems. Roaming tech volunteers support people local to them.
- Good communication skills
- Customer focused approach
- Natural tech user
- Problem solving skills
- Empowering attitude
- This role requires an enhanced criminal record check and 2 references.
Additional location information
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We really need people in the Lincolnshire, Derby and Northampton areas. Home visits and venues across your local area. Access to telephone and email is required.