The Prince’s Trust is seeking a highly motivated volunteer in the Sussex area to take the lead on our volunteer engagement as Volunteer Co-ordinator.

As Volunteer Co-ordinator you will take on additional responsibility for co-ordinating and supporting the volunteers across West and East Sussex. You will support collaboration and synergy between volunteers and colleagues, in order to work towards The Prince’s Trust’s goal of reaching 1M young people within the next 10 years. You will work closely with and report directly to a Brighton-based Prince's Trust Executive, and support with the day to day local engagement of our volunteers. The hours are flexible, and we envisage the role to take no longer than a couple of hours a week.

Your role duties will include:

• Be a first point of contact for all volunteers for non-urgent advice, support and requests.
• Receive volunteer requests from relevant members of staff from the local area.
• Match volunteers to volunteering opportunities, including matching young people with mentors.
• Host regular meetings with your volunteers to support with volunteer engagement in the work of The Trust. Have regular catch up calls as appropriate.
• Keep the Volunteer Lead Executive informed regarding volunteer engagement, volunteer recruitment needs, training needs and any other relevant matters.
• Update Who’s Who Directory with up to date contact details and specialist skills mentors share between the county’s networks of volunteers.
• Support with ad hoc networking and social events for Young People and Volunteers.
• You will have regular contact with the other Volunteer Co-ordinators across the South Coast to share ideas, concerns, networking opportunities and provide support to one another.
• Support with initial meetings for prospective volunteers and collating DBS evidence when appropriate.

Dependent on your capacity, you may also wish to undertake other volunteer tasks, including the mentoring of young people, the support of session delivery, fundraising and championing The Trust, in addition to your role as Volunteer Co-ordinator.

About The Prince's Trust

We are a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome!

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

To help us realise our vision, we are changing our approach and looking at innovative ways to develop and enhance our ways of working.This has led to the creation of exciting new opportunities across The Prince's Trust at all levels based throughout the United Kingdom.

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince's Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

A bit about this role

Across the UK our feline friends looking for new homes are cared for by volunteer fosterers in their homes or purpose built pens in their gardens. Our fosterer support volunteers don’t directly look after cats themselves, but they provide the vital assistance and support needed for our volunteer fosterers to focus on looking after the cats in their care. The support they provide can include answering queries, delivering supplies, and even moving cats from one fosterer to another. 

What can you expect to be doing? 

• Acting as the first point of contact for the fosterers in your local volunteer group
• Arranging the delivery of supplies and equipment to fosterers homes
• Transporting cats to the vet or between fosterers if required
• Helping ensure the smooth running of the volunteer group 

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 supporting fosterers in their roles and helping more cats find their forever homes. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.

We’re looking for someone with

• Basic knowledge of cats and cat care
• Organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Willingness to be part of a team
• A level-headed and practical approach  
• A current and valid driving licence 

Time expectation 

Our fosterer support volunteers spend 2 to 3 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed. This can depend on the number of cats in care and the numbers of volunteers in the fostering team. 

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.

• From time to time we have vacancies for volunteers who visit older people, many of whom are housebound. Your main role would be to help them and their families complete forms and to give them any other information about services that may help them.
• You need to be able to give up one day a week (or more if you wish). The morning will be spent visiting an older person in their own home and helping them (and maybe their family) to fill in forms. Usually these are for health and disability benefits. Sometimes it will be helping them apply for housing benefit, council tax reduction, pension credit or a disabled parking permit or checking that they are getting all the benefits that they are eligible for. The afternoon will be spent back in the office writing it up and completing accompanying paperwork. 
• This is a challenging role but full training will be provided. We are looking for people who like face-to-face contact (it is not phone or email-based). You must have empathy for people's situations. You must be willing to listen and give people time but not get bogged down. Therefore you must be able to manage your time effectively. 
• You need to be comfortable with filling in hard-copy forms and you will need to write them up. You need to be able to spell and have good grammar. You need to be thorough but also sympathetic.
• Ideally you need to be able to drive and have access to a car as many people live in surrounding villages or countryside. However this may be negotiable. Travel expenses can be re-imbursed (we have a mileage rate). Could be based in Sevenoaks or Tonbridge

Could you offer 1 hour once a week to support a family in Ipswich through everyday challenges?  

Do you understand the difficulties of being a parent or care and want to help support others?

Family First is a local Christian charity supporting families through matching them with a trained volunteer to listen, support and encourage small changes which can lead to big differences in their lives. 

We offer ongoing supervision and a comprehensive training course including: the role of a volunteer, listening and communication skills and safeguarding. 

Each volunteer is supported by a named Family Coordinator who will meet with them regularly to offer support and review progress. 

We require all volunteers to have a valid DBS check and be able to provide 2 references. 

The Gatehouse is a local charity that have an exciting extension of hours scheduled.

Separate from evening café hours we’ll be solely dedicating 1:1 consultation time for guidance and support on issues such as, but not limited to; housing, health, universal credit, finances/budgeting and accessing services to the homeless and vulnerably housed.

If you are 18yrs + and have time regularly to support our Guests in a non-advisory capacity, please do get in touch with us either by email or telephone our office

Extension of Hours will take place every Friday 11am-3pm at  St. Giles Parish Rooms,  10 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT

No experience necessary. Support and training will be given

Thousands of prisoners are unable to engage in the rehabilitation journey because of their inability to read. Shannon Trust wants to transform lives by inspiring prisoners who can read, to teach prisoners who cannot.

Prisoners teaching prisoners to read makes sense. But it’s made possible by Shannon Trust volunteers who work with prison staff to advise, support and grow the Shannon Trust Reading Plan in each prison.

Shannon Trust volunteers believe passionately that everyone should have the opportunity to learn to read; they see lives changed by Shannon Trust’s peer mentored approach which is simple and effective.

Prison Representatives nurture the growth of the Reading Plan in their designated prison. They offer advice, guidance and support to the prison staff member facilitating the Reading Plan and prisoners who mentor. The role is wide and varied. It includes attending monthly meetings with the facilitator and mentors to jointly review progress and make plans to extend the reach of the Reading Plan in your prison.

Prison Representatives will  be involved in training prisoner mentors, arranging award ceremonies, speaking with the Prison Governor, and maybe making a presentation to prison staff –full training and induction is provided and support is always available. There is some necessary post meeting admin to ensure Shannon Trust remains effective so internet access is needed.

It can take several months to complete Shannon Trust training and prison security clearance / training, and the success of the Reading Plan often depends on building and sustaining key relationships, which takes time. Shannon Trust is therefore looking for people who can make a long term commitment to volunteering (initially two years). The role requires daytime mid-week availability of around 10-12 hours per month and the flexibility for the timing of monthly prison visits to be determined by prison staff availability. Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

To find out more please visit our website.

As a branch chair you will:

• keep up to date about the news and developments of Parkinson's UK and actively share them with the group
• make effective use of the skills and strengths of other volunteers so that the group has the greatest impact in your local area
• engage with local staff and volunteers to meet the needs of local people affected by Parkinson's

As the Branch Chair you would have the opportunity to:

• do something meaningful for people affected by Parkinson's within your local area
• meet new people and make new friends, both in the group and in the local community
• learn and develop valuable leadership, teamwork and people skills

We are looking for volunteers who:

• have strong leadership, organisational, communication and IT skills so you can work effectively with a wide range of people and leading the group
• are able to make balanced decisions taking into account multiple views in order to meet the needs of local people with Parkinson's
• have a positive attitude to make things happen in your local community

You will:

• act as a contact for local and UK office staff
• work with the field officer to agree an annual budget forecast (in conjunction with sub-group finance contact, where appropriate)

You'll be a key part of the group's success, and will also:

• forge new friendships and meet new people, both in the group and in the local community
• gain valuable organisational, teamwork and people skills
• do something useful and meaningful for your community and people who are affected by Parkinson's in your area

To fulfil this role, you will:

• have strong leadership and communication skills, as you'll be working with a wide range of different people
• be collaborative and team-focused, as you'll need to gather and distribute information to everyone involved
• be motivated and reliable, with strong administrative, IT and organisational skills to help the group operate at its best

Have your say on maternity care in Bromley, Volunteer as a committee member for Maternity Voices in Bromley.

Are you pregnant or had a baby in the last five years? Then we would love to hear from you about your experiences to help improve maternity care in Bromley.

Bromley Maternity Voices is an independent group made up of people who have used maternity services and those who support women and families such as doctors, midwives, health visitors and other health care professionals. The group acts as an advisory friend to help maternity services in Bromley improve care for women.

We are seeking committee members to get involved as much or as little as you can manage. Every little bit makes a difference.

This can include:

Sharing your birth and pregnancy experiences using our anonymous online survey.

Attending our Bromley Maternity Voices meetings which take place every two months. You can come to as many as you manage and we pay your public transport expenses and have a crèche on site for meetings.

Join us at events that promote maternity care in order to get views from other mums.

Joining us when we go out to meet new parents to listen to their birth experiences

Bromley Maternity Voices is an independent group made up of people who have used maternity services and those who support women and families such as doctors, midwives, health visitors and other health care professionals. The group acts as an advisory friend to help maternity services in Bromley improve care for women.

Members of the Bromley Maternity Voices have influenced:

The provision of a Mindful mums’ service which offers befriending and wellbeing groups. Better information for parents who want a home birth.

For more information please click on the attcahed additional documents to contact us. 

This is an 'all-rounder' role, which will involve: 

• contributing ideas for fundraising, activities and speakers
• sharing experiences with the committee and connecting with the local community
• helping to prepare for and clear up after group meetings 

Through your work as a general committee volunteer, you will: 

• forge new friendships and meet new people, both in the branch and in the local community
• gain valuable organisational and people skills
• do something useful and meaningful for your community and people who are affected by Parkinson's in your area

In order to fulfil this role, you will be: 

• a good communicator, as you will be working with a wide range of different people
• collaborative and team focused, as you will take part in regular meetings and discussions
• motivated and reliable, and able to show patience and empathy when dealing with sensitive situations

We are committed to keeping people safe. Our Health & Safety volunteers play a vital role in ensuring group activities, events and premises are safe and inclusive for everyone.

We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.

About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Health and Safety Volunteer for the Perth and Kinross Group in Scotland. As a Health and Safety Volunteer, you will ensure group activities, events and premises are safe and inclusive for everyone.

The Perth and Kinross Group are a well-established and friendly group of volunteers who meet monthly to discuss the running of the Group. We currently provide a few social and support opportunities to people affected by MS in the local area and are keen to expand our reach and we really need someone to help ensure all our activities are safe and accessible.

The Health and Safety Volunteer is an important part of the team to ensure that all activities are covered by our health and safety policies, guidance and online risk assessments. This key role will ensure that current activities and events (and new ones to be developed) will continue to run safely. You'll receive a welcome, induction and training relevant to the role, on using our bespoke online health and safety system as well as ongoing support from our friendly volunteer team and members of staff.

We estimate the role will require approximately no more than 1 - 2 hours a week but we are flexible to suit your availability. The role is largely home based but you will be required to attend venues as part of the role and ideally you will occasionally be able to attend Group Coordinating Team meetings when you can. There are volunteer forums and training courses which you may wish to attend, usually held twice a year. Out of pocket expenses can be claimed in line with our expenses policy.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers.

You will need to be well organised with good attention to detail and with a willingness to use our existing system to keep people safe

You’ll need to live in the Perth or Kinross area to carry out this role.

The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

Making sure our volunteers and members are kept up-to-date with both local and national news is vital. Our communication volunteers use social media and newsletters to make sure everyone from our MS community is informed about any MS Society updates as well as upcoming activities or events.

We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.

About this opportunity

We are looking to recruit a Communications Volunteer for the Orkney Group. As a Communications Volunteer you will make sure the local MS community is aware of our updates and upcoming activities or events at the group.

We are a well-established group and friendly volunteer team who meet on a monthly basis to discuss the running of the Group and we offer a warm welcome to anyone who would like to join us.

We currently provide exercise, support and social opportunities to people affected by MS in the local area and are keen to expand our reach and develop our Support Volunteer Programme in the local area.

As a Communications Volunteer you will be managing and maintaining our social media page as well as managing any PR and press articles in your local area. You will make sure your MS community is aware of any MS Society updates and upcoming activities or events and circulate information as well as reaching new audiences

We estimate this role needs around an hour a week this is flexible to fit in with your availability as long as any deadline dates are met. It would be great if you could also attend our meetings, although not necessary, it would help to keep you in the know of what is going on.

There are also volunteer forums which you may wish to attend, usually held twice a year. You will receive a welcome pack and volunteer induction, as well as regular support from our volunteer team. We pay all reasonable out of pocket expenses that you may incur whilst volunteering with us.

We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones.

About you

You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You will be able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English.

You will be able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English. Knowledge of the local area and local contacts would be useful but not essential. You must live in the Orkney Isles to carry out this role. 

The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

Our Activities Volunteers use their can do attitude to enable people with MS to participate in local group activities by providing practical support at the event.

We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.

About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit an Activities Organiser for the Buchan and District Group. As an Activities Organiser, you will be to bringing together our MS community through engaging and accessible activities.

We are seeking a new Activities Organiser Volunteer to help us reach out to people in our MS community and you would be a crucial part of helping to plan and set up new activities and services. Activities Organisers support the delivery of services and activities for people affected by MS as part of an MS Society group.

The Buchan and District group is a well-established group with a good volunteer team who currently offer some social events each month but are looking to set up some new activities in their area and widen the range of people they reach. As an Activities Organiser initially you would be involved in planning and setting up some new social activities in the borough and sourcing suitable venues, then with time you may be working with MS professionals to work out which services are most needed in the area. You would need to be able to work within our policies and follow health and safety but all training on this would be provided.

Time commitments for this role may vary but we estimate 1-2 hours each week in planning and communicating social support opportunities, it would be helpful if you were able to attend some of our team meetings, although not essential. The role is aimed to be flexible and fit around your life; it will take some time to set up and grow new activities so initially it may be a bit quieter but as more activities are set up it will get busier and is a role which can be shared with other activities volunteers.

We provide you with an induction, on-going support from the Coordinating Team and local staff member There are volunteer forums which you may wish to attend, held usually twice a year We pay all reasonable out of pocket expenses that you may incur whilst volunteering with us.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You will know of local community organisations and be able to build relationships with them.

Good organisation and planning skills are required. You will be empathetic and passionate about making a difference to people's lives and enjoy organising and facilitating social activities. You will know of local community organisations and be able to build relationships with them. Skills and confidence using social media to enhance communication and reach would be an advantage.

You need to live in or near the Buchan and District area to carry out this role.

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The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

We are committed to keeping people safe. Our Health & Safety volunteers play a vital role in ensuring group activities, events and premises are safe and inclusive for everyone.

We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.

About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Health and Safety Volunteer for the Buchan and District Group. As a Health and Safety Volunteer, you will ensure group activities, events and premises are safe and inclusive for everyone.

We are a well-established group with a good volunteer team who meet monthly to plan social and other opportunities for people affected by MS. To help us deliver a range of activities and services to support people with Multiple Sclerosis locally we really need someone to help ensure all our activities are safe and accessible.

The Health and Safety Volunteer is an important part of the team to ensure that all activities are covered by our health and safety policies, guidance and online risk assessments.

You'll receive a welcome, induction and training relevant to the role, on using our bespoke online health and safety system, ongoing support from our friendly volunteer team and staff members. This key role will ensure that current activities and events (and new ones to be developed) will continue to run safely.

We estimate the role will require approximately 1 - 2 hours a week but we are flexible to suit your availability. The role is largely home based but you will be required to attend venues as part of the role and ideally, you will occasionally be able to attend Group Coordinating Team meetings when you can. There are volunteer forums and training courses which you may wish to attend, usually held twice a year. Out of pocket expenses can be claimed in line with our expenses policy.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You will need to be well organised with good attention to detail and with a willingness to use our existing system to keep people safe.

You’ll need to live in the Buchan and district area to carry out this role.

The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.