Can you help to support children and young people who are in care? Empowering them to grow and gain confidence? We support, advocate for and be-friend children and young people in care to ensure that no child feels alone.
Many children who are looked after would like an adult in their lives who is not paid to be there, like their social worker or foster carer. This is where an Independent Visitor can help. They provide a good, stable role model for the young person by visiting them, listening to them and taking them to activities.
Typical activities include:
- Building a relationship with a young person through scheduling meet-ups with the young person, completing different activities such as going for food, playing football at the park or going to the cinema. Ultimately, going to have fun!
- Listening to them and their views, supporting them with any issues and encouraging the young person to engage with other services, as appropriate.
- If requested, to provide contribution to a review meeting with the local authority, which reflects the child’s/young person’s viewpoint. This can be either in writing or the by invitation of the child/young person to attend.
- Communicating any safeguarding concerns with the Volunteer Co-ordinator or relevant agency (children’s social care, police) as appropriate. Recording case records of each contact with a young person and communicating this with the volunteer co-ordinator.
Ideally, we are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to support our work by giving 3/4 hours once per month to meet with a child or young person in the early evening (after school) or at weekends. Dependant on the volunteer and young person, the frequency of visits could be increased to once every two weeks.
Children in care experience frequent change and we would like independent visitors to offer them some stability, therefore we ask volunteers to commit to two years. The children that we work with are looked after by Cheshire East but live across Cheshire, with some in Shropshire, Greater Manchester and the Peak District. There may be a degree of travel for volunteers, but we would try to match volunteers based on area and keep any travel times under 30 minutes.
This is an ongoing role and we are continually recruiting Independent Visitors for our children that are in care. Following receiving your application, you will be invited to an informal chat to discuss the role further with the Volunteer Coordinator.
You do not need any qualifications, we will provide full training for this role and you will have regular support and supervision from the Volunteer Coordinator.
The role description provides more information on the tasks that might be involved. Please have a read and if you would like to apply, please email an application form (attached) to the email address provided.
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Put your passion for the homeless into practice!
FirmFoundation is a small, ambitious charity working to end homelessness among single adults in Harrow, north-west London. We work with some of the most vulnerable people in the Borough, providing services to help them address the issues that made or keep them homeless, and have an excellent track record of successfully moving guests on to independent living over time.
We have grown significantly over the past ten years and now have some exciting possibilities for service development that will require a broader set of skills than our current board of trustees collectively has. We are therefore looking for additional people to join us, particularly those who have senior level experience of human resource management, property or facilities management, organisational development or charity finance.
As an organisation whose heart and heritage are Christian, we would expect anyone joining the FirmFoundation trustee board to share our faith, as well as having a demonstrable concern for the homeless. While previous experience as a trustee would be helpful, we are willing to train people to fulfil this vital role if they have the right skills and attitude.
Trustee meetings are held during the afternoon once every other month, with occasional extra sessions when required. You can find out more about us by visiting our website or checking our record with the Charity Commission (Charity reg. no. 1143823).
To apply, send us your CV, along with a covering letter explaining how you match what we are looking for.
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Temple Baptist Church, Wolverhampton is seeking an ordained minister of religion to serve voluntarily as a church planter.
The applicant must be/have:
- A graduate of a Baptist College
- Pastoral training
- Multiple years of experience in an Independent Baptist Church
- Their own means of financial support
Ministries will include: pastoral responsibilities, youth work, visitation and teaching
A DBS check will be carried out.
This is purely a voluntary, unpaid position.
Please send application by letter (with CV) to Rev. Tom Gritts
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The RPC Family is looking for self-motivated Musicians who will work 30 hours a week as Akan-Twi Gospel Singers to support our ongoing Multi-ethnic Cohesion Projects which aim to help integrate both the newly arrived and the old in our community. The Candidates must demonstrate a genuine love for God and relationship with Jesus Christ and must have passion for worship and the role that music plays as an expression of corporate and individual worship.
Job Summary
- To work with the project team coordinator in Akan Traditional Musical Selections.
- To compose and train the team on Akan-Twi Songs
- To Perform Akan-Twi songs in worship, and other events.
- To have Akan Choir Training and Coaching.
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
- Be highly proficient and have considerable experience playing various African congregational styles of Worship.
- Ability to take the lead in a worship performance within the congregation.
- Ability to recognise that different forms of notation serve different purposes
- Ability to combine groups of African traditional beats and teach other nationals.
- Ability to analyse features within different pieces of Akan traditional composition.
Advantageous Skills:
- Ability to play Drums and other musical instruments.
- Ability to play and understand Traditional African and Contemporary melodies
- Ability to communicate in more languages such as; Akan (Twi), Swahili, Zulu.
Job Details
Job title: Charity Worker
Position: Akan-Twi Gospel Singer
Work Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: Unpaid
How to apply:
Quote Reference: TheRPC-CW/ATGS-2
Submit with your up to date CV and covering letter explaining why you should be considered for this job.
The RPC Family is looking for two (2) self-motivated Musicians, who will work as Keyboardist and Drummer) in support of our ongoing Multi-ethnic Cohesion Projects which aim to help integrate both the newly arrives and the old in our community. The Candidates must demonstrate a genuine love for God and relationship with Jesus Christ and must have passion for worship and the role that music plays as an expression of corporate and individual worship.
Job Summary - Drummer
- To play drum sets, and providing assistance to other musicians
- To embellish the song during live performances.
- To rehearse regularly with the praise and worship team.
- To teach other people how to play the instrument
Job Summary - Keyboardist
- To be involved in weekly rehearsal as scheduled.
- To accompany the Praise and Worship Team during scheduled worship services.
- To support the worship environment through well-prepared execution of music.
- To teach other individuals how to play the instrument.
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
- Ability to play keyboard or Drums on proficient and/or advanced level.
- Ability to take direction and work as a team member.
- Skill of improvisation desired.
- Be highly proficient and have considerable experience playing various African congregational styles of Worship.
Accountability:
- Accountable to: - Work with the Worship Pastor, Music Director, and any other leadership within the church.
- Properly prepare any music selections received by Music Director.
- Receive direction provided by the Music Director in a positive manner as well as demonstrate a spirit of collaboration with others.
Advantageous Skills:
- Ability to play Saxophone, Drums and other musical instruments.
- Ability to play and understand Traditional African and Contemporary melodies
- Ability to communicate in more languages such as; Akan (Twi), Swahili, Suru.
How to apply:
Quote Reference: TheRPC-CW/KD-2
Submit with your up to date CV and covering letter explaining why you should be considered for this job..
We are looking for self-motivated individuals, who will work as Musicians (Akan-Twi Gospel Singers) to support of our ongoing Multi-ethnic Cohesion Projects which aim to help integrate both the newly arrives and the old in our community. The Candidates must demonstrate a genuine love for God and relationship with Jesus Christ and must have passion for worship and the role that music plays as an expression of corporate and individual worship.
Job Summary
- To work with the project team coordinator in Akan Traditional Musical Selections.
- To compose and train the team on Akan-Twi Songs
- To Perform Akan-Twi songs in worship, and other events.
- To have Akan Choir Training and Coaching.
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
- Be highly proficient and have considerable experience playing various African congregational styles of Worship.
- Ability to take the lead in a worship performance within the congregation.
- Ability to recognise that different forms of notation serve different purposes
- Ability to combine groups of African traditional beats and teach other nationals.
- Ability to analyse features within different pieces of Akan traditional composition.
Advantageous Skills:
- Ability to play Drums and other musical instruments.
- Ability to play and understand Traditional African and Contemporary melodies
- Ability to communicate in more languages such as; Akan (Twi), Swahili, Suru.
Job Details
Job title: Charity Worker
Position: Akan-Twi Gospel Singer
Work Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: Unpaid
How to apply:
Quote Reference: TheRPC-CW/ATGS
The Volunteer Teacher is a team member who plays an integral role in the education of our students. The highlight of this job is the genuine nature of the experience: leading a classroom of 25 students, supporting fellow teachers in the classroom, getting to know your students and their families, and immersing oneself Honduran culture.
Required Duties:
- Foster a safe and productive classroom environment for students
- Facilitate relationships with students, their parents, and community members through home visits
- Plan lessons and teach in English all subject areas with the exception of Social Studies and Spanish
- Collaborate with the Honduran and International teaching team on school projects, events, planning, and curriculum development
- Periodically serve as a Lunch/Recess monitor
- Contribute to the collaborative and respectful group living experience
- Serve as an ambassador for BECA by helping to spread the word about our work
- Administrative duties
Skills & Qualifications:
- A commitment to BECA’s mission and a dedication to social justice
- English fluency
- Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Willingness to operate in a low-resource environment under challenging living conditions
WHY CHOOSE BECA?
- 6-WEEK SUMMER TRAINING: As a BECA volunteer, you will begin your volunteer year with an intense, interactive, and comprehensive training that will prepare you for the duties and challenges you will face once the school year starts.
- HOLIDAYS: Teachers have a holiday break from approximately Dec. 20 until Jan. 6.
- LIVING EXPENSES COVERED:BECA will provide shared living accommodations; a daily food stipend, high-speed internet, assistance with obtaining temporary residency status. Travel stipends are available on a case by case basis as well as needs-based scholarships to ensure that anyone who wants to make this commitment can do so.
- LIFELONG CONNECTIONS: Each school takes on a unique identity representative of its adjoining community, and partners work closely with BECA teachers and staff to provide cultural training that promotes united community engagement and cultural exchange.
- CLASSROOM SUCCESS: BECA’s tailored custom curriculum ensure that volunteers are well prepared and equipped to provide the BECA students with a high quality, culturally relevant education.
- FUTURE SUCCESS: Upon completion of service, we offer career development assistance and access to BECA’s extensive, and growing, network of 200+ alumni.
Bilingual Education for Central America (BECA) is a 501©(3) not-for-profit organization founded in 2002. What began as an idea born in the... Read more
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The baby and toddler group cater for a wide range of parents and carers, including grandparents, childminders and nannies. The group provides an opportunity to meet new people and to enjoy play activities in a safe, informal and friendly atmosphere.
As a volunteer you will be required to facilitate safe play, maintain a secure environment and welcome the parents/carers and the babies and toddlers.
Main activities /tasks:
Completing the register for each parent/carer and toddler
Setting up and clearing away the play area
Facilitating safe play
Singing nursery rhymes- be knowledgeable of traditional and new nursery rhymes
Who are we looking for?
Team leader
Good listening skills
Good communication skills
Patience
Previous experience working with children
What the volunteer would gain from the volunteering opportunity:
Meeting new people
Update for CV
Volunteering experience
Helping to make a difference in the community
Other information:
DBS check required
Shadowing opportunities available
Vision
We seek to worship God, share the gospel and serve our neighbours.
Through the programmes and... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hamilton College is more than a school – it is a journey – a journey in education, in developing talents and gifts and in creating self-belief. Hamilton College is a non-denominational Christian independent school for children and young people from the ages of 3-18.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the team at Hamilton College, in leading the school and charity, and ensuring its continued success. Due to retirements, we are looking to expand the current Board as regards skills and numbers.
Being a Governor at Hamilton College is both challenging and rewarding. It provides you with a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people and to invest your gifts in a Board room environment. It demands a considerable amount of time, and it comes with no remuneration!
Governors are Directors of Christian Schools (Scotland) Limited and should be able to demonstrate a clear Christian commitment. Skills that are sought are:
- Education
- Property management
- Pension and actuarial
- Finance
The successful candidates must be able to obtain a satisfactory PVG membership through Disclosure Scotland.
Applications in the form of a letter should detail any of the key skills above, along with reference to Christian faith, together with a current CV to -
Lorraine Logan
PA to the Board of Governors
Hamilton College
Bothwell Road
HAMILTON ML3 0AY
Closing date for applications is 27 March 2020.
Christian Schools (Scotland) is a registered charity trading as Hamilton College - SC006206
Food waste is a big issue in the UK and beyond. It’s estimated that a third of all food gets wasted. Most of this is avoidable and could have been eaten if better managed. The Borough Free Fridge helps cut food waste, builds stronger bonds within the community and redistributes good quality food. The Fridge volunteers are essential in running the fridge. There is a huge volume of food thrown away each week in our area – volunteers will ensure that this food is collected and redistributed. The more volunteers we have the more food we can collect and the more people we can help. Our vision is to have the fridge open daily for access – this will be dependent on having people to run it.
Main activities/tasks:
In the morning/early afternoon duties will include visiting our partner stores and collecting food surplus and bringing it back to the Fridge. Current collections are done on foot but in the future we would like to partner with bigger stores where car pickups may be possible. Food will then need to be checked and stored safely, some goods may need to be bagged. Some good may need to be labelled with allergy information and dates.
Between 2pm and 5pm when the Fridge is open duties will include welcoming Fridge users, and offering hospitality (tea and coffee and a chat are a part of the service). Supervising Fridge use and keeping the area clean and hygienic. At the end of the session clearing away and checking if remaining food should be kept of disposed of.
We would also welcome volunteers who are interested in helping us find businesses to donate to the Fridge, want to get involved in local Fridge promotion, help organising events and fundraisers to support the Fridge and the local community, are interested in social media.
Who are we looking for?
- Enjoy talking to a wide range of people
- Friendly and welcoming manner
- Organised
- Good attention to detail
- Happy to clean
- Publicity and/or event and fundraising experience
What the volunteer would gain from the volunteering opportunity:
- Help in the local community
- New skills for your CV
- Meet new people
- Help reduce waste and reduce food insecurity
What day: Tuesday
When: Between 11am – 5pm
Minimum Commitment: 2 hours per week
Where: St George the Martyr Church, Borough High Street, SE1 1JA
About us: We are a Church of England Church. As well as worship we have a strong commitment to meeting the needs of our local community. We run programmes aimed at those in our area – a community café, foodbank, holiday hunger kids programme in the school holidays, host the Robes night-shelter in the winter, have a heritage outreach programme, hold weekly concerts and run a music academy for children. The Borough Free Fridge is a new project aimed at reducing food waste in the area and redistributing food to those who are food insecure. The Fridge will collect surplus food from local supermarkets and restaurants and be open to everyone who would like to take it.
Vision
We seek to worship God, share the gospel and serve our neighbours.
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New Trustees for New Strategy
Andrews Charitable Trust
Board meetings in Keynsham, near Bristol (expenses paid)
Andrews Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity. As the majority shareholder of Andrews Property Group, ACT uses the profits made by the company to support ventures which offer innovative approaches to social problems.
Our trustees play an active role in guiding the programmes of grants and investments, which aim to address the links between housing and poverty – both in the UK and internationally. We are working toward this through supporting action, building knowledge, and developing ways of using our investments as a tool for change.
We are looking for two to three new trustees motivated by affecting change through philanthropic, charitable and business organisations working together. We particularly welcome applicants with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Property development and property investment, including understanding of affordable housing models
- Shelter responses in humanitarian aid or international development
- Services for young people who have been in care or in housing need
- Growing enterprises to achieve scale
Applicants with other relevant areas of expertise would also be welcome.
Total time commitment is no more than 10 days per year. This includes three afternoon board meetings and one full day a year (near Bristol usually Thursdays), plus occasional visits to prospective investees and/or participation on one of our sub committees. Home reading and research.
Deadline: 29 Feb 2020
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The RPC Family is looking for self-motivated Musicians who will work 30 hours a week as Akan-Twi Gospel Singers to support our ongoing Multi-ethnic Cohesion Projects which aim to help integrate both the newly arrived and the old in our community. The Candidates must demonstrate a genuine love for God and relationship with Jesus Christ and must have passion for worship and the role that music plays as an expression of corporate and individual worship.
Job Summary
- To work with the project team coordinator in Akan Traditional Musical Selections.
- To compose and train the team on Akan-Twi Songs
- To Perform Akan-Twi songs in worship, and other events.
- To have Akan Choir Training and Coaching.
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
- Be highly proficient and have considerable experience playing various African congregational styles of Worship.
- Ability to take the lead in a worship performance within the congregation.
- Ability to recognise that different forms of notation serve different purposes
- Ability to combine groups of African traditional beats and teach other nationals.
- Ability to analyse features within different pieces of Akan traditional composition.
Advantageous Skills:
- Ability to play Drums and other musical instruments.
- Ability to play and understand Traditional African and Contemporary melodies
- Ability to communicate in more languages such as; Akan (Twi), Swahili, Zulu.
Job Details
Job title: Charity Worker
Position: Akan-Twi Gospel Singer
Work Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: Unpaid
How to apply:
Quote Reference: TheRPC-CW/ATGS
Submit with your up to date CV and covering letter explaining why you should be considered for this job.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for self-motivated individuals, who will work as Musician (Keyboardist or Drummer) in support of our ongoing Multi-ethnic Cohesion Projects which aim to help integrate both the newly arrives and the old in our community. The Candidates must demonstrate a genuine love for God and relationship with Jesus Christ and must have passion for worship and the role that music plays as an expression of corporate and individual worship.
Job Summary
- Being involve in weekly rehearse with Praise and Worship Team as scheduled.
- Accompany the Praise and Worship Team during scheduled worship services.
- Support the church’s worship environment through the well-prepared execution of music presented by the Director.
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
- Ability to play keyboard or Drums on proficient and/or advanced level.
- Ability to take direction and work as a team member.
- Skill of improvisation desired.
- Be highly proficient and have considerable experience playing various African congregational styles of Worship.
Accountability:
- Keyboardist will be accountable to: - Work with the Worship Pastor, Music Director, and any other leadership within the church.
- Properly prepare any music selections received by Music Director.
- Receive direction provided by the Music Director in a positive manner as well as demonstrate a spirit of collaboration with others.
Advantageous Skills:
- Ability to play Saxophone, Drums and other musical instruments.
- Ability to play and understand Traditional African and Contemporary melodies
- Ability to communicate in more languages such as; Akan (Twi), Swahili, Suru.
How to apply:
Quote Reference: TheRPC-CW/KD
Submit with your up to date CV and covering letter explaining why you should be considered for this job..
At Carrs Lane Fair Trade we are looking for volunteers to assist us in our retail setting.
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone with an interest in retail who wishes to help Traidcraft in their work fighting poverty through trade.
Traidcraft is the UK’s leading fair trade organisation and sources products from farmers, growers and artisans across the world. Traidcraft builds relationships with their trading partners and delivers projects across the developing world, helping people to build the skills, knowledge and confidence to work their way out of poverty.
Carrs Lane Fair Trade is a voluntary run shop based in the foyer of Carrs Lane Church in Birmingham. The shop sells a large variety of fair trade products from Traidcraft including tea, coffee, food, cards, clothing and crafts. The shop is open 10:30-14:30, Wednesday-Saturday. The volunteers that work with us are passionate about fair trade and the positive difference that Traidcraft is making to the lives of people in developing countries.
The role:
- Displaying stock
- Monitoring and replenishing stock levels
- Pricing and coding new stock
- Till work
- Serving and assisting customers
- Occasional assistance with outside events
Person Specification:
- Supports the vision and work that Traidcraft undertakes
- An interest in retail
- Reliable
- Friendly nature and able to work as part of a team
- Good communication skills
Benefits of Volunteering:
- Make a difference and be part of a team of people working towards a common goal
- Gain transferable skills and work experience
- Enhance your CV
- Meet new people
- Build your confidence
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Spring Harvest wouldn't happen without our amazing team of volunteers!
We are looking for people to serve at Spring Harvest 2020 on our childrens' teams in the under 5s and 8-11s programmes.
These teams are a really vital part of the family aspect of Spring Harvest. We are looking for committed Christians who are willing to be enthusiastically involved in volunteering with the above age children's groups.
VOLUNTEERS MUST BE:-
- over 18 years of age
- willing to complete an online application and provide referee details
- obtain a Spring Harvest DBS certificate, unless they have a current Enhanced level disclosure registered with the Update Service
- happy to work within the EA Basis of Faith and Lausanne Covenant
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.