Christian Volunteer Roles
Member of Connexional Solidarity Circles (Carers, Rural, Disability, LGBT+, Racial Justice, and Women)
Closing date: 9am on 7 May 2024
Proposed tart date: 1 Sep 2024
Solidarity Circles for Disability, LGBT+, Racial Justice, and Women were launched in September 2023 as part of the Strategy for Justice, Dignity and Solidarity. We hope to start 2 new Solidarity Circles – one for Carers and one for Rural Communities in September 2024.
Solidarity Circles are online meetings for the Methodist Church to support people in different diversities of the Church’s life to meet regularly, to support one another and to raise with relevant Church leaders the concerns that need to be addressed. These circles act as consultative groups for the work of the Methodist Church and are supported and led by a volunteer coordinator.
Each Solidarity Circle is formed of up to 15 members who are appointed for one, two or three years with up to five new members recruited each year to ensure a diversity of views and experience are heard.
If you are passionate about working with others towards a fully inclusive church and meet the criteria then please consider applying to join one or more of the Solidarity Circles.
- Solidarity Circle for Disability
- Solidarity Circle for LGBT+
- Solidarity Circle for Racial Justice
- Solidarity Circle for Women
- Solidarity Circle for Carers
- Solidarity Circle for Rural Communities
For the role description and Solidarity Circle Terms of Reference, please review the Solidarity Circle Information pack. The pack also details the additional information regarding preferences and availability, which will need to be noted on your application.
The closing date for applications is 7 May 2024 by 9am.
A drop-in session has been arranged to support the recruitment for new Solidarity Circle members. The session will take place on 24 April from 7-8pm
Please view job on the Methodist Church jobs page to register your interest to attend drop-in
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In late 2023, the Cathedral adopted a new governance structure under the Cathedrals Measure 2021 and became a registered charity in March 2024. All members of Chapter are now charity trustees.
We are looking for new trustees, including a Senior Non-Executive Member (SNEM) who are willing to build on the commitment, enthusiasm and energy of current members who are nearing the end of their terms of office and continue to broaden the diversity of thinking in Chapter.
While we are not looking for any specific skill set, successful candidates must be able to demonstrate that they have the experience and skills necessary for working at board level.
The SNEM is appointed by the Bishop following advice from the Nominations Committee and the successful candidate for this role will have experience of chairing board or similar level meetings..
As a non-executive trustee, your role will be vital in the oversight of the management and administration of the Cathedral and in ensuring that the Vision and Strategy formed in 2020 is being effectively delivered and developed as we head towards our Centenary in 2027. Working collaboratively with other trustees you will give strategic direction to the Cathedral, set overall policy, define goals and evaluate outcomes.
Portsmouth Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Sea, has been the seat of the Bishop of Portsmouth since the creation of the Diocese of Portsmouth in 1927. It has a distinctive history and role in a great maritime city, and serves a diverse diocese that stretches from the Isle of Wight to East Hampshire.
The successful candidates will be either a communicant member of the Church of England, or of a church with which it is in communion and an enhanced DBS check will be required. A full induction programme and ongoing training in offered to enable members to deliver their responsibilities.
We are committed to growing in diversity and inclusion and seek to reflect this in Chapter. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Portsmouth Cathedral is a member of Inclusive Church.
This role contains an Occupational Requirement, in line with the Equalities Act 2010, that the candidate will be a practising Christian.
Expressions of interest are invited before 22 April 2024.
Please complete and return a monitoring form as part of your application.
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All Nations Christian College has a long history of successfully equipping men and women whose sights are firmly set on a future in mission work. In 2021 we celebrated 50 years of training for these remarkable individuals. We believe our work to be vital – preparing people for mission requires training for ‘the whole person’. And central to our ability to deliver high standards of education and growth for our students is a highly skilled, diverse and engaged team, ready to serve and make a difference. Could that be you?
We are looking for a qualified and experienced tutor to take overall responsibility for pastoral care within the College, and to contribute to the teaching of select modules in the candidate’s area of expertise.
This role is for a Tutor to be resident on site (accommodation and meals are provided free of charge); or the role could suit a Volunteer to travel on site (travel expenses covered).
In the nature of the role, it is a genuine requirement that the post holder is a committed Christian and fully supports the objectives of the college.
Working conditions
Residential (accommodation & meals free of charge) or Volunteer
Located: Easneye, Ware, Hertfordshire
Hours of work: full time / part time (flexible)
Start: 2nd September 2024
All Nations Christian College is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk, from abuse and neglect. We expect all staff who work with us to share this commitment. Staff may be required to be checked with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Voluntary Administration Officer
ETS is a growing UK based Christian charity, which is looking to expand its discipleship and evangelism training throughout the UK.
We are looking for a person of faith, who can identify with our aims and has some experience with administration. Although this is a voluntary position, we anticipate that this role will be salaried at some point in the future.
The role will involve providing support for the two Directors in their weekly activities. This will involve emailing church leaders, providing database support, booking hotels and flights, organising events, PowerPoint presentations, zoom meetings, liaising with both our Fundraising and Marketing Officers, inputting financial data into a spreadsheet, and producing reports.
ETS is based in Peterborough, but we expect any applicant to work from home/remote (hybrid) and attend meetings over zoom. We will only interview applicants who are UK based. There may be occasional team meetings at Allia Business Centre, Peterborough, but traveling costs will be reimbursed along with other approved expenses.
Salary: This is a voluntary role and you are expected to pay your own taxes
Hours of work: This is a part-time role of 2 days per week (10 hours) but can be carried out at different times during the week.
This contract is for one year, with the possibility of extension
Safeguarding: Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
We are in phase 1 of our three phase plan, so we need applicants to be able to grow with us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Voluntary Administration Officer
ETS is a growing UK based Christian charity, which is looking to expand its discipleship and evangelism training throughout the UK.
We are looking for a person of faith, who can identify with our aims and has some experience with administration. Although this is a voluntary position, we anticipate that this role will be salaried at some point in the future.
The role will involve providing support for the two Directors in their weekly activities. This will involve emailing church leaders, providing database support, booking hotels and flights, organising events, PowerPoint presentations, zoom meetings, liaising with both our Fundraising and Marketing Officers, inputting financial data into a spreadsheet, and producing reports.
ETS is based in Peterborough, but we expect any applicant to work from home/remote (hybrid) and attend meetings over zoom. Therefore, we will only accept applicants who are UK based. There may be occasional team meetings at Allia Business Centre, Peterborough, but traveling costs will be reimbursed along with other approved expenses.
Salary: This is a voluntary role and you are expected to pay your own taxes
Hours of work: This is a part-time role of 2 days per week (10 hours) but can be carried out at different times during the week.
This contract is for one year, with the possibility of extension
Safeguarding: Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Would you be willing to serve a unique Christian charity by supporting its Finance Department? Do you have financial experience and now wish to volunteer some of your time? If so, this voluntary post could be for you!
The opportunity
- Part-time, 1 day per week
- Reasonable Expenses Paid
This is a new opportunity to work alongside CMF's Accountant to undertake regular administrative financial tasks.
Our volunteer Finance Assistant will assist the accountant with tasks such as processing bank transfer requests, ensuring accounts software is up to date and accurate, and preparing financial reports.
Would you be willing to use your passion, skills and experience to support CMF in our mission to see Christian healthcare professionals united and equipped to live and speak for Jesus Christ?
This role is based at our London office.
Who are the Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF)?
With approximately 4,800 members throughout the UK and Ireland, our members are drawn from all Christian denominations. We are united by our faith in Jesus Christ and our belief in the Bible as God's Word. We equip doctors, nurses, midwives, and students, along with other healthcare professionals, to live out their Christian calling to care with competence and compassion. As a fellowship, we work together to support, encourage, and inspire each other, uniting to serve Jesus together in this generation.
What's our vision?
One million people access the NHS every 24 hours; it is the fifth-biggest employer on earth. What might God do with a movement of Christian healthcare professionals who live and speak for him? We long to see our healthcare system and our nations transformed through the lives of those who are living and speaking for him.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Paristamen Charity is a small grant-making charity. Most of our grants provide unrestricted support a wide range of small charities across Scotland. We typically award £50k - £60k grants/year, though this is likely to increase slightly in the coming years.
We are seeking someone with broad experience in the voluntary sector to join us as a trustee - this would be a great opportunity for a fundraiser who wishes to get some experience from the other side of the table - assessing applications and making decisions as a grant-maker.
We operate with a small board of four trustees - one of the existing trustees is now stepping down and we are thus looking to appoint a new trustee for three years 2024-27. Trustee meeting take place three times a year in Dunbar or Edinburgh.
Our objects include the advancement of the Christian faith so some experience of the church sector would be helpful. However, this is only one aspect - the majority of our grants are awarded to a broad range of charities working in fields such as poverty, homelessness, health, prisoners and refugees.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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All Nations Christian College is world renowned for effective cross-cultural training for Christian missional life and work, both locally and globally.
We are looking for a qualified lecturer to take overall responsibility for all aspects of our 10-week missions training En Route course at the Easneye site, teach on all other programmes offered by All Nations Christian College according to their area of expertise, and provide support and pastoral care to students. The successful candidate will have recent, extensive and relevant experience in cross-cultural mission and teaching experience in an academic context, together with pastoral skills.
This role is for a Tutor to be resident on site (accommodation and meals are provided free of charge); or the role can suit a Volunteer who lives locally and travels on site (travel expenses covered).
In the nature of the role, it is a genuine requirement that the post holder is a committed Christian and fully supports the objectives of the college.
Working conditions
Located: Easneye, Ware, Hertfordshire
Hours of work: full time / part time
(In order to apply, please send a completed application form and updated CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis)
All Nations Christian College is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children from abuse and neglect. We expect all staff who work with us to share this commitment.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Voluntary Business Development Officer (part time)
ETS is a growing UK based Christian charity, which is looking to expand its discipleship and evangelism training throughout the UK and the English-speaking nations.
We are looking for a person of faith who can identify with our aims and has some experience with business development or sales. Although this is a voluntary position, we anticipate that this role will be salaried at some point in the future.
This role will be our first contact to many Pastors and Leaders in both the UK and to other English-speaking Nations. The role will involve reaching out to Churches to promote our discipleship and evangelism training. This will be by targeted emails, letters, and phone calls, which will be backed up and supported by our Social Media and Fundraising Officers.
ETS is based in Peterborough, and we expect any applicant to work from home/remote (hybrid) along with attending meetings over zoom. We will only interview applicants who are UK based. There may be occasional team meetings at Allia Business Centre, Peterborough, but traveling costs will be reimbursed, along with phone calls and other approved expenses.
Salary: This is a voluntary role and you are expected to pay your own taxes (if applicable)
Hours of work: This is a part-time role of 2 days per week (10 hours) but can be carried out at different times during the week.
We expect a commitment of one year, with the possibility of extension
Safeguarding: Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join our Christians in Media Board
Passionate about bringing Christians together from across the diverse media arena? Committed to supporting Christians as they live out their faith in the media public space without bias or agenda, while holding firm to Biblical beliefs?
Across the decades, Christians in Media has adapted to an ever-changing media landscape. In recent years, we have created opportunities for our community to connect with each other and pray for Christians working in, and with, media; equipped young people through our Mentoring Programme; developed a regional hub model and launched the Faith in Media podcast.
Help us bring Faith and Media together, and inspire Christians to be influencers for the Kingdom, as we gear up for our Autumn 2024 conference, design a global day of prayer 2024, extend our network reach and set our sights on our monumental 60th anniversary celebration in 2027. Your trustee role is pivotal to our continued success.
Interested?
Applications close Thursday 28 March 2024.
See our Trustee Recritment Pack for further information.