Christian Volunteer Roles
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Volunteer with Rahab and be part of transforming women’s lives
Do you have a desire to help vulnerable women grow into a life in which they feel safe, free, whole and capable?
At Rahab we work towards seeing the lives of at risk and vulnerable women affected by prostitution and trafficking transformed, supporting those who are sexually exploited with unconditional acceptance, compassion and dignity to rebuild their lives and achieve their own identity and freedom. We provide learning and development opportunities for women to engage in and offer a supportive environment as they explore ways to self-determine their onward journey.
We are a dedicated team of professionals, facilitating casework support, counselling, wellbeing and learning. As a Rahab volunteer, you will gain valuable and unique insight into not only our work but also some of the wider factors that contribute to the exploitation and abuse of women in and across London. But most importantly you will play a part in the transformation we work towards in the lives of individual women. Find out more about us and our work on our website
Your contribution
We are looking for Volunteers for a range of activities including befriending, pastoral care, outreach, teaching ESL, casework, admin and counselling. It’s an exciting time to join our team as we are implementing steps to expand our work to support more women.
We need volunteers who are willing to help, with a caring approach and sensitivity to the challenges involved in this work. All volunteers will receive training. Volunteer Counsellors must be qualified to a minimum of Level 5 Diploma or Degree level and be a member of the ACC, BACP or UKCP, and will receive supervision.
Please note that commencement of volunteer activities is dependent on placement and necessary onboarding for specific roles.
How to apply
We are also happy to have an informal chat if you are interested and would like to know more about the range of our activities and how best you can be involved as a volunteer. Please be in touch with us and we can answer your questions or arrange to speak.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a friendly face to help staff the Yeldall Manor reception desk for a few hours each week.
The role entails being the first point of contact for telephone callers, visitors and residents, welcoming and redirecting their queries/calls as appropriate. You will be comfortable using a computer in order to send emails, access the diary and assist with basic admin tasks, although there may also be times with less to do.
The role includes a lot of client contact, so you will have daily contact with those men whom you are helping. They inspire and motivate us just as much as we seek to encourage and support them. As part of this, we ask that all our staff and volunteers help support the residents by interacting with them and encouraging them in their recovery and spiritual growth, and so ask that you will have a committed Christian faith yourself.
Yeldall Manor is set in the Berkshire countryside, about three miles from Twyford station. Lunch is provided with fellow staff and resident.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Family Friends carefully recruits, trains, and matches volunteers with families in Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham and Brent. Volunteers offer long-term practical and emotional support based on each family's unique needs and potential. We offer two befriending volunteer opportunities with us - Big Buddies and Family Befriending.
Our Big Buddies support young people, in the boroughs above, aged 10-18 for a few hours weekly or fortnightly over a period of 6 or 12 months. With encouragement and support, volunteers will aim to help young people to discover their strengths, build confidence, and resolve difficulties. Young people have an equal voice in deciding how they wish to spend their time
Activities might include:.
- Helping to strengthen family relationships.
- Providing a listening ear.
- Taking young person to the cinema, museums, libraries - broadening their horizons!
Essential Criteria:
- Level of commitment mentioned above
- 18+
- Must have lived in the UK for the last 2 years
What we provide in return:
- Full induction training and ongoing training
- Weekly supervision and support
- The chance to learn new skills
- References provided after 6 months' commitment
- Reimbursement of travel and session expenses
We are an equal opportunities charity and we value the principles of diversity and inclusion, which is central in providing successful support to our families. We welcome and would like to encourage applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, including people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and individuals from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
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!
Family Friends carefully recruit, train, and match volunteers with families in Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham and Brent. Volunteers offer practical and emotional support based on each family's unique needs and potential. We offer two volunteer opportunities - Big Buddies and Family Befriending.
Our Family Befrienders support parents and families; volunteers will aim to help families/single parents to discover their strengths, build confidence, and resolve difficulties. Volunteers meet with their family weekly or fortnightly for a period of 6 to 12 months.
Activities might include:
- Supporting a parent to take their children on days out.
- Helping to strengthen family relationships.
- Providing a listening ear.
- Helping family members build confidence in themselves.
Essential Criteria:
- Level of commitment mentioned above
- 18+
- Must have lived in the UK for the last 2 years
What we provide in return:
- Full induction training and ongoing training
- Weekly supervision and support
- The chance to learn new skills
- References provided after 6 months' commitment
- Reimbursement of travel and session expenses
We are an equal opportunities charity and value the principles of diversity and inclusion, which is central in providing successful support to our families. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, including people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and individuals from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
Once you have clicked quick apply, you will be sent an email from the volunteer coordinator to fill out an easy application form. This is followed by an invitation to an informal interview and then Volunteer Induction Training!
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!
About us
Strength & Stem is a small charity that exists to prepare women who have survived human trafficking and modern slavery for meaningful employment, using floristry as the tool. We believe that floristry can be used as a practical tool to help survivors to build a future for themselves, as well as a therapeutic tool in healing from trauma. Every year, we run a holistic employability and skills training programmes for a cohort of fifteen survivors. Over nine months participants complete vocational floristry training, prevocational and wellbeing skills training, mentorship, and work experience.
The skills and experiences survivors gain through our programmes create a lasting difference for them and their families through economic independence, strengthened wellbeing and increased community. Ultimately, our vision is to see survivors restored from their trauma, empowered for the future, and able to sustain a good quality of life.
The charity is currently recruiting multiple trustees including a treasurer, a trustee with safeguarding experience, and trustees with expertise in areas such as fundraising, marketing and communications or social enterprise. We strongly encourage you to apply if you have experience of operating at board level (either in an executive or non-executive capacity). This is an exciting opportunity to shape the direction of a small, ambitious charity, continually ensuring that all activities are survivor-centred and have an impact positively disproportionate to the organisations’ age and stage of development.
Terms
Role Title: Trustee
Direct Report: Reports to the chair of trustees. Works closely with the chair and the board of trustees.
Salary: This is a voluntary position. Reasonable travel and out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
Background: Strategy and governance/ fundraising/ marketing and communications/ social enterprise.
Time commitment Approximately one day per month (flexibly) in addition to attendance at regular board meetings. The board meets at least four times a year.
Upcoming board meeting dates for 2024 are:
· 30 April 2024
· 09 July 2024
· 01 October 2024
(First quarter meeting has already taken place).
Location Board meetings are held virtually. All Strength & Stem’s programmes are delivered in central London. The trustees may be asked to attend the annual graduation ceremony in person (next graduation is January 2025 in London).
Role summary
The role of the trustee board is to provide the charity with sound governance, strategic and fiduciary oversight, and direction. This will involve protecting its values and applying its resources solely for the purposes declared in the charitable objects of Strength & Stem. The charitable objectives of Strength & Stem are for the public benefit, the relief of poverty and unemployment of women affected by human trafficking by the provision of floristry training and workshops and other education, training, and support, carried out in accordance with Christian values and principles.
Person specification
If you have experience of operating successfully at board level but do not have expertise in one of the fields highlighted below, we would still encourage you to apply.
Essential
- Demonstrable experience serving on boards or committees, preferably within the charity sector.
- A collaborative and inclusive approach to working with diverse teams and communities.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- An ability to work well as a member of a team.
- Competent use of IT skills and familiarity with platforms including Office365.
- Preparedness to make recommendations to the board and a willingness to speak their mind with diplomacy.
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.
- A clear sense of professional boundaries and extremely high ethical standards.
- Commitment and ability to devote the necessary time to the role.
- Be comfortable with our faith policy.
- Experience in a relevant field such as charity fundraising, marketing and communications, or social enterprise.
Fundraising Expertise (if applicable):
- Proven track record in developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies.
- Experience in cultivating donor relationships and securing funding from diverse sources, such as individual donors, trusts and foundations, corporate sponsors and major donors.
- Knowledge of fundraising best practices and emerging trends in the charity landscape.
Occupational Therapy Expertise (if applicable):
- Qualified occupational therapist with current registration and significant professional experience.
- Deep understanding of occupational therapy principles, practices, and standards of care.
- Knowledge of current trends, research, and innovations in occupational therapy and related fields.
Desirable
- Understanding of the issue of modern slavery and human trafficking and the National Referral Mechanism.
For more information or to make an application, please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.