Fundraising Volunteer

The World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) is looking to expand our team to support our growth. This is an exciting time for the organisation, where several projects are progressing rapidly, and additional skills are desired to ensure that all aspects of the organisation are supported sufficiently by individuals with expertise in those areas.

Background: On World Oceans Day 2013 the World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) launched as a fledgling partnership made up of a group of dedicated grass roots NGOs, passionate individuals, and commercial whale watching businesses desperate to make a positive difference for whales and dolphins. Fast-forward to the present and the WCA is already the world’s largest marine conservation partnership. Operating through our partners in over 40 countries worldwide, we focus on whales and dolphins as the iconic and inspiring animals with the greatest potential to encourage millions of people to want to protect our blue planet.

Our Partners join WCA because they believe in the power of the many. Because they want to be part of our family. Because they will be treated with respect. Because they still get to retain their own identity. And because they feel, as we feel, that it will take a huge collective effort to halt biodiversity loss and animal cruelty, and inspire a new ocean-friendly and sustainable world.

We are seeking a new team member with fundraising experience who will, in time, be leading the development and implementation of a fundraising strategy in collaboration with the secretariat and Trustees.

An ideal opportunity for someone to develop and embed a proven fundraising system in a small organisation that is rapidly growing. There will be lots of opportunity to directly shape the fundraising we do with a team who are passionate about the charity.

You should ideally hold a recognised fundraising qualification, or significant and relevant experience, have an understanding of the key fundraising streams including individual supporters, major donors and corporate partnerships and have experience in achieving fundraising goals. They will ideally be working in the sector so that they have expertise on current issues, and they should be passionate about conservation and animal welfare globally.

Time Commitment: Ideally the volunteer would be able to spend at least one day a week working with us on an ongoing basis but working for a short dedicated period of time would also be appropriate. The volunteer will be expected to remotely attend one meeting per month, with additional meetings being optional. These meetings will often occur outside of office hours, but timings will be flexible depending on the availability of attendees.

Application Instructions: Please provide your CV, along with a covering letter, stating why you wish to join World Cetacean Alliance (WCA). The letter should state how your skills and experience will contribute to the team, and explain how you will meet the requirements stated above.

Do you like to be organised and helpful? Looking for Retail and Admin work experience? We’re always looking for friendly and helpful people to join our Bristol store team on our front cash desk.

If you can spare 2 or 3 hours a week and are keen to learn in a friendly but professional work place then you'll be perfect for us! You will be a point of contact for our customers, helping them with any queries and arranging collections/ deliveries - this is a great role to improve your retail and customer service skills.

Volunteering can help you to:

• Learn new skills or develop your existing skills further

• Gain valuable work experience and strengthen your CV

• Meet new people

• Build your confidence

We can offer you:

• Full induction training and introduction to the roles, and on-going support as you volunteer

• Flexible times to volunteer that fits around you - 2 or 3 hours a week would be great

• You will have an opportunity to gain an NVQ with us and learn lifesaving skills by completing CPR training with us

• Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses as agreed with the Manager

• Plenty of tea and biscuits available for our volunteer

Apply now or pop in and ask for Neil or Alex to be part of our friendly team - giving a little bit of your time helps us to save lives by helping us raise funds that go towards life-saving research.

HoardingUK (HUK) is looking for volunteer helpline workers to join our Telephone Helpline Service providing support for adults, carers and family members across the UK who are impacted by hoarding behaviour. Often this is the first point of entry for people seeking advice.  This can be an initial step leading to ongoing engagement or an answer providing relevant information empowering informed actions.

 About the role:

You will be providing support for people impacted by hoarding behaviour who may be facing a variety of situations including legal, financial, psychological and discriminatory abuse and neglect. You will act as a first point of contact, sign posting callers to services and support within and outside of the charity and providing emotional support. Additionally, volunteers will manage a caseload of callers that are scheduled for weekly call sessions for those who need additional support with all aspects of their hoarding. You will be working with trained colleagues to alleviate housing, benefits, mental health and other problems experienced by HUK’s participants.

The role consists of:

· Volunteering at HUK a minimum of a half-day (4 hours) each week.

· Providing accurate and timely support to those using the service.

· Maintain a caseload of up to six clients at each session

· Taking responsibility for ongoing casework as required.

· Complying with HUK’s case-management procedures, training programme and other relevant
policies and procedures.

Training on hoarding, helpline and other relevant areas of information advice will be provided.

 We are looking for:

The role consists of:

• Volunteering at HUK a minimum of one half-day (4 hours) each week.
• Providing accurate and timely support to those using the service.
• Maintain a caseload of up to four participants at each advice session.
• Complying with HUK's case-management procedures, training program and other relevant policies and procedures.

We are looking for:

• Trainees/professionals with interest/experience in mental health, housing, social care, legal.
• The ability to work sensitively and professionally with people facing difficult circumstances.
• A commitment to volunteering with us for one year.
• A commitment to values and ethos of HUK.

HoardingUK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.​  Applicants will not be negatively assessed if they request support for the application process. HUK promotes equality of opportunity for all, through diversity, giving each individual the chance to achieve their potential, free from prejudice and discrimination.  We welcome and encourage people with lived experience - regardless of professional experience or qualifications to apply.

If you are interested, please email apply online.  For those who do not want to use the apply online feature please contact us for support.If applicants need support they will not be negatively assessed, instead helped through the process.  Please get in touch.

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.

Prisoners Abroad is recruiting for a new Chair of Trustees.  Are you interested in saving lives and changing lives and in: criminal justice, Human Rights, prison conditions, family support, isolation, stigma, homelessness, rebuilding a new life, a crime-free future?

Are you also a leader who can work collegiately and inclusively with a diverse and enthusiastic Board as well as the SMT and staff team?  Can you help us to achieve our strategic aims over the next three to six years and develop a passion and commitment to our work?

We are doing a unique job and need an exceptional person to help lead us forward.  For more information on the role, including the role description and application form, please click the link which will redirect you to our website.

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.

We have the opportunity for an International Volunteering Project Assistant to join our public fundraising team for our biggest ever appeal! The successful candidate will gain valuable experience and provide support for our Community Fundraising and International Volunteering Programmes and have the opportunity to make a real impact. 

You main tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Contributing to the creative strategy and practical delivery of our newly launched Field Training Programme. 

• Support on creative marketing and communications, such as recruitment campaigns and social media content. 

• Coordinate pre-departure preparations for our outgoing international volunteers & support them to meet their fundraising goals. 

• Support on creating resources and pre-departure packs. 

• Liaise with international staff and volunteers to ensure the smooth running of the programme. 

This role is guaranteed to be both busy and varied and you will have the opportunity to shape your own experience according to your skills, goals and knowledge. The role will provide valuable experience for someone looking to move into a career in the not-for-profit and development sectors.

A Bit About Us

Who are Street Child and why should you choose us? We are helping children in the world's toughest places get into school and stay there by working directly through local partners. In doing so, we have become a leading organisation in the emergency education space and work closely with global institutions such as UNICEF, DFiD and USAID to deliver our programmes across Africa and Asia.

A Bit About You 

• Interest in international development and/or fundraising

• Strong academic credentials

• Motivated and proactive, with the ability to take initiative and work independently

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a highly professional manner via telephone and email. Able to summarise complex information clearly and concisely and tailor their writing style to a variety of audiences.

• Strong administrative skills

• Good people skills, with the ability to work across multiple teams and build relationships with different supporter groups

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel) and G Suite

• The ability to be flexible, work outside specific duties, have fun and laugh along within a stretching and challenging environment

• Previous experience of fundraising and/or volunteering abroad is desirable but not essential

The Terms

We are looking for someone able to join us for the full 3-month campaign for at least 3 days a week. The role is on a voluntary basis, but travel expenses up to £12 per day will be reimbursed. We are also happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, such as off-peak hours or working from home.

Apply Today!

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your reasons for wanting this role and the ways in which you match the desired criteria.

Are you confident driving around Central London’s roads and love keeping yourself busy? Do you happen to have a van available or know someone who has one?

Would you like to volunteer a few hours of your time to help a children’s literacy charity bring new and fun books to families’ homes?

If so, WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!

We are Doorstep Library, a children’s literacy charity going directly into the homes of families and encouraging children (from 0-11 years old) to read through a fun, child-led story session, leaving books to borrow for the week and a promise to return the following one for more. It is important to us that children have access to a variety of books they can pick and choose from, and we know that having books that spark their interest is what does the trick and turns them into curious and voracious readers. This is why, twice a year, we swap our book stock across our projects in Lambeth, Westminster and Hammersmith and Fulham.

We need someone who can drive a van from one location to the other and help us rotate our stock of books so that we are ready to start our projects in the new academic year. We are looking for someone who is a confident driver, has access to a van and is physically active and comfortable with heavy lifting of boxes (you’ll be carrying them in and out of the van, up and down flights of stairs). We’ll take care of all the logistics beforehand, and will be on hand and helping out with the move on the actual day.

Please note that it will be your responsibility to ensure you that you have a full, valid driving licence and that your van is correctly insured for carrying out this task.

We are hoping to have fresh reads available to the children we visit by September, when our projects resume. However, there is some flexibility with regards to timings, so please do not hesitate to get in touch if you think you might be able to help with this at any other point.

We are able to cover expenses (petrol and possibly van rental if this needs to be hired). We can promote your business on social media and list you as a supporter on our website. Plus, you’ll receive eternal gratitude - from our staff, volunteers and the families we visit! Your help will make a huge and tangible difference, enabling us to bring new and exciting learning adventures to children across London.

Studies have shown that 1 in 4 eleven-year-olds cannot read or write properly and almost 50% of children from disadvantaged backgrounds leave Primary School unable to read properly. This is where the Doorstep Library comes in. 

Doorstep Library is a literacy charity that believes in the power of words to take children places, not just in their imagination, but in their lives. We want to see a world where all children can thrive in homes in which books are celebrated and a love of reading is embraced. 

We recruit and train volunteers to go into some of the most disadvantaged areas in London to help introduce young children (0-11 years old) to the pleasure of reading. Other literacy charities get books into homes; Doorstep Library's unique home-based services means we are there in person, finding the most appropriate books for every child we visit and building a relationship with the whole family. Our projects not only improve literacy and confidence in children, but they increase family wellbeing and bonding through the joy of sharing stories.

This kind of tailored support enables us to help prepare children for school and broaden their opportunities in life.

We run projects on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in estates across Hammersmith and Fulham.

The areas include:

• Parsons Green
• East Acton
• Hammersmith
• Fulham Broadway
• Shepherd's Bush

You must be 18 and over to apply

The Museum wants to continue to strengthen its Board of Trustees with up to four appointments over the next 18 months.  We are particularly keen to increase the diversity of our Board, including with the appointment of young Trustees (18-25 yrs).

Becoming a Trustee provides a challenging, rewarding and enjoyable opportunity to get involved and play an active, but strategic role in something that matters to you.

For more information, please visit our website.

Many thanks for your interest in the Museum.

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

We are seeking Event Paramedics to respond to and manage emergency calls/incidents whilst attending events. At all times provide specialist, clinical, social and holistic care to undertake clinical assessment and interventions those individuals in the pre-hospital environment, which may include stadia, concerts, motorsports, road races etc. This may encompass working on both ambulances / FRV’s and within treatment units as required.

Successful Event Doctor candidates will be registered medical practitioners with the GMC, without cautions or restrictions, and hold a licence to practice outside of an approved practice setting. 

If you are successful, you will need to attend a selection and welcome session on: Saturday 2nd November from 0900 - 1600 - St John Ambulance, Crusader House, Mayfield Road, Hartford, Huntingdon PE29 1UL. 

If you do not already hold an ILS or ALS certificate, you may need to complete further clinical training with St John. 

If you agree with a St John lead clinician that a First Aid course would be appropriate for you, this will be at held at St John Ambulance, Crusader House, Mayfield Road, Hartford, Huntingdon PE29 1UL on 23rd, 24th November and 7th, 8th December (0900 - 1700)

By applying for this vacancy, you are declaring you are available for all necessary dates.

Studies have shown that 1 in 4 eleven-year-olds cannot read or write properly and almost 50% of children from disadvantaged backgrounds leave Primary School unable to read properly. This is where the Doorstep Library comes in. 

Doorstep Library is a literacy charity that believes in the power of words to take children places, not just in their imagination, but in their lives. We want to see a world where all children can thrive in homes in which books are celebrated and a love of reading is embraced. 

We recruit and train volunteers to go into some of the most disadvantaged areas in London to help introduce young children (0-11 years old) to the pleasure of reading. Other literacy charities get books into homes; Doorstep Library's unique home-based services means we are there in person, finding the most appropriate books for every child we visit and building a relationship with the whole family. Our projects not only improve literacy and confidence in children, but they increase family wellbeing and bonding through the joy of sharing stories.

This kind of tailored support enables us to help prepare children for school and broaden their opportunities in life.

Our projects run on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays on estates across Westminster.

The areas include:

• Queen's Park
• Pimlico
• Marylebone
• Edgware Road

You must be 18 and over to apply.

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

We are seeking Event Paramedics to respond to and manage emergency calls/incidents whilst attending events. At all times provide specialist, clinical, social and holistic care to undertake clinical assessment and interventions those individuals in the pre-hospital environment, which may include stadia, concerts, motorsports, road races etc. This may encompass working on both ambulances / FRV’s and within treatment units as required.

Successful Event Paramedic candidates will be registered Paramedics with the HCPC and be able to provide evidence of CPD activity within the previous 12 months. 

If you are successful, you will need to attend a selection and welcome session on: Saturday 2nd November from 0900 - 1600 - St John Ambulance, Crusader House, Mayfield Road, Hartford, Huntingdon PE29 1UL. 

If you do not already hold an ILS or ALS certificate, you may need to complete further clinical training with St John. 

If you agree with a St John lead clinician that a First Aid course would be appropriate for you, this will be at held at St John Ambulance, Crusader House, Mayfield Road, Hartford, Huntingdon PE29 1UL on 23rd, 24th November and 7th, 8th December (0900 - 1700)

By applying for this vacancy, you are declaring you are available for all necessary dates.

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

We are seeking Event Nurses to respond to and manage emergency calls/incidents whilst attending events. Event nurses shall provide specialist, clinical, social and holistic care and undertake clinical assessment and interventions in the pre-hospital environment, which may include venues such as stadia, concert halls, motorsports tracks, road races etc. This will mainly involve working in treatment units or temporary event medical centres.

Successful Event Nurse candidates will be registered nurses with the NMC and be able to provide evidence of CPD activity within the previous 12 months. 

If you are successful, you will need to attend a selection and welcome session on: Saturday 2nd November from 0900 - 1600 - St John Ambulance, Crusader House, Mayfield Road, Hartford, Huntingdon PE29 1UL. 

If you do not already hold an ILS or ALS certificate, you may need to complete further clinical training with St John. 

If you agree with a St John lead clinician that a First Aid course would be appropriate for you, this will be at held at St John Ambulance, Crusader House, Mayfield Road, Hartford, Huntingdon PE29 1UL on 23rd, 24th November and 7th, 8th December (0900 - 1700)

By applying for this vacancy, you are declaring you are available for all necessary dates.