Education Volunteer Roles

We are working to make education accessible to everyone. Eyeniversum will have a UK version of Project Gutenberg (so finally also UK has a place where to find all Public Domain material that is 100% Public Domain, not just in US and then needs still research for UK people), Eyeniversum should also make Education more affordable/accessible by having online courses (maybe also in Partnership with UK Universities) or teachers lessons (so in general also by creating job opportunities, Eyeniversum will also have a Freelancer department (so Freelancers in UK have more opportunities to offer their services)…and much MORE, on TOP of all this, for each Product or Service bought on the Platform, the buyer will automatically also pay 1£ (at least) each purchase for a good action, for example as for now, for each priced eBook or online Course a Tree will be planted…we also plan to put for other good deeds for example for food for people in need or other similar issues.

MARKETER

• We are looking for multiple volunteers that have experience in SEO who can carry out the following assigned tasks:

  - Able to help with managing our social media platforms such as FaceBook, Twitter, Youtube, Linkedin etc. by posting updates and responding to comments and messages
  - Support us with email marketing, social media, content creation, and Google Ads.
  - Communicate with clients, customers and external agencies.
  - Help with website analytics to ascertain the relative effectiveness of ongoing campaigns and understand the way users interact with the site
  - Help with ideas for marketing programmes designed to enhance and grow the company’s brand

• Volunteer 4-6 hours per week remotely for 3-5 months

We are solving the world economic and social problems of isolation by building an engaging community globally with cutting-edge technologies. To help our children with a better chance to adopt to new cultures while staying connected to their own culture heritage, make diverse friends all around the world anytime and anywhere, and learn to build a health relationship with the digital world. We built Moi Panda to support the next generation to better adapt to new cultures, while staying connected to their own heritage. We raise the digital competence of kids, empowering them with human skills, and promoting a healthy relationship between individuals and the digital world.

TESTER

• We are actively seeking volunteers to assist with the test batch for our new app. Individuals should have one or more children currently in preschool to grade 6. Written and verbal communication skills in English would be helpful in understanding the app's instructions. We would like to gain feedback about the app and its features.
• Volunteer 2-3 hours per week for 6 months

Numberfit is a social enterprise that makes maths fun and engaging for children across all age groups. 

We're seeking a dynamic and versatile individual to join our team as a marketing specialist. In this role, you'll be responsible for developing and executing integrated digital marketing, with a little PR, strategies to promote Numberfit's brand, products, and mission. You'll work closely with our team to craft compelling narratives, engage with our audience, and drive awareness and engagement across various online and offline channels.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive digital, traditional and guerrilla marketing and PR strategies to enhance Numberfit's brand presence and reach.

• Create engaging content for digital platforms, including social media, blogs, email newsletters, and website copy.

• Manage and grow Numberfit's social media channels, fostering community engagement and interaction.

• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts, influencers, and key stakeholders to secure press coverage and partnerships.

• Monitor and analyse PR and digital marketing performance metrics, making data-driven decisions to optimise strategies and campaigns.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital marketing and PR.

If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to join a small team dedicated to transforming education and empowering children, we'd love to hear from you!

Join the team at Newcastle Rugby Foundation with some exciting trustee and committee opportunities now available for enthusiastic individuals.

Are you ready to be part of a team that’s making a real difference in our community?

Newcastle Rugby Foundation are offering two unique volunteer roles where your passion and expertise can help drive positive change. Whether you’re interested in guiding the charity’s strategic direction as a trustee or lending your marketing skills to support our mission through our marketing and commercial committee, we have a place for you.

Who are Newcastle Rugby Foundation?

Newcastle Rugby Foundation is the official charitable arm of Newcastle Falcons and Newcastle Thunder rugby teams. Our purpose is to make rugby the positive difference that changes lives for good.

Roles Available:

1. Trustee position (specialising in Education, health, or social inclusion): As a trustee, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of our charity, influencing regional and national policy, and contributing to our mission of using rugby as a force for positive change. No trustee experience or formal qualifications are necessary; we provide training and support for the right individual who shares our values and vision.

2. Marketing and commercial committee member: As a member of the marketing and commercial committee, you will work closely with the committee chair, supporting the development and execution of our marketing strategy. This voluntary role is not a trustee position but offers a valuable opportunity to contribute your skills and expertise to a worthy cause.

What Newcastle Rugby Foundation Offers:

• A chance to make a tangible difference in our community.
• Training and support provided for both roles.
• Opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals and grow both personally and professionally.

How do I apply?

A full job description for both roles, as well as how to apply can be found in the Trustee and Committee Recruitment Pack. 

Applications close on Wednesday May 15.

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation into STEM? If so, we'd love for you to volunteer with us at the UK's BIGGEST STEM event for young people! We're looking for volunteers for 1, 2 or 3 days to get involved at The Big Bang Fair 2024. So wheather you're an apprentice, student, graduate, career starter, a professional with years of experience or retired, this could be the opportunity you're looking for!

What's in it for you?

• A fun and rewarding opportunity to make a difference in young people's lives
• A chance to build your personal development and network

The Fair takes place from 19 to 21 June at the NEC in Birmingham. A day runs from 8am to 4pm and lunch will be provided. 

No experience necessary and full training will be given.

We want young people to see themselves represented in the volunteers who work with us, so we actively encourage volunteers from groups who are currently underrepresented in the engineering and technology professions.

Moi Panda are solving the world's economic and social problems of isolation by building an engaging community globally with cutting-edge technologies. To help children with a better chance to adapt to new cultures while staying connected to their own culture heritage, make diverse friends all around the world anytime and anywhere, and learn to build a healthy relationship with the digital world. Moi Panda was built to support the next generation to better adapt to new cultures, while staying connected to their own heritage. They raise the digital competence of kids, empowering them with human skills, and promoting a healthy relationship between individuals and the digital world.

CREATIVE DIGITAL MARKETER

• We are actively seeking volunteers to assist with our Marketing team. They will develop and implement social media marketing strategies to promote our digital learning platform; identify and engage with influencers to expand our reach and grow our audience; and, create engaging video content to showcase our platform and enhance user engagement, amongst other tasks.
• Volunteer 4-6 hours per week remotely for 3-5 months

Moi Panda are solving the world's economic and social problems of isolation by building an engaging community globally with cutting-edge technologies. To help children with a better chance to adapt to new cultures while staying connected to their own culture heritage, make diverse friends all around the world anytime and anywhere, and learn to build a healthy relationship with the digital world. Moi Panda was built to support the next generation to better adapt to new cultures, while staying connected to their own heritage. They raise the digital competence of kids, empowering them with human skills, and promoting a healthy relationship between individuals and the digital world.

COMMUNITY MANAGER

• Help us build a strong community of open-minded parents worldwide; engage with users, potential partners, and stakeholders across various platforms; build and maintain relationships with individuals and organizations aligned with Moi Panda's values and goals; organize online/offline events for interested parties and current users; and collect feedback from current and potential users about the product and service.
• Volunteer 4-6 hours per week for 3-5 months

Cooking Up is a small dynamic charity teaching people living in hardship to cook affordable, nutritious meals to take home to their families.

Our data to date shows that Cooking Up is having a positive impact on the lives of the clients we support who face challenging circumstances such as food poverty, disabilities. poor mental health and social isolation. After completing a 5-week course with us, clients report feeling more confident about cooking a meal from scratch and understand better how to eat healthily and shop on a budget. Our classes are fun and sociable and clients are supported on a 1:1 basis by our wonderful and growing team of local volunteers.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Trustee to join our Board. The role involves all aspects of the charity's finances, including banking, preparing budgets, invoicing and payments, preparing annual accounts and reporting to the board. 

Cooking Up’s Board of Trustees shares ultimate responsibility for governing the charity and directing how it is managed and run. As a member of the Board of Trustees, you will help set the strategic aims, objectives and direction of the charity, ensure that the charity complies with charity law requirements and ensure the charity’s resources are responsibly managed.

In addition to fulfilling the duties of a Trustee, the Finance Trustee maintains an overview of Cooking Up’s financial affairs. The Finance Trustee ensures that effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place and reports to the Board at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation.

Specific Responsibilities of the Finance Trustee

● Taking a lead in all aspects of the financial management of Cooking Up and providing financial advice as appropriate to the Board of Trustees on the financial implications of Cooking Up’s strategies and plans.

● Overseeing the presentation of budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements to the Board of Trustees

● Ensuring that proper accounting records are kept, and that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place

● Ensuring that robust and comprehensive financial policies are in place and being implemented, and supporting the development of policies covering financial reserves, and cost management

● Monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the charity

● Overseeing financial controls and adherence to systems, regularly liaising with the Board

● Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan, including overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process

● Lead on the appointment of and liaison with external auditors

● Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by the Charity Commission

● Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities

• Remuneration: This is an unpaid and voluntary role.

• Working arrangements: work-from-home

• Hours: 20 hours per week 

• Application process: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a one-page cover letter detailing their relevant experience and how they would contribute to the shared role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

About Exam Star Learner 

  Exam Star Learner is an educational charity. We are on a mission to address the lack of access to personalised learning support for underprivileged youth. We aim to deliver personalised and affordable tutorials in Maths, English, Science, and French to underachieving and disadvantaged children and young people. We are dedicated to narrowing the attainment gap, boosting confidence, and raising aspirations of 5-18year-olds. We believe that no child should be left behind in the Southwark community due to financial constraints.  

Education is unfair 

A growing number of parents and guardians are paying for children as young as four to receive additional tuition. Research show that unlike their well-off peers, many children from lower income families are unable to afford the cost of private tuition which averages £25 per hour in London. This exacerbates education inequalities and contributes to widening the attainment gap.

Exam Star Learner Levelling the Playing Field 

Unlike other tuition organisations, Exam Star Learner’s private tuition is genuinely affordable and personalised. Compassion, equality, and independence are among our core values.

We want to inspire our students and help them gain confidence and self-esteem so that they can maximise their potential and achieve greater success in school and in the workplace. We pair children and young people with tutors, and they learn in weekly personalised online tutorials which cater to their specific learning needs. We are currently in partnership with Southwark Council and the DofE.

About the opportunity

We are on the lookout for twelve driven and passionate individuals to join our team as Voluntary Marketing Officers. This shared role is designed to devise and execute an all-encompassing marketing strategy to engage parents and schools via various channels. As a Voluntary Marketing Officer, you'll have the unique opportunity to aid in the provision of top-notch educational support to children and young people aged 5-18.

Responsibilities

1. Marketing Strategy Development (Candidates 1 & 2):

Candidate 1: Marketing Strategy Developer

- Collaborate with the Director to construct a comprehensive marketing strategy targeting parents and schools.

- Carry out in-depth market research to identify target audience demographics.

- Regularly confer with Candidate 2 to discuss and enhance the marketing strategy.

Candidate 2: Marketing Strategy Implementer

- Spearhead the implementation of the marketing strategy developed in collaboration with Candidate 1.

- Gauge the impact of various marketing channels.

- Provide feedback to Candidate 1 for strategy enhancement.

2. Digital Marketing (Candidates 3 & 4):

Candidate 3: Social Media Manager

- Oversee social media platforms and generate engaging content to draw in parents and schools.

- Monitor responses to comments and inquiries on social media platforms.

- Utilise analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of social media campaigns.

Candidate 4: Email Marketing & SEO Specialist

- Design and execute email marketing campaigns aimed at parents and schools.

- Monitor open and click-through rates to measure email campaign effectiveness.

- Optimise the organisation's website and content for search engines.

- Track website traffic and search engine ranking, making adjustments as needed.

3. Content Creation (Candidates 5 & 6):

Candidate 5: Written Content Creator

- Compose compelling content for marketing materials, blog posts, and newsletters.

- Ensure content is in line with the organisation's mission and appeals to the target audience.

- Proofread content for accuracy prior to publication.

Candidate 6: Visual Content Creator

- Design visually appealing graphics, images, and videos for use in marketing campaigns.

- Ensure all visual content is a reflection of the organisation's brand identity.

- Collaborate with the Written Content Creator to ensure consistency between visual and written content.

4. Community Engagement (Candidates 7 & 8):

Candidate 7: Parent and School Engagement Officer

- Actively participate in online forums, groups, and communities relevant to parents and schools.

- Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries and concerns.

- Strive to build a strong community around the organisation's mission and services.

Candidate 8: Influencer Partnership Coordinator

- Identify potential influencers or organisations whose audience aligns with the organisation's target demographic.

- Establish and maintain positive relationships with these influencers or organisations.

- Collaborate with these influencers to promote the organisation's services.

5. Learning Resources Coordinator (Candidates 9 & 10):

Candidate 9: Learning Resources Researcher

- Conduct research and collate high-quality, curriculum-aligned learning resources from reliable sources for exam preparation and homework assistance.

- Regularly review and update these resources based on feedback, changes in the curriculum, and new resources available.

Candidate 10: Learning Resources Website Manager

- Manage the placement of researched learning resources on the organisation's website.

- Ensure the resources are easily accessible, well-organised, and clearly labelled by subject and level.

- Monitor website traffic to these resources and make adjustments as needed based on user behaviour and feedback.

6. French Reading Club Coordinator (Candidates 11 & 12):

Candidate 11: French Reading Club Organiser

- Develop a comprehensive strategy to deliver a French Reading Club on a set date and time on a regular basis.

- Coordinate logistics, such as booking a suitable space and ensuring necessary resources are available.

- Promote the French Reading Club to attract participants.

Candidate 12: French Reading Club Facilitator

- Facilitate engaging and interactive reading sessions that cater to participants of various ages and reading levels.

- Collaborate with other Marketing Officers to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with overall marketing strategies.

- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the French Reading Club and adjust strategies as necessary.

7. Partnership and Outreach Coordinator (Candidates 1-10):

- All Candidates: Collaborate to devise a comprehensive strategy for building partnerships with all Southwark academies and secondary schools.

- Identify key decision-makers within these schools and establish relationships with them.

- Seek opportunities to speak at secondary schools and academies to promote the organisation's tutorials.

- Deliver persuasive presentations to parents about the benefits of booking tutorials for their children through Exam Star Learner.

- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of these partnership initiatives and adjust the strategy as necessary.

Timeline

The strategic planning will commence immediately upon the start of the shared role. The goal is to attract a pool of at least 200 parents to book regular tutorials through the charity’s website within a timeframe of 6 months. However, the timeline may be subject to adjustments.

Work Schedule

This is an unpaid and voluntary role. Each candidate should not work more than 20 hours per week, but there is flexibility to accommodate the needs and schedules of team members.

Person Specification

- Passion for promoting education, reading, and cultural enrichment.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Creativity and proficiency in utilising social media platforms.

- Strong organisational and time management skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a shared role.

- Fluency in French is advantageous but not required.

- Previous experience in marketing, digital marketing, content creation, or community engagement is advantageous but not required.

This is an unpaid and voluntary role.

• Working arrangements: work-from-home

• Hours: 20 hours per week 

• Application process: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a one-page cover letter detailing their relevant experience and how they would contribute to the shared role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

About Exam Star Learner

 Exam Star Learner is an educational charity. We are on a mission to address the lack of access to personalised learning support for underprivileged youth. We aim to deliver personalised and affordable tutorials in Maths, English, Science, and French to underachieving and disadvantaged children and young people. We are dedicated to narrowing the attainment gap, boosting confidence, and raising aspirations of 5-18year-olds. We believe that no child should be left behind in the Southwark community due to financial constraints.

Education is unfair

A growing number of parents and guardians are paying for children as young as four to receive additional tuition. Research show that unlike their well-off peers, many children from lower income families are unable to afford the cost of private tuition which averages £25 per hour in London. This exacerbates education inequalities and contributes to widening the attainment gap.

Exam Star Learner Levelling the Playing Field

Unlike other tuition organisations, Exam Star Learner’s private tuition is genuinely affordable and personalised. Compassion, equality, and independence are among our core values.

We want to inspire our students and help them gain confidence and self-esteem so that they can maximise their potential and achieve greater success in school and in the workplace. We pair children and young people with tutors, and they learn in weekly personalised online tutorials which cater to their specific learning needs. We are currently in partnership with Southwark Council and the DofE.

About the opportunity

We are on the lookout for ten motivated Volunteer Recruitment Officers to join our team. This is an unpaid and voluntary role. In this shared role, each officer  will work closely together to develop and implement a comprehensive plan to recruit volunteer tutors. The goal is to recruit and retain a pool of at least 200 retired teachers who can dedicate 4 hours to one-on-one and small group tutoring in English, Maths, Science, and/or French for children and young people aged 5-18. These tutorials will be conducted both in person (in Southwark schools) and online. The professionals will be responsible for recruiting, training, supporting, and retaining volunteer tutors to help reduce the education gap and raise the aspirations of underprivileged children and young people.

Detailed Tasks:

1. Volunteer Tutor Recruitment Strategy Document (Candidates 1 & 2):

Candidate 1: Strategy Development

· Collaborate with the charity Director to write a robust volunteer tutor recruitment strategy document.

· Discuss and refine the strategy document with Candidate 2.

Candidate 2: Recruitment Process

· Execute the recruitment strategy developed by Candidate 1.

· Manage all stages of the recruitment process for volunteer tutors, including advertising, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.

2. Training and Development (Candidates 3 & 4):

Candidate 3: Training Design

· Design a training programme for volunteer tutors.

· Collaborate with Candidate 4 to align the training programme with the recruitment strategy and volunteer management system.

Candidate 4: Training Delivery & Development

· Deliver the training programme designed by Candidate 3.

· Develop a system to track volunteer progress and collect feedback on the training programme.

3. Volunteer Management (Candidates 5 & 6):

Candidate 5: Volunteer Support

· Establish effective processes for volunteer management.

· Offer guidance and support to volunteer tutors, addressing any questions or issues that arise.

Candidate 6: Coordination & Updating Systems

· Track and record tutorial attendance and ensure that both students and volunteer tutors attend the sessions.

· Liaise with parents/guardians, school teachers and volunteer tutors as and when required to facilitate tutorials (i.e. provide support around rescheduling missed tutorials, tutorial scheduling issues, payment queries, refunds, lateness, re-sharing video conferencing links, sending reminders about tutorial sessions etc)

· Regularly review and update the volunteer management database to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

4. Retention Strategies, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Marketing (Candidates 7 & 8):

Candidate 7: Retention Strategies & Monitoring

· Write a strategy document to encourage volunteers to remain engaged.

· Monitor the quality of tutorials by gathering feedback success stories from students, parents, and school teachers after each session.

Candidate 8: Evaluation & Marketing

· Establish methods to monitor and assess the effectiveness of the volunteer recruitment and retention strategies.

· Collect feedback and success stories from volunteer tutors to share on social media for marketing purposes.

5. Administrative Support and Tutorial Scheduling (Candidates 9 & 10):

Candidate 9: Administrative Support

·  Liaise with the team and rovide administrative support as and when necessary,  including advertising, screening, interviewing, and onboarding of volunteer tutors, coordinating tutorials and tracking tutorial attendance, record-keeping, scheduling, and documentation etc

Candidate 10: Manage Tutorial scheduling, Update and Manage Tutors and Students Records

· Update and Manage Tutors profiles on our website (ensure all available tutors are accurately listed)

· Update and Manage Students Records to help us monitor number of tutorials delivered.

· Provide information and guidance to parents/guardians and school teachers regarding  booking tutorials

(i.e handle communications and queries regarding scheduling tutorial sessions through our website, provide information and guidance around booking tutorials)

Volunteer Tutor Recruitment Timeline

The recruitment process for volunteer tutors will commence immediately upon the start of the shared role. The goal is to recruit a pool of at least 200 retired teachers within a timeframe of 6 months. However, the timeline may be subject to adjustments based on the availability and suitability of volunteer tutors.

Work Schedule

This is an unpaid and voluntary role. Each candidate should not work more than 20 hours per week, but there is flexibility to accommodate the needs and schedules of team members.

Qualifications

· Relevant experience in volunteer recruitment or a similar role.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.

· Experience in training and development is beneficial. Familiarity with the charity sector, particularly in education, is advantageous.

UK Reads is looking for passionate individuals to join our team as Volunteer Literacy Workshop Facilitators. As a Workshop Facilitator, you'll have the rewarding role of delivering engaging literacy workshops to children and young people in schools, primarily focusing on the East London area.
 

About us:

Established in 2013, the United Kingdom and Europe World Literacy Foundation have been dedicated to building strong communities through literacy and education. In 2018, UK Reads was introduced to provide literacy support through distributing books and resources nationwide while delivering author-led workshops to children to inspire the next generation of readers who lacked resources and opportunities to develop and excel. Additionally, UK Reads works to facilitate a global pen pal project, inspiring young writers and offering them a platform to connect, fostering cultural awareness and enhancing writing skills.

About the Project:

UK Reads: Literacy Impact East London specifically  focus on children and young people aged 11-18 years. The project is designed to reach young people from diverse, low-income backgrounds and ethnic minorities. We have observed that approximately 85% of our beneficiaries come from low-income families, 10% of our users are students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), reflecting the diverse range of learners we aim to support. Additionally, 45% of our beneficiaries come from Black minority communities, highlighting the importance of promoting inclusivity and addressing potential disparities in literacy outcomes.

We acknowledge that low literacy rates often vary through boroughs and are committed to reaching the most underserved, underrepresented, and marginalised young people across East London. We collaborate with schools and community organisations to implement a tailored intervention that addresses the specific needs of each group, offering a diverse range of services to expedite the development of foundational literacy skills. 

Responsibilities:

Support in delivering literacy workshops to children and young people in schools, creating a safe, collaborative, and enjoyable learning environment.
Offer encouragement and motivation to participants to enhance their literacy skills and confidence.
Assist in setting up activities and managing logistics to ensure smooth workshop days.
Implement workshop activities safely and professionally.
Reflect on workshop practices with school staff to identify areas for growth and improvement.

Requirements: 

Individuals from educational backgrounds, teaching, youth support roles, and tutoring may find this role particularly compelling.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and motivate participants.
Genuine passion for supporting disadvantages children and young people.
Valid DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance or willingness to undergo checks.

If you're passionate about literacy education and making a positive impact in the lives of children and young people, we encourage you to apply for this exciting volunteer opportunity.

Lonlon Farms seeks to be a centre for learning and innovation in food production and agriculture in general. We aspire to be an incubator for young farmers and enthusiasts, fostering innovation in agriculture, agribusiness, and agri-tech. Lonlon Farms provide practical training, recruitment and create an incubatory environment for the agricultural value chain in Sierra Leone.

BUSINESS DEVELOPER

• Help us build a business case for investors and supporters. This role also involves researching funding sources among others for Lonlon Farms.
• Volunteer 2-3 hours per week remotely

Lonlon Farms seeks to be a centre for learning and innovation in food production and agriculture in general. We aspire to be an incubator for young farmers and enthusiasts, fostering innovation in agriculture, agribusiness, and agri-tech. Lonlon Farms provide practical training, recruitment and create an incubatory environment for the agricultural value chain in Sierra Leone.

COMMUNITY MANAGER

• We are building a community of students, supporters and clients and we like our community manager to help keep our community active, engaged and supportive of our work through workshops, trainings, videos, newsletters and other community engagement tools.
• Volunteer 2-3 hours per week remotely

Trustees (four roles), MyBnk
Unremunerated – c. 12 days per year

Being confident about managing your own money might not sound unusual. But for many young people, it’s a real challenge, and one which holds potentially major risks. Knowing where to go for money advice, and who to trust, is so much more than just good personal admin – it’s a building block of social mobility.

MyBnk is a leading financial education charity, working towards the creation of a financially capable generation across all four nations of the UK. We support young people between the ages of 5 and 25, with a particular focus on those who can’t afford for things to go wrong. Our award-winning programmes are highly effective and well-regarded, and we’ve grown rapidly in recent years, but there’s still much more to do. Today’s young people face a far less predictable job market, with high rents, economic uncertainty, and an increasingly complex financial marketplace. So we want to extend our reach and impact by an order of magnitude in the next few years: and to do that, we want to strengthen our Board with a number of new Trustees.

We have four opportunities to help guide and steer this exciting, high-growth charity into its next phase. Two of this round of appointments will be qualified accountants, ideally with experience in a Big Four firm or corporate environment. Our rapid recent growth – from £1m to £4m turnover in just a few years – has been enabled and underpinned by strong financial controls, and we will also ask these trustees to join our Finance Committee. We also want to appoint two charity specialists – one of whom will have executive experience of working across the regions and nations of the UK, and one with an excellent understanding of the safeguarding requirements of working with young people. Both of these Trustees will also bring a nuanced knowledge of charity governance and strategic planning.

Our Board is an expert and committed group, with a distinctive culture and energy. It’s an open, friendly environment, where your contribution is always respected and valued. MyBnk is dedicated to building an inclusive culture and working environment that promotes a sense of safety and belonging for our staff to feel supported to achieve their potential. We’re striving to be an actively anti-racist organisation, and actively encourage applications from diverse, under-represented and racialised groups, including those with lived experience of the social cause we seek to address.

Closing date: 1 May 2024.