Volunteer Roles in Europe

Amazing, giving, inspiring and awesome are just a few of the words we would use to describe our volunteers.

Our volunteers play an integral part in the services we provide and the people we support. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will really make a difference whilst gaining experience along the way, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.

About the role

We are looking for volunteers to support our Advocacy Service in Barnsley. You will be based at home but will travel throughout Barnsley and, ideally, you will be able to commit 7 hours per week to volunteering.

You will receive training and regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role. You can read more about the benefits of volunteering on the full advert on our website.

About the service

Our service delivers statutory and community Advocacy to vulnerable adults who are experiencing difficulties around certain issues.

What you will be doing as a Volunteer Advocate

• Support people who live in care homes or supported living, people who in hospital as well as people in the community
• Ensure that vulnerable people have a voice and are heard
• Promote the independence of the service and support service users to ensure that they are at the heart of the advocacy relationship

What will make you a great fit for this role?

• Some experience of, or a desire to gain experience, supporting vulnerable groups
• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to empathise with others
• Ability to ask sensitive questions to make sure you understand the issue fully
• Ability to question and challenge in an assertive but professional manner
• Experience or knowledge of mental health and social care issues
• Good knowledge of ICT systems

Who are we?

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”

We welcome applications from everyone, applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning+ (LGBTQ+), people with a disability, or those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are actively encouraged to apply. We are proud to have also been awarded Disability Confident employer status. We have an ambition of becoming an anti-racist organisation and we recognise there is more to do in ensuring our recruitment is fair and inclusive, which is why we are recruiting new roles in helping us to achieve this.

LMK – Let Me Know is a London based education charity running a proven prevention programme against relationship abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence. We have worked with over 10,000 young people in our first 3 years across 22 London boroughs. Two thirds of the young people we work with tell us we’ve fundamentally changed their understanding of healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviours and 84% know how to leave an abusive relationship safely. 

Are you passionate about tackling relationship abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault? Are you eager to help young people to protect their mental health and thrive in their relationships? Are you motivated by LMK’s values of being Kind, Brave, Open and Collaborative? Do you want to use your time and skills to support a small, ambitious charity making a big impact in the charity sector?

If so, you could be one of the three people LMK is looking for to join our Board of Trustees.

You do not need to have previous experience of a board role, but you do need to care deeply about the work that we do and have the time, skills and experience to contribute to the work of the board. We are particularly keen to hear from people with expert, working experience of governance, risk and compliance programmes, and safeguarding. We are looking for:

Vice Chair With previous experience of chairing meetings and strong leadership skills, you will deputise for and provide support to the Chair in carrying out their responsibilities. You will have, or be willing to develop, a strong understanding of best-practice in charity governance and an ability to implement it in a small charity context. You will act as a ‘critical friend’ and sounding board to the Chair, while remaining open to feedback about the Chair, LMK and the operations of the board from other Trustees, the CEO and members of staff. LMK’s Vice Chair will be asked to take on specific responsibility for risk and compliance, providing expertise and oversight of the risk register and contributing to sub-committees as needed.

Chair of Safeguarding Subcommittee Experience of managing safeguarding operations and up to date knowledge of safeguarding legislation is key for this role. You will champion safeguarding at board level and, through your role as Chair of the Safeguarding Subcommittee, work with the staff team to ensure that LMK has effective policy and practice in place, as well as the right culture and understanding around duty of care more generally. 

Trustee (Generalist) You will have experience in one of the following sectors: VAWG, Education, Mental Health, Community Engagement or Youth Work, and be willing to use your knowledge to guide LMK in the creation of its strategy, programmes, materials, and marketing or social media content.

If you would like to apply for the role of LMK Trustee, please look at the recruitment pack and follow the process on P9 which tells you to send us an application, explaining:

• Why you are interested in joining LMK.

• What role you are applying for Vice Chair, Chair of Safeguarding Subcommittee or Trustee (Generalist).

• What knowledge, skills and experience you have gained in your life that could benefit LMK.

• Why you feel you could make a difference to LMK.

• You can also attach your CV or other supporting material if you think it could help your application.

Deadline: 8th January 2024.

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Marie Curie Helper is a professional service provided by trained volunteers who offer one-to-one companionship and support to people with a terminal illness and their families. 

To enable us to reach more people who would benefit from our support we need help to;

• Raise awareness and knowledge of the Helper service
• Ensure that people who are referred to the Helper service are appropriately assessed
• Increase our number of trained Helper volunteers and ensure they are well supported in their role.
• Demonstrate Marie Curie values; always compassionate, making things happen, leading in our field, people at our heart
• Support volunteers in training, offering 1:1 support and facilitating peer support groups 
• Organise social events and engagement activities for volunteers 
• Provide cover for Helper volunteers, offering companionship and emotional support, practical support and short breaks for carers

With support from their Volunteer Coordinator a Lead Volunteer will play an important part in supporting the Helper service to reach more people within their own local community.

Your role will mainly be based in your local community and may include some of, but is not restricted to, the following typical tasks:

• Assess terminally ill people and/or their carers either in their own home, nursing or residential care to identify their needs and determine if the Marie Curie Helper service would be appropriate for them. 
• Provide cover for Helper volunteers, offering companionship and emotional support, practical support and short breaks for carers.  You may be supporting your client’s family or carers before or during bereavement.  This may involve offering emotional support, signposting to relevant local support services or finding out information as requested
• Driving clients to pre-arranged health or social care (eg to chemotherapy appointments or day therapy at the hospice)
• Follow all mandatory procedures that form part of the Helper service. 
• Provide cover as a lone worker Buddy to support Helper volunteers, as needed
• Keeping up to date with Helper service guidance and best practice 
• Liaising with existing and potential referrers to the Helper service
• Liaising with clients and their families via telephone
• Promoting the Helper volunteer role including (with training/approval) media activity 
• Helping with the recruitment of new volunteers, including interviews and selection 
• Keeping accurate records
• Liaising regularly with the Volunteer Coordinator and other team members
• Reporting concerns and celebrating compliments and successes 
• Assisting with evaluations and development of the Helper service
• Help with other related tasks when necessary 

ABOUT US

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and  6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. 

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Home-based volunteering opportunity

Information and Support Voices Volunteers

Do you have experience of terminal illness? Or have you experience of caring for someone at the end of their life?

Why we need your help

We’re looking for people from diverse backgrounds and with a range of experiences related to terminal illness, end of life and bereavement, to join our group of I&S Voices volunteers.

As an I&S Voices volunteer, you will share your story and give us your feedback on what we produce so we can keep improving the information and support we have on our website and in print. Must be over 18 years old to apply for this role.

What will you be doing?

Your role might include some of the following:

• Reading and sharing your thoughts on a piece of written content.
• Watching and giving your opinion on a video.
• Having a phone call to talk about your experience.
• Being part of a group discussion about a particular topic.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible volunteering – there’s no time commitment, and you can always turn down a request.
• Opportunity to make real changes to Marie Curie’s information and support for others affected by terminal illness.
• Opportunity to be involved with a national leader in palliative and end of life care.
• A supportive contact within the Information and Support team.

ABOUT US

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and  6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. 

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Originally the 'COVID-19 Student Response Network', CSRN is a non-profit set-up to help engage established student consultancies in high impact management consulting projects by connecting them with organisatons driving social impact as well as the tools they need to make a difference.

CSRN's consulting support range across a broad spectrum from fundraising strategies to service design and expansion as well as Data & Analytics and Creative Consulting capabilities. This is also with corporate partners providing mentorship and training to the student teams.

WRITING

• Engage directly with our charities and student teams to document their project impact.

• Volunteer 1 hour per week remotely.

Originally the 'COVID-19 Student Response Network', CSRN is a non-profit set-up to help engage established student consultancies in high impact management consulting projects by connecting them with organisatons driving social impact as well as the tools they need to make a difference.

CSRN's consulting support range across a broad spectrum from fundraising strategies to service design and expansion as well as Data & Analytics and Creative Consulting capabilities. This is also with corporate partners providing mentorship and training to the student teams.

SOCIAL MEDIA 

• You will develop content for our website/linkedin/instagram.

• Volunteer 1-2 hours a week remotely.

We're seeking two new trustees for the Aspire Board, to help us sustain and develop our increasing responsibilities for governing our charity effectively by bringing a new set of skills and experiences to our Board and organisation.

While we welcome general applications, we are particularly keen for these two vacancies to hear from individuals:

- With operational / senior management experience of managing social or supported housing, being a passionate advocate for housing justice

- With operational / senior management experience of inclusive recruitment or employment development programmes.

If you’d like to talk to someone about the role before applying, you can speak to our Chair of Trustees, Carol Sweetenham or to our Chief Executive Officer, Paul Roberts. Their details - and more information about the role - can be found on the Aspire website.

Please apply by sending a covering letter and copy of your CV to Paul Roberts by midday on Monday 11th December 2023.

Exeter Humanists is a local branch of Humanists UK. All Humanists UK members and supporters in the branch area are automatically part of the branch.

Exeter Humanists aim to provide a range of activities for non-religious living in Exeter to meet, socialise, campaign, raise awareness of humanism, participate in local civic life and support each other. The branch represents Humanists UK and the local humanist community at public events and in public forums.

We are seeking a dedicated and driven Events Manager to join our team, to assist in delivering the strategic aims of Exeter Humanists.

As Events Manager, you will be an important part of the Exeter Humanists team. You will support Liverpool Humanists to deliver a range of inclusive events that inform, entertain, inspire and connect local humanists.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Work with the Coordinator to develop an annual programme of online and in-person events.
• Lead the delivery of all events, including speaker acquisition, venue relations, volunteer briefing, and promotion.

You may also be asked to:

• Collaborate with other groups on joint events.
• Ensure that a fundraising element is in place at events.
• Support other volunteers to organise individual events.

This application pack contains all the information you will need to decide whether the role is right for you, including what you would get out of the role and what we expect you would bring to the role.

Whatever your background, or prior experiences, if you’re passionate about creating an inclusive, effective humanist community in Exeter, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply for the role, please email us, letting us know:

• Who you are, including a little bit about yourself
• Why you are interested in the role
• What do you think you’d bring to the role (e,g. your skills and experiences that would be particularly relevant)
• What you’d like to get out of the role
• Any concerns, or extra support you’d need in the role

This need not be a long essay, it’s just to help us understand who you are, and why you’d be a good fit. If you have a current CV, that would also be helpful but isn’t essential. 

We actively encourage applications from all sections of our community. We particularly welcome applicants from groups currently under-represented among branch volunteers and leaders, these would include individuals who identify as female, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled, or trans.

A copy of our Recruitment and Promotion and Equal Opportunities policies are available to view online.

Our mission is to provide information and support for anyone affected by cancer, offering practical ways of enhancing physical, psychological, and emotional wellbeing.

The Mulberry Centre is an award-winning charity which relies heavily on donations from individuals and organisations to support people through their cancer journey from diagnosis, through treatment and then post-discharge. We help them to start rebuilding their lives and promote self-management. We also support carers and family members to deal with these changes and bereaved relatives. We do this by providing counselling, complementary therapies, wellbeing classes, and supporting information, tailored to the needs of our users at, and around, our purpose-built centre in Isleworth. Our services are free of charge, but donations are always welcome.

This role aims to support The Mulberry Centre by raising awareness of the Centre and its services by running an information desk at West Middlesex University Hospital, keeping the desk tidy, giving out leaflets and engaging with the public to raise awaeness of our Centre and its services. No formal qualifications are required but must speak/read English confidently and be based within easy travel distance to Iselworth.

Time Commitment – Flexible between 9.30am – 4pm weekdays, minimum of half a day per week.

Main Duties

• Representing The Mulberry Centre at the assigned information table at West Middlesex University Hospital..
• Engaging with the public and handing out our information leaflets to raise awareness of our services.
• Recording the times which you attend and the number of members of the public engaged with.
• Directing/escorting potential new clients over to The Mulberry Centre.
• Responding to questions and passing any unanswered queries back to The Mulberry Centre together with contact details.
• Requesting/collecting replacement literature where needed.
• Any other suitable related tasks and duties that maybe set by the ComplementaryTherapies Lead.

Join our community of amazing volunteer Sooty box collectors and help us to provide blind and partially sighted people with the support they need. RNIB urgently need volunteers to collect and bank donations received through our Sooty boxes, which play a vital role in generating income and raising our profile in local communities. This role is completely flexible, can be performed by individuals, pairs or groups and the time you dedicate to it is entirely up to you and your commitments. You can give your time as little or as often as you like! Please note: Volunteers will be expected to use their own transportation and ideally should have access to a car. Mileage or transport costs can be reimbursed. Due to insurance requirements you must be 18 or over.

We are seeking experienced complemnetary therapists to join our team of volunteers offering therapies to our clients affected by cancer here at our Centre in Isleworth, at other agreed local community venues in Richmond or Hounslow, or ad-hoc at local community events. We are particularly keen to recruit massage and reflexology therapists but we will also consider applications from therapists for acupuncture, shiatsu and reiki.

Applicants need to have spare time of a weekday and be able to travel easily to our area.

All our therpists need to be CNHC registered, have insurance and have or be prpeared to have an enhanced DBS check.

Join our community of amazing volunteer Sooty box collectors and help us to provide blind and partially sighted people with the support they need at this uncertain time.

RNIB urgently need volunteers to collect and bank donations received through our Sooty boxes, which play a vital role in generating income and raising our profile in local communities. This role is completely flexible, can be performed by individuals, pairs or groups and the time you dedicate to it is entirely up to you and your commitments. You can give your time as little or as often as you like!

This activity has been fully risk-assessed and you'll be supported by a volunteer manager to ensure the role is performed safely and in-line with current government restrictions. 

Please note: Volunteers will be expected to use their own transportation and ideally should have access to a car. Mileage or transport costs can be reimbursed. Due to insurance requirements you must be 18 or over.

Join our community of amazing volunteer Sooty box collectors and help us to provide blind and partially sighted people with the support they need at this uncertain time.

RNIB urgently need volunteers to collect and bank donations received through our Sooty boxes, which play a vital role in generating income and raising our profile in local communities. This role is completely flexible, can be performed by individuals, pairs or groups and the time you dedicate to it is entirely up to you and your commitments. You can give your time as little or as often as you like!

This activity has been fully risk-assessed and you'll be supported by a volunteer manager to ensure the role is performed safely and in-line with current government restrictions. 

Please note: Volunteers will be expected to use their own transportation and ideally should have access to a car. Mileage or transport costs can be reimbursed. Due to insurance requirements you must be 18 or over.

Join our community of amazing volunteer Sooty box collectors and help us to provide blind and partially sighted people with the support they need. RNIB urgently need volunteers to collect and bank donations received through our Sooty boxes, which play a vital role in generating income and raising our profile in local communities. This role is completely flexible, can be performed by individuals, pairs or groups and the time you dedicate to it is entirely up to you and your commitments. You can give your time as little or as often as you like! Please note: Volunteers will be expected to use their own transportation and ideally should have access to a car. Mileage or transport costs can be reimbursed. Due to insurance requirements you must be 18 or over.