Crime Volunteer Roles

About you

We are looking for people with or without board level experience, and we would welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds.

In order to continue to enhance the diversity of our board, we would particularly like to hear from people from ethnically marginalised groups, particularly Black African backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, people with physical disabilities, and other marginalised groups, and especially those with direct experience of services provided by our hospice.

On this occasion and following a recent skills audit of our current trustees, we are particularly looking for people with expertise in any of the following areas:

• Finance and accounting (with a view to succession planning for our current Treasurer)
• Co-production, community engagement and community development
• Property and estate management

Commitments from trustees and from the hospice

Trustees are expected to attend, in person or via tele-conferencing:

• Sessions agreed as part of each trustee’s personalised induction programme.

• Bi-monthly board meetings.

• Approximately two board away days per year, dedicated to strategic planning.

Where they are willing and able, trustees may be asked to join one of the board sub-committees.

Whilst this is an unpaid, voluntary role, out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. A personalised induction programme, training, support and mentorship will be provided.

Person specification

Each trustee must have:

• commitment to the vision of the hospice

• willingness to meet the minimum time commitment

• integrity

• strategic vision

• good, independent judgement

• the ability to think creatively

• willingness to speak their mind

• understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship

• the ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good

of the hospice.

Previous board/trustee experience is not necessary and the hospice welcomes applications from all ages and backgrounds.

Closing date for applications is Monday 7 October.

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of local people with mental health conditions? We are looking  a Trustee who can think strategically and complement the existing Board.

Mental Health Resource is a well-established, independent charity based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. We are passionate about improving mental wellbeing in our community, and aim to do this by enabling people to feel supported and valued, providing opportunities for social connections and by raising awareness of mental health. We deliver high quality and effective services across West Kent providing safe spaces and person-centred mental health support.

We provide comprehensive services with both a focus on short term and long-term mental health support, enabling people to access our projects for as longs as they want or need support. Our beneficiaries have complex and enduring mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-harming, psychosis, schizophrenia and bi-polar and, on average, we work with over 900 adults and young people each year.  

About the Trustee roles

You would be working with other trustees who have different skills, knowledge and experience. It's an interesting role in which you can help formulate ideas about how we as an organisation can best address the challenges and opportunities that exist in an increasingly complex and changing environment.

We would love to hear from you if you have a true interest in helping to improve the lives of those with mental health conditions in our community, and especially if you have skills or experience in working in a charity or in finance. No experience of being a trustee is necessary.

You would be expected to attend and participate in six Board meetings per year which are held via Teams/Zoom and last 2-3 hrs. The Board is also supported by two sub-committees: Finance and Risk and Marketing and Fundraising, which meet four times a year, and trustees are encouraged to also be a member of one of the sub-committees.

Volunteer opportunity for a Grant Writer to help secure funding for an environmental impact startup focused on connecting corporate sustainability goals to employee engagement.

Are you passionate about the environment and skilled in grant writing? Join The Planet Life as a Volunteer Grant Writer and use your expertise to help secure funding that will support our mission. We are seeking an experienced grant writer with a proven track record to volunteer their skills with our growing environmental impact startup. The Planet Life is a small, remote-first team based in Europe (UK & Belgium).

In terms of the role, The Planet Life is at a critical stage in its development and requires funding to expand its innovative sustainability initiatives. We are looking for a proactive, motivated individual who can curate a list of relevant grants, take ownership of the grant writing process, and collaborate closely with the founder to submit compelling applications. The role involves following up on submitted grants and ensuring all deadlines are met.

What You’ll Do:

• Research and curate a list of potential grant opportunities, especially from Innovate UK or similar sources
• Write high-quality, persuasive grant applications with input from the founder
• Manage the submission process for all grant applications
• Follow up on submitted grants and maintain communication with funding bodies
• Track and report on grant statuses, deadlines, and any feedback received
• Work closely with the team to ensure alignment between grant proposals and The Planet Life’s mission and goals

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience writing and submitting successful grants. Experience with Innovate UK is a plus but not a requirement.
• Strong research skills to identify appropriate grant opportunities
• Excellent written communication skills, with an ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively
• Self-motivated and proactive in seeking out grant opportunities and managing the process
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a remote team and communicate with the founder
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple deadlines
• Available to volunteer 8-10 hours per week

What's The Planet Life all about? We are on a mission to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy by supporting organisations in meeting their climate and sustainability goals more efficiently and effectively. We focus on employee engagement, empowering individuals to take meaningful action in their daily routines that contributes to corporate sustainability objectives. Through innovative programs and tools, we aim to make sustainability a core part of workplace culture.

Ready to apply your grant writing skills to a meaningful cause? Join The Planet Life and help secure funding that will enable us to drive positive environmental change.

Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications, and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.

We’re looking for up to three new trustees to join our board from January 2025. Fully remote participation is possible.

We’re particularly interested in people with experience in campaigns and advocacy, policy and the policy-setting process, and comms.

We would also like to find trustees with experience of purpose driven finance, mainstream finance, regulators, and the workings of the financial system.

You'll use your expertise to help the Lab be more effective and impactful, while gaining insights into our work and experience of charity governance and leadership. 

During 2025, there may also be an opportunity to take on the role of Chair (or co-Chair) when the current Chair finishes their term.

About the Lab

At Finance Innovation Lab we believe in a financial system that serves people and planet. Our financial system has become disconnected from the real needs of people, the environment, the wider economy and society. It doesn’t have to be this way. Could you help us change it?

Find out more and apply

Please read the attached Trustee Recruitment Pack for more details, and apply by clicking the button above.

Role: Trustee Board Member & Finance Committee Chair

Voluntary / Homebased

About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)

At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 40,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up. 

Jon Egging Trust – Inspiration, Teamwork, Leadership, Employability

Why you should join the JET family:

JET is in an exciting stage of expansion and national recognition, and we are always looking for fresh thinking and positive ideas to enhance and further energise our committed board of trustees and committees. Being a Trustee of JET is a rewarding and fulfilling role:

· Opportunity to work with and learn from like-minded, experienced and accomplished trustee colleagues 

· Driving towards a common goal of helping grow the quality and reach of a brilliant and unique, established charity  

· Networking opportunities among JETs corporate, military and individual partners and supporters as we develop our work with and through them

The most effective Boards benefit from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets. Across the JET team we cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better outcomes for our young people.

What the Finance Trustee role entails:

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Trustee to join our Board and become a member and chair of our Finance Committee (FC), with specific skills and expertise in financial management, ideally bringing charity finance experience.

Our Trustee Board is the legal entity, which is ultimately responsible for everything that the Trust does and is accountable for the organisation's financial regularity and all other aspects of propriety. Trustee Council is made up a group of volunteers who hold the financial and legal responsibility for everything the Trust does. They bring a wide range of knowledge, expertise and experience to the charity and are responsible for approving our strategic plans, annual budget and Annual Report & Accounts.

The Finance Committee (FC) is a sub-committee of our Board that assures we have suitable financial systems and controls in place, that they are working effectively, and that risks are properly identified, managed, mitigated and reported. FC is currently chaired by a long serving member of the Board.

What we ask of you and your time:

Our Board meets at least every 3 months remotely/virtually via Teams. Board meetings tend to be held on weekday evenings lasting approximately 1.5 hours, normally starting at 6pm. Board papers are circulated 1-week prior to each meeting to enable plenty of time to read through and ask questions prior to the meeting.

Our Finance Committee meet at least every 3 months, around a week in advance of the Board. Again, these meetings are remote/virtual, generally lasting 1.5 hours, normally on a weekday afternoon.

The role is meant to be compatible with a full-time job and caring responsibilities, and we always aim for trustee input to be as flexible and time-efficient as possible. We are always open to new ideas to make our Board and Committee rhythm accessible and reasonable for our members.

We welcome individuals who have:

· Strong empathy with JET’s mission.

· Significant experience of strategic financial leadership, ideally including charity finances.

· Demonstrable experience of working at a senior leadership team or Board level.

· Good, unprejudiced judgement and strategic vision.

· An understanding, awareness, and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and a cover letter explaining how they could contribute to JET’s lifechanging work and why they would like to join as a Trustee. For more information please take a look at our latest Trustee Annual Report: JET Trustee Annual Report and Accounts FY23 Signed

If you have any additional questions or would like an informal chat with the Director of Operations and Finance, please contact through our website

Closing date is 15th October at 23.30

Interviews will be 30th October 2024

Child and adult at risk protection policy statement:

The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

We Are Family is hiring! We have an exciting role within our adopter peer support community to join us as our Chair of Trustees. 

We are looking for a new Chair of Trustees with a strong understanding of the challenges facing adoptive parents and who shares our commitment to supporting adopters and prospective adopters throughout their adoption journey. Ideal candidates will have strong governance knowledge, the capacity to think strategically, work collaboratively and lead the Trustees in making significant contributions to our future.

You will join the Board as the organisation heads into its second decade, with established services, partnerships and a growing membership base. Our quality and consistency of service provision is leading to exciting conversations nationally, and we are looking for our new Chair to help steer us through this next stage of growth.

Inclusive Boards are delighted to be supporting the English Schools' Football Association (ESFA) in their search for new Trustees and External Council Members.

The ESFA is the national governing body for football in schools and is an incorporated charity as well as a Membership Association. This means they have around 350 groups of volunteers working across England, in District, County and Regional Schools' Football Associations, creating fantastic opportunities for children of school age to play football. Members run competitions, tournaments, festivals and leagues across the whole of England and also create opportunities for more talented players to take part in representative football, including at international level.

This work is carried out by ESFA’s fantastic army of local volunteers, over 2000 of whom give freely of their time to enable children to benefit from  sport. All of this work is governed by ESFA’s Board of Trustees, who are responsible for running the business of the charity and by the Council, which is responsible for strategic oversight of the ESFA's football offer. 

Unleash Your Passion, Volunteer Online with IHF!

Make a difference from anywhere in the world: Join the International Humanity Foundation (IHF) and help us empower marginalized children and communities. We offer flexible online volunteering opportunities in four exciting divisions:

A. Human Resources (HR): Master essential HR skills while supporting our global team. Assist with applications, interviews, calendars, and more.

B. Finance: Gain valuable financial experience while managing funds responsibly. Help us track donations, process grants, and ensure financial stability.

C. Education & Administration: Make a lasting impact on children's lives. Develop curricula, mentor youth, and contribute to various educational projects.

D. Media & PR: Share our stories and amplify our impact. Use your talents in media, graphics, translation, or writing to connect with the world.

Benefits:

• Make a real difference: Contribute to a meaningful cause and change lives.

• Gain valuable skills: Enhance your knowledge and develop new abilities.

• Connect with a global community: Collaborate with passionate volunteers from diverse backgrounds.

• Flexible and rewarding: Volunteer from the comfort of your home on your own schedule.

  No matter your experience, you can make a contribution! We welcome individuals with various skills and levels of expertise.

  Ready to join us?

  Visit our website to learn more and apply.

  Together, let's create a brighter future for all!

YSS enables people to be emotionally resilient, to thrive and feel they belong to a community. We uphold people’s rights and responsibilities and enable them to exercise these with dignity and respect. 

We are looking for volunteers to work with our central functions to support our teams deliver incredible services across west merica and warwickshire. We are happy to consider candidates with experience of any of the below duties of the role and full support and training will be given to support all volunteers. If you would like to arrange a chat to discuss the opportunity further please click apply and we will be in touch.

Main duties of the role

· Hold a portfolio of work across a range of resourcing areas for the charity.

· Collaborate closely with the Head of Resources, providing information, insight, and guidance for the effective delivery of key strategy objectives across finance, HR, Governance, fundraising and IT operations.

Key Responsibilities

 Finance

· To provide financial information including management accounts with analysis, forecasting and insightful commentary to internal and external stakeholders.

· To support the annual budgeting process.

· To maintain financial procedures and controls.

· To support managers to make decisions based on forecasts and budgets, providing challenge and financial expertise where necessary.

HR

· Undertake and deliver all HR transactional administration including recruitment, selection, appointment, induction and exit interviews.

· Support production of HR reporting to Senior Management Team and Trustees on a regular basis including staff sickness, diversity, complaints, grievances, disciplinary, turn-over, training, appraisal etc.

· Support Head of Resources on welfare support to staff to include internal promotion of staff benefits and liaison with external providers.

Governance

· Support the preparation and circulation of Board meeting papers and packs.

· Provide organisational and administrative support to the Senior Management Team and be the single point of contact for the Trustees.

Other Duties

· Assist as required with the co-ordination of YSS events.

· To take responsibility for keeping own knowledge up to date on relevant legislation and strategies that affect YSS services.

· To understand and actively promote the vision, values and profile of YSS.

· To uphold the highest standards of professionalism at all times, ensuring that EDI principles are adhered to.

· To maintain continuity of cover for holidays and sickness.

· To ensure all work is carried out in a safe and appropriate manner and in accordance with YSS policies and procedures e.g. lone working, health and safety, child and adult protection, risk, confidentiality etc.

· To undertake any other tasks of a similar level of responsibility as requested by the Head of Resources.

The COO’s will hold overarching responsibility for the daily business operations of the clinic. The COO will ensure efficient and effective management of all operational aspects, including programme implementation, volunteer management, and process optimisation. 

They will be responsible for the management team and all volunteers within the organisation. 

They will be able to effectively: 

- Oversee daily operations, ensuring programmes are delivered efficiently and effectively following high-quality standards​

- Develop and implement systems and processes to improve operational efficiency and scalability​

- Manage and mentor volunteers, fostering a positive and productive environment and ensuring professional development opportunities​

- Assist in budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation to ensure operational sustainability and alignment with strategic goals​

- Collaborate with the CEO in developing and executing the strategic plan, ensuring alignment between operational activities and the clinic’s mission and objectives

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Are you a dynamic, collaborative and creative individual with a proven record of engaging positively with young people vulnerable groups and families?  Do you have experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and the ability to assess clients’ needs?

If so, join St Giles Trust as a Community Violence Volunteer Mentor working on our CIRV service, supporting young people, adults and families who have been or at high risk of being affected by violence offending and or exploitation.

About St Giles Trust and Community Initiative to Reduce Violence (CIRV)

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

The Community Initiative to Reduce Violence (CIRV) is a pilot service running across Wolverhampton and Coventry which seeks to engage children, young people and adults at risk who are within the criminal justice system due to criminality and violence and provide them with effective interventions to reduce the risk of reoffending and violence.

CIRV project is run through the Violence Reduction Unit and is a collaboration between West Midlands Police and a variety of agencies, including St Giles Trust. The service is for children and young people aged 14 years and older that are at risk of, or are experiencing, group-based violence and exploitation. St Giles Trust mentors will engage and support these young people and when their risk of violence has reduced, the young person will work with a volunteer mentor before exiting the service

About this key role

Our CIRV Volunteer Mentor will engage and support young people, adults, and families once they have been identified as being involved in a violence-related incident, being at risk of exploitation or gang-affiliated and build positive relationships with the clients and their families, plus work directly with them in order to promote positive change, build resilience, and prevent young people from experiencing significant harm.

As a mentor, you will be non-judgmental, reliable and respectful of the young person’s autonomy. You are not there to tell them what to do, your role is to explore options with them, support them to make good decisions and act as a transfer of trust between the young person and other agencies.  

What we expect from you:

• To strive for the best that you can do and complete your volunteering activities with dedication and commitment
• To attend any briefings and training that we think will help you in your placement
• Be positive about and support the work of St Giles
• Follow and operate within the policies and procedures of the organisation, including Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities
• Act responsibly and within the law
• Maintain confidentiality of St Giles activity, our clients, our team and our procedures
• Value and respect the rights of clients
• Work in partnership with staff and volunteers to make society a better place for our beneficiaries
• Let your volunteer manager know if you are having any problems or if you have any complaints, concerns or feedback
• Meet agreed time commitments and give reasonable notice when you’re not available so that arrangements can be made.

In return you will be introduced to how our organisation works and your role within it. Give information about St Giles work, policies, and procedures. Offer training, group supervision and support. Deliver a Level 2 Mentoring qualification.

Please note this role requires Enhanced Adult and Children DBS with the Child Barred List.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

To apply please request an application form from our HR Team, via the apply button, stating the job title and ref number.

Closing date: Sunday 6th October at 11pm.

Please apply early as interviews will be conducted when suitable applications are received.

Lead the non-executive board of Chelmsford College as our Chair Designate and help us to unlock the potential of 2,400 young people and adults through inspirational education and training.

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Application closes at 12 p.m. (midday) Wednesday 23rd October

About Chelmsford College

Chelmsford College is a successful further education college in the heart of Essex. It was established over 60 years ago and provides vocational and technical skills training to young people and adults across the county and beyond.

We unlock potential and transform lives through inspirational education and training.

About the role.

Initially appointed as Chair Designate, the successful candidate will participate in a planned handover period with our outgoing Chair of the Board, Amanda Montague. Our highly respected and deeply committed Chair has served Chelmsford College for more than eight years and will step down at the end of the summer term in 2025.

Once appointed as Chair of the Chelmsford College Board, ready for the 2025-26 academic year, we will entrust you to lead our non-executive governing body with energy, enthusiasm, professionalism and dedication. We benefit from an expert governing body comprised of sixteen talented and committed members who collectively monitor the College’s progress and development and ensure we work towards our strategic goals.

Who We Are Looking For

We seek a Chair passionate about Chelmsford College and its goals. Experience in the Chelmsford or Essex region is desirable, along with leadership experience in a large public, civic, or private organisation. Networking abilities, experience in collaboration, and a solid understanding of corporate governance are essential. Experience chairing meetings, ideally in a non-executive role, is preferred.

Given our complex financial structure, you should be comfortable overseeing significant expenditures. You will work with a strong finance team, but a solid grasp of financial management is critical.

Peridot Partners and Chelmsford College are, together, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Application closes at 12 p.m. (midday) Wednesday 23rd October

The Board is seeking to expand its current membership to support the ongoing growth and development of the Charity (in line with the board of Trustees vision) and the organisations values, mission, and vision.

This is an exciting time to join Guidepost.  We are seeking to complement the existing skills and knowledge and grow our Board, in line with our strategic ambitions.  We wish to appoint new Trustees with high-level experience and expertise in the following areas:

1. Learning and Disability Trustee

We are looking for a Trustee with skills in developing frameworks, material and support and advise  the local leadership Teams.

2. Clinical Trustee (Dementia and Mental Health)

We are looking for a Trustee with skills in developing frameworks, material and support and advise  the local leadership Teams.

3. Legal / Governance Trustee

We are seeking an expert with a legal or a governance experience, supporting the Board of Trustees meet Its statutory obligations.  The role involves oversight of major policies and processes in place to support the Charity.

4. Business Development Trustee

We are seeking an individual who can support the Board of Trustees with its mission to grow and sustain Guidepost Trust UK.  This is a critical role, responsibility will include developing long term partnerships and networking. 

5. Marketing Trustee

We are seeking a communication expert to advise the board and the Operational Leadership Team how we can further enhance our engagement and awareness to deliver its aims.  Our new Trustee will have strong background in a related field such as, brand development, marketing, advertising or PR.

6. Finance Trustee

We are seeking a finance expert to monitor the financial administration of the charity and report to the board of trustees at regular intervals on its state of financial health, in line with best practice, and in compliance with the governing document and legal requirements to provide the board with the confidence and knowledge to better make strategic decisions.

For the full Job Description and how to apply please visit our website.

Application Process

To apply for this post please send in your covering letter detailing why you are interested in the role and how you meet the Person Specification also complete the volunteer application form and forward it to Trustee Mariam Ahmed and cc careers.

The closing date for applications is the 25th October 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing 4th November 2024.

We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time.

Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend the interview on the 8th.

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat or further information please contact our Trustee Mariam Ahmed

Could you be a Trustee at Wycombe Women’s Aid?

Wycombe Women’s Aid is an anti-racist and intersectional feminist charity which exists to provide independent, high-quality specialist services to women and children experiencing the effects of domestic violence.  Our vision is of a world where women and children live their lives free from domestic and sexual violence.  We are a women-only organisation, working from a trauma informed perspective, and committed to empowerment and self-help.  We listen to women and children and believe in women’s power to take back control of their lives.

We are seeking to appoint new, general Trustees and a Treasurer.  An induction programme and governance training will be provided for all new Trustees. 

Trustees are encouraged to share advice and experience in support of the CEO’s role in managing Wycombe Women’s Aid.  Trustees will have passion and interest in women’s and children's issues and experience and skills in any of the following areas:

· Financial management

· Social Care / Education / Health

· Charity work / Community work

· Housing

Experience of managing teams, monitoring and evaluation of services, strategic planning, fundraising and an understanding of, or lived experience of, domestic violence would also be beneficial. 

In return, we offer the opportunity to:

· support a local charity

· make a difference in your local community

· support a professional and committed staff team

· work with a small, friendly and passionate group of like-minded women

· support the cause of ending Violence Against Women and Girls

We are only seeking women for this role as the Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.  We specifically encourage Black and minoritised women to apply for these roles as these are currently under-represented within our Trustee Board.                                      

Registered Charity Number - 299946