Introduction 

Special Olympics Swansea, Neath & Port Talbot (SO SNPT) exists to support and develop sports coaching and competition opportunities for people with an intellectual (learning) disability. Therefore, we require an individual to assist the region to register competitors/athletes using the Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) Athlete Membership (SAM) Process. 

Eligibility Officers are key to the SAM Process by helping prospective athletes or Unified Partners to complete the necessary forms and provide the required eligibility information to register with SOGB. 

By completing this registration process, we ensure all SO SNPT competitors (athletes or Unified Partners) meet basic criteria, are eligible, and confirm that there is no health reason that would stop them from taking part. This allows us to make certain each individual can be covered by SOGB’s Insurance Policy. Information provided during this process enables SO SNPT to remain accredited to Special Olympics Wales and allows us to assess the development and support needs of our membership.

Eligibility Officers sit on the SO SNPT Steering Group; this committee governs the Region. The Steering Group meets regularly to, amongst other responsibilities, decide how best to allocate Region resources and funding. It is estimated that this role may require you to volunteer approximately 12 hours a month.

The Role

• Support interest from a new athlete or Unified Partner

• Process information from the Health & Information Form

• Gather Eligibility Endorsement Material

• Complete SAM forms with the athlete or Unified Partner

• Receive status update and/or confirmation of SAM registration from National Office

• Steering Group Member – requires regular meeting attendance and voting on the allocation of resources within the SO SNPT  Region (see Steering Group Information at the end of this document)

Responsibilities 

• To manage, promote and adhere to SAM process within the Region

• Liaise with athletes, family members, relevant professionals involved with the athlete, and National Office

• Collect, process, and keep safe personal data and sensitive information related to athletes and Unified Partners

Person Specification

Essential Criteria 

• Clearly understand Special Olympics GB Eligibility Criteria, and specifically the difference between an intellectual (learning) disability and a specific learning difficulty

• Understand and adhere to our Privacy Policy

• Be able to coordinate and collate sometimes complex information, from a variety of sources

• Effective and appropriate communication skills 

• Strong administrative and organisational skills

• Computer literate – scanning, emailing, protecting documents

• Commit to learn and understand how to support athlete and Unified Partners to exercise their rights with regards to GDPR  e.g. apply for access to their data or have their data permanently removed

• Undertake SO GB training to understand how to handle a breach in data protection

Desirable Criteria 

• Experience helping people with intellectual disabilities

• Experience within the sports sector

Notes

• In order to apply for this role you will need to complete the Volunteer Registration Process

• This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be requested as part of the Volunteer Registration Process by Special Olympics GB National Office or the Region/Club Steering Group

• This is a voluntary, unpaid role. The Region, Special Olympic Wales, or Special Olympics GB do not usually pay for volunteer travel expenses, though this may be considered in exceptional circumstances

• Two year role - unless appointed by Special Olympics GB National Office, the Steering Group are required to vote and elect new Steering Group members at least every two years, including the Eligibility Officer

Steering Group Information

Each Special Olympics Great Britain accredited Region or Network is led by a voluntary Steering Group. This group of individuals represent stakeholders from within the Region/Club and regularly meet to discuss activity and developments, but who also vote to agree on how resources are allocated to Special Olympics activity. The Steering Group is responsible for discussing, agreeing (by vote), co-ordinating and supporting:

• Regular Meetings and Communication

• Administration and Membership of the Steering Group

• Finance & Income Generation

• Branding & Marketing

• Relationships & Partnerships

• The Sport Coaching Programme

• Involvement in Competition activity for all sports delivered

• Membership Registration

• Policies and Governance Agreements

• Region/Club Accreditation

The Region annually accredits to Special Olympics Wales and in doing so, its Steering Group adopts a Governance Agreement (for Branches) or Club Charter (for Associates) that outlines the expectations of the Region and the support available from Special Olympics Wales/GB. 

The Bath and North East Somerset Carers’ Centre is looking for up to three new Trustees to join the Board. These positions are voluntary and unpaid.

We are a successful Charity, existing to improve the lives of unpaid adult and young carers.

The role of unpaid carers is central and increasing in our society. We provide information, advice, free breaks, support, community cafes and engage with the wider community to support carers of all ages.

Whether you are an experienced Trustee or wanting to take your first steps at Board level we welcome applications from candidates interested in helping the Charity develop and ensure a sustainable future. Anyone currently in a caring role, or who has experience of such, is particularly encouraged.

We are looking for people who are committed to understanding and improving the lives of unpaid carers. In addition, applicants with an interest or experience in one or more of the following fields would be welcome.

• Digital & Social Media
• Financial & Accounting
• Risk Management
• Volunteer Management

Trustees are expected to attend four Board meetings each year held in Bath, in the evening. Our Trustees take an active role in sub committees, which meet four times a year and there is an expectation to take part in key events and be an active ambassador for the Charity.

As a Trustee you will have:

• Induction, training & reimbursable expenses
• Opportunities to make strategic decisions and develop new skills
• A real chance to improve the lives of carers

The Carers’ Centre is a registered charity and committed to equality and diversity.

In order to apply please submit your CV, along with a covering statement stating why you wish to join the organisation, the skills and experience you would bring the board and any other relevant information.

In this role you will:

- keep up to date about the news and developments of Parkinson's UK and actively share them with the group

- make effective use of the skills and strengths of other volunteers so that the group can have the greatest impact in your local area

- engage with local staff and other volunteers to meet the needs of local people affected by Parkinson's

As the branch vice chair you will have the opportunity to:

- do something meaningful for people affected by Parkinson's within your local area

- meet new people and make new friends, both in the group and in the local community

- learn and develop valuable leadership, teamwork and people skills

We are looking for volunteers who:

- have strong leadership, organisational, communication and IT skills so you can work effectively with a wide range of people and leading the group

- are able to make balanced decisions taking into account multiple views in order to meet the needs of local people with Parkinson's

- have a positive attitude to make things happen in your local community

Trustee, ARTification

We are seeking creative and passionate individuals to join a dynamic arts charity based in West London. Having undergone an organisational restructure in recent years, we are looking for people who can support the organisation to continue to grow and help steer the next phase of its development.

ARTification believes that art and creativity have the power to transform communities. We engage people through innovative and collaborative programmes that address and explore a wide range of social themes. The organisations activities are based at our arts and culture hubs found in Acton, West London.   

New trustees will join a passionate and close knit team in assisting the Director to deliver the aims and objectives of the charity; whilst also supporting the development of new creative programmes.

We are interested to hear from anyone who wants an opportunity to share their passion for the arts and help make a difference in people’s live. However, we are specifically seeking new trustees with the following skills and experience:

• Legal knowledge (particularly charity governance)
• Organisational and financial management
• Fundraising and sponsorship
• Marketing and promotion

We believe in equality of opportunity and in the strength of diversity, and we are committed to an organisational management structure that reflects our local community. We welcome applications from all members of the community.

It is not a requirement for Trustees to live in West London, but the charity has a hands on approach and it is expected that Trustees will be able to travel to meetings and support events in West London throughout the year as part of the role.

Interested?

To apply to be a Trustee of ARTification, please send a CV and accompanying letter, outlining your relevant experience and telling us why you would like to be a Trustee.

Closing date for applications is midday Friday 6 December but applications will be assessed as received. All applicants will be contacted within two weeks of their application being received.

Extended deadline

Suffolk Artlink is looking for dynamic individuals to join the Board of Trustees. It is an exciting time for Suffolk Artlink as we work towards a new strategic vision, developing our practice and changing more lives. We are also looking to appoint a new Chair.

Expressions of interest accepted until the end of October 2019. Please contact Alex Casey, Co-Director, if you would like to discuss the opportunity further.

Suffolk Artlink is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Suffolk Artlink, Units 13 & 14, Malt Store Annex, The Cut, 8 New Cut, Halesworth, IP19 8BY

Charity No:  1110898 / Company No: 05354844 / Data Protection No:  Z2348150

Extended deadline

Suffolk Artlink is looking for a dynamic individuals to join as Chair of Trustees. It is an exciting time for Suffolk Artlink as we work towards a new strategic vision, developing our practice and changing more lives. We are also looking to appoint other trustees.

Expressions of interest accepted until the end of October 2019. Please contact Alex Casey, Co-Director, if you would like to discuss the opportunity further.

Suffolk Artlink is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Suffolk Artlink, Units 13 & 14, Malt Store Annex, The Cut, 8 New Cut, Halesworth, IP19 8BY

Charity No:  1110898 / Company No: 05354844 / Data Protection No:  Z2348150

Financial Director, Charity Football League 

The Charity Football League raises money for charity by running football leagues in the Oxford area. The League is currently looking for a volunteer Financial Director to support the board in creating and implementing a strategy that will see the league grow beyond Oxford and raise more money for charity. The role is an exciting opportunity to be part of a social enterprise that raises money for charity while bringing together people in the local community through football played in the right spirit. We are looking for someone with an understanding of budgeting and financial support to assist the league as it branches out and seeks a new phase of growth. You may have experience of accounting, managing budgets or financial forecasting. Experience of working with charities and social enterprises is of advantage but not essential. 

About the Charity Football League 

The Charity Football League was set up in 2012 as a social enterprise to raise money for Jacari, a local education charity working with young children who do not speak English as their first language and are at risk of missing out on achieving their potential. Jacari recruits and trains volunteer tutors to support these children, improving their English, enabling them to fulfil their potential and better integrate into the community. 

7 years after later the Charity Football League has raised over £70,000 for Jacari. Our vision is to grow the Charity Football League beyond Oxford, running competitive leagues throughout the country, bringing people together through football and raising money for charity. 

While unpaid, volunteering for the Charity Football League is an exciting, enjoyable and invaluable opportunity to work in a fast growing and small social enterprise, gaining exposure to and experience within a small business. Plus, volunteers' work is crucial in raising vital funds for Jacari. 

The Financial Director’s duties include: 

● Financial oversight of the league – liaising with Coordinator to set budget, monitor the league health and respond to changes in financial circumstances 

● Oversee timely filing of accounts and assist the HR Director in Payroll duties where necessary 

● Update the board and shareholders on financial progress regularly and provide financial report for the quarterly board meeting 

Required experience/ skills 

● Strong organisational and communication skills 

● Experience of financial management or budgeting 

● Initiative, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn 

● Experience managing a range of tasks 

Desired experience 

● Passion for football and community projects 

● Experience in the management of accounts 

● Understanding of the third sector and associated challenges 

All directors have the following duties 

● Set and review the league’s strategy with the aim of running an inclusive and competitive football league that raises money for charity 

● Work to ensure the successful running and management of the league 

Practical considerations 

● Salary: nul, the role is voluntary 

● Availability for quarterly meetings and capacity for specific board projects (up to 4 hours a month) 

● Start Date: Immediate start 

● Oxford-based, remote working 

In addition, we are looking for directors to take on additional responsibilities 

● Chair of the Board – ensures regular board meetings, that directors are up to date with league developments, manages board, ensures board is trained sufficiently to perform duties, ensures board is resourced to deliver strategy 

● Brand and marketing – set league marketing strategy to build a sustainable brand, oversees the implementation and review of the marketing strategy, report on progress to board 

● HR – management of league employees and payroll, ensure league compliance with HMRC and Companies’ House, ensure GDPR compliance 

How to apply 

Email us with your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. 

We are looking for people with a variety of skills and expertise to support our academies. You will need to be available to attend up to 6 full Governor meetings per year (lasting up to 2 hours each) and you may be invited to join a sub committee alongside the full Governing Board meetings. 
BDAT Offers a comprehensive induction programme, along with a mentoring system and access to training and resources to support all Governors.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become involved and gain knowledge in the education sector, enhancing your CV and providing you with real life experience to draw upon. 

BDAT is a Church of England Multi Academy Trust with 4 Secondary and 13 Primary schools that represent both faith and non faith schooling in and around the Bradford area. We work together with candidates and schools to find the best fit. 

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) was founded in 2001 with a mission to develop global leaders with cross-cultural experiences, and respect for different cultures, from differing socioeconomic backgrounds, who are equipped to make decisions that serve and positively impact, promote, and protect the dignity and humanity of people everywhere. We work with children in impoverished communities around the world. IHF currently has three centers in Indonesia, one in Kenya and one in Thailand.

IHF is currently seeking volunteers to be Guardians. We have four different sponsorship programs in which our children can be enrolled (Nutrition, Orphan, Medical, and Education), in addition to our supplementary class program at our Education Centers. Each Guardian is paired with a child/class at one of our IHF Centers and will be responsible for managing their sponsorship status. 

In this capacity as a Guardian you will:

• Be an advocate for the children IHF is working to empower

• Leverage your personal network to secure sponsors for your assigned child/class

• Have the opportunity to correspond with your child/class 

• Approach schools regarding ‘class-to-class’ our international pen pal program

We provide all the necessary training, background, and support for you to form a meaningful bond with your child/class and ensure they are financially secure.

Are you able to make a difference to a local West London complementary health charity?

We are looking for committed, enthusiasitc and pro-active individuals to join our trustee board.   We are a small London based charity that delivers a range of complementary therapies to support the health and well-being of those who would otherwise not be able to afford or access such treatments.  The beneficiaries of our treatments are diverse and has included carers, the elderly, homeless and more recently Grenfell survivors.

You will work collaboratively with other trustees and be confident in making decisions that will shape the future direction of the charity.  You will contribute to the existing board with your skills and experience.The nature of being a small charity means that additional ‘hands-on’ support between board meetings and for projects would be welcome.  This is a non-remunerated role but reasonable travel expenses for board meetings will be reimbursed.

We welcome applications from people of all ages (over 18) and backgrounds who feel they have the skills and attributes to help strengthen the Board.

The Charity

RefugeeEd is a charity which works to ensure that children and adults fleeing violence have access to a good education. We support grassroots organisations which work with refugee populations in Greece, providing them with teacher training, education mentoring, and teaching resources.

As a small charity, our trustee board takes an active role in the management and operations of the organisation, and we are looking for a new member to join our friendly and dynamic team.

RefugeeEd was founded just over a year ago, and during this time we have successfully piloted our mentor programme, in which experienced teachers are paired as mentors with grassroots organisations. We have partnered 15 mentors with organisations so far, reaching approximately 3,000 students.

To enable the programme to expand and reach more organisations and students, we have just recruited our first field coordinator, based in Greece, who will be overseeing the programme and managing our relationships with grassroots organisations.

The Role

You will be responsible for ensuring that our governance policies and procedures contribute to the effective, legal, and responsible operation of the charity. As a growing charity, we are keen to ensure our systems and policies provide a solid foundation for all our operations. The Governance Trustee will be responsible for:

• Researching, developing and implementing robust policies for our operations both in the UK and in Greece
• Contributing to the strategic direction and transparent working of the charity; including setting key goals and KPIs
• Developing evaluation and monitoring frameworks to ensure operations effectively align with our mission and vision
• Supporting our Field Coordinator in ensuring day-to-day operations comply with our policies and goals

Governance procedures offer the foundation upon which organisations operate, and this opportunity will suit someone who is looking to make a major impact with a small, growing charity.

Experience:

• The role will suit someone with experience of good governance, particularly within a UK charity context– a charity worker, lawyer, or someone who has experience of governance systems through their own voluntary work
• The successful candidate will be proactive, well-organised, with a keen eye for detail
• They will need a lot of self-motivation, and enjoy taking initiative and leading on projects.
• They will be looking for opportunities to take the lead in a new and growing organisation, and will be interested in improving the quality of education received by refugees.

What difference will you make?

We are a small, growing charity, having been founded less than one year ago. You join us at a particularly exciting time, with our first Field Coordinator in post in Greece and plans to expand our operations. Our existing board has experience in education, fundraising, and in working with vulnerable people, and we're looking for a governance trustee to add a variety of skills and experience to our team. Previously our activities have not required significant expenditure, but as we begin to actively solicit donations and apply for grants, we now need assistance with governance to ensure that we remain accountable to donors.

What's in it for the volunteer?

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their organisational leadership skills. The role would suit anyone who has gained experience as part of a team and would now like the chance to take the initiative and to have significant ownership over a project. You'd be the lead on governance, and so would have significant autonomy and responsibility within your area. It's also a really important cause; although the refugee crisis is no longer in the news, the situation has not improved. Tens of thousands remain stuck in camps, and many more people are arriving every day. We hope that refugeeEd can play some role in enabling these people to gain skills and education.

Commitment:  

We are looking to recruit a trustee for a three year term, with an option to renew.

As a trustee we also hope that you will participate in fundraising, promote the work of refugeeEd, and collectively ensure that the board exercises its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation. We are looking for trustees who want to use their experience to take a hands-on role in the work of the charity.

We have monthly board meetings as the board is new and we are still establishing our procedures and policies. We are we are aiming to reduce meetings to quarterly with sub-comittee meetings in between over the coming months. Meetings take place in London, but there may be the option of attending remotely. 

We expect the trustee to spend around 3-4 hours per week on this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to become involved with the RSPCA Croydon, Crystal Palace & District Branch helping to achieve our purpose of promoting kindness and preventing cruelty to animals.

The RSPCA Croydon, Crystal Palace & District Branch operates at a local level offering advice, microchipping, neutering and subsidised animal treatments, as well as rehabilitating and rehoming animals taken in through our boarding and fostering facilities. Additionally, we run 3 charity shops to support our work.

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable people to actively volunteer for the Branch as trustees, ensuring that the Branch is governed and managed effectively, whilst continually having animal welfare at the forefront of their mind.

Trustees serve on the governing body of the charity and have the responsibility of the running of the Branch. They are also able to influence how the Branch carries out animal welfare in the area, and manage projects and activities of the Branch.

The trustees meet for an evening once a month to talk about current issues and how to raise funds for the Branch to help local animals in need.

Further information on the role of a trustee can be found on the Charity Commission website.

As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a monthly committee meeting lasting some 2 to 3 hours.

We are looking for people from all social and cultural backgrounds, all ages (over 18) and with a variety of experiences and skills to draw on, whether these have been formed through life or work situations.

We are looking for a variety of skills to make up trustee body and would welcome applications from those who have a background in any of the following: legal, HR, risk management, data protection, retail, line management, animal welfare, finance, marketing, fundraising, volunteer management.

Most people aged 18 or over are eligible to become a trustee and you will need to become a member of the RSPCA. You will need to be able to work with people and have good interpersonal skills. You do not need to be an expert although commitment, common sense and the ability to be objective is vital.

Branch Trustees need to be committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives, so having a passion for animals is very helpful too.

This is an exciting opportunity to become involved with the RSPCA Croydon, Crystal Palace & District Branch helping to achieve our purpose of promoting kindness and preventing cruelty to animals.

The RSPCA Croydon, Crystal Palace & District Branch operates at a local level offering advice, microchipping, neutering and subsidised animal treatments, as well as rehabilitating and rehoming animals taken in through our boarding and fostering facilities. Additionally, we run 3 charity shops to support our work.

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable people to actively volunteer for the Branch as trustees, ensuring that the Branch is governed and managed effectively, whilst continually having animal welfare at the forefront of their mind.

Trustees serve on the governing body of the charity and have the responsibility of the running of the Branch. They are also able to influence how the Branch carries out animal welfare in the area, and manage projects and activities of the Branch.

The trustees meet for an evening once a month to talk about current issues and how to raise funds for the Branch to help local animals in need.

Further information on the role of a trustee can be found on the Charity Commission website.

As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a monthly committee meeting lasting some 2 to 3 hours. 

We are looking for people from all social and cultural backgrounds, all ages (over 18) and with a variety of experiences and skills to draw on, whether these have been formed through life or work situations.

Below are the key activities of this voluntary role:

• To take the chair at branch committee meetings and direct the activities.
• To act jointly with all co-trustees and work closely with the branch secretary and treasurer.
• To act as co-signatory, if required, on branch cheques and ensure that proper financial procedures are followed at all times, in line with charity legislation.
• To ensure that all committee members are familiar with branch rules, national Society policy and their responsibilities as a charity trustee.
• To be instrumental in the production, monitoring and review of a branch development plan.
• To actively coordinate the activities of the branch, including the delegation of tasks.
• To welcome and assist with the integration of new trustees and volunteers.
• To attend an appropriate training course as soon as it is practical.
• To ensure that a branch representative is appointed to the regional board and that the representative gives the committee a full report on the business conducted after each meeting.
• To ensure that all the essential roles within the committee are filled by suitable, appropriate trustees or volunteers.

Most people aged 18 or over are eligible to become a trustee and you will need to become a member of the RSPCA. You will need to be able to work with people and have good interpersonal skills. You do not need to be an expert although commitment, common sense and the ability to be objective is vital.

Branch Trustees need to be committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives, so having a passion for animals is very helpful too.

Since 2007, Renewable World has worked with local partners in Africa, Asia and Central America, testing pioneering new ways in which renewable energy can transform the lives of some of the world’s poorest communities.

Our small global team are passionate about empowering people whilst also delivering against multiple Sustainable Development Goals, including Affordable and Clean Energy and Climate Action.

The provision of energy and water in an environmentally sustainable manner are huge challenges in the developing world.  In many such countries only a small proportion of the population has access to the electricity grid, and the poorest members of the community rely on expensive alternatives which are both heavily polluting and injurious to health.  Effective partnerships between NGOs, local communities, devolved government and private suppliers are required to reach the energy-less in these remote areas. This is where Renewable World places itself as a vital conduit to sustainable clean energy access.

Renewable World provides electricity and water in these challenging situations.  We have supplied 3 500 households with clean energy and pumped over 450 million litres of water for drinking and irrigation to 84 communities across South Asia, East Africa and Central America, impacting on the lives of 40 thousand people.  We are now working towards a strategic goal of 100 thousand beneficiaries by 2022 and must significantly scale up our programmes to reach this target.

As our current Chair will stand down in November 2019 after five years on the Board of Trustees, we are seeking to appoint a new Chair to lead us in taking forward this challenge. Working closely with the Board and senior management they will play a pivotal role in growing the organisation whilst ensuring its financial sustainability.

We are seeking a strategic minded individual with an ability to inspire others.  You will be comfortable with elevating the profile of the charity, with leadership experience in the public, private or voluntary sector and experience of delivering effective governance.  Ideally you will also be familiar with the role of a Non-Executive Director / Trustee.

We are seeking candidates who can also demonstrate strong skills/expertise/experience in the following areas:

• ability to mobilise a network of philanthropic contacts, both personal and within Renewable World
• strong communication skills with the ability to represent the charity externally at the highest levels, and ensure that the safeguarding and openness remain central tenets of the charity
• ability to Chair, lead and inspire the Board to achieve and extend the goals of the organisation
• ability to support, challenge, mentor and work in partnership with the Chief Executive,
• strong understanding of and attention to financial detail

This role is unpaid and requires an active commitment including quarterly face to face Board Meetings in London and more frequent conference calls (e.g. regular call with CEO; monthly and/or bimonthly board committee meetings).  You must also be willing to travel to Brighton or other parts of the country on occasion to attend ad-hoc meetings with staff and funders.

Applications, which should include a CV with a supporting statement of up to 200 words, should be sent to Sarah Donnelly, Vice-Chair of Renewable World, Charity Job

Closing date: 30th October 2019 Renewable World is a registered charity (no 1119467) and registered company (no 06005778) in England and Wales