Could you be this assisted dying campaign's Fundraising Director?

My Death, My Decision wants the law to allow those who are terminally ill or incurably suffering the option of a legal, safe, and compassionate assisted death. Our voice needs to be heard both within parliament but also by society, and we need funds to achieve that. We are therefore looking for a fundraising expert, to become a Board Director who can recommend strategies for fundraising as well as put those ideas into action.

Who we are 

My Death, My Decision is a grassroots, not-for-profit campaign group (not a charity) that wants the laws of our country to allow those who are terminally ill or incurably suffering the option of a legal, safe, and compassionate assisted death. 

We trace our roots back to 2009, when our predecessor organisation began to represent the interests of those facing constant and unbearable suffering, at a time when no other right-to-die organisations would, and to advocate on their behalf to secure a lasting change in the law. We incorporated as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee in 2019.

My Death, My Decision has quickly become one of the leading assisted dying organisations in England and Wales. We are at the forefront of social change: nearly 90% of the public now favours a change in the law to allow assisted dying for those who are incurably suffering or terminally ill. 

We are committed to an evidence-based law which would balance individual choice alongside robust safeguards, and we are not afraid to confront uncomfortable truths or expose specious arguments. .

Through the work of our members, supporters, patrons and activists we help to broaden the assisted dying debate and seek to enshrine the values of autonomy, dignity, and compassion into assisted dying legislation. 

Could you be My Death, My Decision’s next fundraising director?

Working with the Campaigns and Communications team, this is an exciting new role to develop existing and new funding streams to support the delivery of our mission. We have never had a fundraising director before, but we are ‘spreading our wings’, undertaking sponsored social media posts, offering digital events, filming key speakers and generally being active in the campaigning world. Volunteers run the organisation except for a seconded, part-time campaigns and communications  manager and a part-time social media officer. We are just putting the finishing touches to a new website and additional funds would advance our activities significantly.

The purpose of the role is:

To accelerate the growth of fundraising across membership and donations, to help us achieve long term, sustainable income growth.

To develop partnerships and supporter relationships which enhance our campaigning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategy for fundraising in collaboration with the Board.
• Lead the development and implementation of a 3-year fundraising plan, which includes, key activities, membership growth,  areas of required investment, KPIs and milestones.
• Work closely with the Director of Marketing & Communications to create and engage online communities and to use these communities as the basis for recruiting new members, supporters, patrons and activists across a diverse range to ensure we are representative of those affected.
• Establish a range of new income streams, with a particular emphasis on the application of digital technology, e.g. the use of Crowdfunding, as the basis for establishing a more diverse range of income.
• Establish, test and roll out a member acquisition programme which increases the size of the active supporter base. To include the use of social media and online communities as a prominent means of reaching new supporters. 
• Establish supporter segmentation as the basis for effective supporter engagement and develop communication and activities in line with these segments.
• Work with key donors/donor families regarding how they wish their funds to be used and determine what publicity would be appropriate and acceptable. 
• Grow income from events and manage key relationships together with various members of the Board.
• Feed into the development and implementation of the strategic plans of MDMD.

What are we looking for?

We need someone who combines a strategic view with enthusiasm for changing the hearts and minds of politicians to achieve a change in the law, and who would like to support our members and supporters in having their voices heard.

All MDMD meetings are currently held online. Board meetings are quarterly. You would also be a member of our Campaign Strategy Group, which meets monthly.

You will be a good fit for this role if you have:

• Fundraising experience with proven outcomes
• Passion for changing the law on assisted dying
• Experience in delivering campaign messaging
• Enthusiasm and a desire to enthuse others
• Strong strategic thinking skills
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We are an equal opportunities organisation, proud of our Board gender balance, but focussed on further improving our diversity. We, therefore, encourage applications from all members of the community.

Time commitment

The role requires an ongoing time commitment of a few hours per week.

Directors are unpaid, but reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. Currently, Board meetings take place remotely, however, we hope in the future to return to face-to-face meetings which occasionally take place in London.

Help us create Limitless London by getting involved during our early stages of the start-up phase where you will be making a difference developing the fundraising model for a unique young people’s education charity that transforms the lives of young Londoners.

About Limitless London

We are a start-up charity that are led by young people, for young people. Passionate about helping disadvantaged young Londoners to succeed in life, our aim is to accompany young people through adolescence.  We will be helping them to reach their full potential, grow up healthy, be part of society and be prepared for their future. We want young people to achieve their dreams and also have the skills to manage the many challenges that life throws at them.

We will do this by providing a range of fun, interactive and structured programmes, workshops, and events, where young people will have access to positive motivational and inspirational role models to help them develop their self-confidence and belief in themselves. Helping young people who feel they have nowhere to turn and providing them with the guidance, life skills and resilience they need.

Can you help? – The Role

Role: Fundraising and Grant Manager (VOLUNTEER)
Hours: Up to 10 hours per week
Location: London (with home-based working outside of meetings and charity activities)

What would I be doing?

• Working with CEO and COO to develop a well-defined and effective fundraising model.
• Leading on connecting with potential donors and managing those relationships.
• Identifying grants available to the charity and taking a leading role on applications.
• Providing guidance to other team members with regards to maximising fundraising through other streams.
• Finding any non-cash assistance which could be available to the charity.
• Identifying routes into connecting CSR schemes in the private sector.

What Is Limitless London Looking For?

• Previous fundraising work within the charity sector – with experience of approaching and pitching to donors.
• Able to manage key stakeholders.
• Able to work well with other volunteers in a professional manner.
• Passionate about working with young people and transforming the lives of young Londoners
• Minimum 8-12 months commitment to the role (more if you can give) for up to 10 hours per week.

What are the benefits of volunteering with Limitless London?

• The opportunity to influence the lives of young Londoners and help transform young lives.
• Make a difference and a chance to give back to the local community and help others.
• Personal development opportunities, training and learning new skills.
• On the job, hands on experience, gaining experience working with a diverse cohort of people in a start-up young peoples’ charity.
• A credible reference to enhance your CV and future career prospects.
• Have fun, meet new people, make friends and be part of something exciting.
• Being part of a reputable growing and truly inspirational young people’s charity.

Sound Good? How do you sign up?

Hit apply to send us your CV!

Help us create Limitless London by getting involved during our early stages of the start-up phase where you will be making a difference developing the fundraising model for a unique young people’s education charity that transforms the lives of young Londoners.

About Limitless London

We are a start-up charity that are led by young people, for young people. Passionate about helping disadvantaged young Londoners to succeed in life, our aim is to accompany young people through adolescence.  We will be helping them to reach their full potential, grow up healthy, be part of society and be prepared for their future. We want young people to achieve their dreams and also have the skills to manage the many challenges that life throws at them.

We will do this by providing a range of fun, interactive and structured programmes, workshops, and events, where young people will have access to positive motivational and inspirational role models to help them develop their self-confidence and belief in themselves. Helping young people who feel they have nowhere to turn and providing them with the guidance, life skills and resilience they need.

Can you help? – The Role

Role: Head of HR (VOLUNTEER)
Hours: 5-8 hours per month 
Location: London (with home-based working outside of meetings and charity activities)

What would I be doing?

• Leading the recruitment activities of our growing charity - managing applications, arranging interviews and onboarding successful applicants
• Managing the DBS checks process - as we are a charity that works directly with children, this is an essential requirement 
• Creating HR and Governance policies with the CEO and COO
• Record keeping and information safehandling - ensuring that staff information is stored securely and in keeping with GDPR regulations
• Ensuring that the charity keeps up with any training or certification requirements
   

What Is Limitless London Looking For?

• Professional HR experience essential - ideally in a senior role, managing other HR employees
• Excellent organisation and administrative skills
• Knowledge of HR policies and frameworks in the UK to ensure that the charity is compliant with these policies
• Experience managing people
• Experience conducting interviews and appraising candidates
• Minimum 8-12 months commitment to the role (more if you can give) for up to 8 hours per month
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What are the benefits of volunteering with Limitless London?

• The opportunity to influence the lives of young Londoners and help transform young lives.
• Make a difference and a chance to give back to the local community and help others.
• Personal development opportunities, training and learning new skills.
• On the job, hands on experience, gaining experience working with a diverse cohort of people in a start-up young peoples’ charity.
• A credible reference to enhance your CV and future career prospects.
• Have fun, meet new people, make friends and be part of something exciting.
• Being part of a reputable growing and truly inspirational young people’s charity.

Sound Good? How do you sign up?

Hit apply to send us your CV!

Positive Impact Events is a global not-for-profit  which provides engagement, education and collaboration opportunities to build the future of how human interaction happens. Since 2004 we have delivered awareness raising campaigns, provided educational resources and created opportunities for collaboration to influence policy, culture and best practice. We have a number of Memorandums of Understanding with United Nations Bodies including UN Environment and UNFCCC.

We are looking for an Ambassador Intern for a period of 3.5 months, 3 days a week to ensure the Positive Impact Events community receive relevant content in the best way possible (intern roles may vary slightly). The internship will begin 17th November 2020 and will finish 15th March (~15 weeks with two week closure at Christmas).

During this internship you will receive real responsibility from your first day and training from the CEO to aid personal development. We look for people who want to develop themselves so that when they go into a job interview they will succeed, and if not be offered an even higher position. We know from experience that people who throw themselves into the internship get the experience and growth they need to succeed in finding a great job later down the line.

"In less than 3 months I learned how to use MailChimp, follow client briefs, create videos and set up web pages using Squarespace. The whole team was supportive and I developed a plethora of skills that bagged me a lucrative project for a start-up. My time as a Positive Impact Events intern taught me more than I could wish for!" - Andrei, Content Intern

This internship is an unpaid role.

Ambassador intern role:

The community intern role is a varied role supporting communications with our community of over 1200 global ambassadors, event professionals passionate about sustainability, and over 3000 friends of Positive Impact. You will be required to work to brand guidelines and templates using online design platforms such as Piktochart. 

• Ambassadors

  • Running the monthly Ambassador challenge using MailChimp.

  • Creation of the ambassador quarterly powerpoint and briefing sheet.

• General community

• Production of the bi-monthly newsletter using Mailchimp.

• Social media

  • Responding to posts on social media channels.

  • Creating and posting social media posts aligned with Positive Impact campaigns and brand guidelines.

  • Maintaining reporting on social media metrics.

  • Reporting on examples of sustainability best practice in events through our #shareapositiveimpact campaign and maintaining the library. 

• Monitoring our general inbox, responding to/escalating any enquiries. 

• Reporting

  • Managing & maintaining reporting to provide insight into the performance of our online communications.

  • Using insights gained from your reporting to work cross-functionally with the Positive Impact Events team to identify areas of opportunity and provide innovative ideas.

• Working with your intern team to deliver group projects. 

• You may also be required to complete ad-hoc tasks alongside your responsibilities.

Role requirements:

• A university degree or equivalent experience.

• A passion for sustainability is our KEY value. If you are passionate about making the world more sustainable, we would love to hear from you!

• Experience of using online design platforms.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to work with data to provide insights and recommendations.

• Attention to detail.

• Written and oral communication skills.

• Good time management.

• Leadership.

• Organisation.

• Ability to work independently.

In this unprecedented time, we are continuing to run our internship programme. Throughout the internship you will need to demonstrate adaptability, reliability and integrity. Applicants must be able to commit to working on Tuesdays and Thursdays and a weekly call at 9:30am every Monday; your third working day is flexible. We also require you to have your own laptop capable of using Zoom and Google Drive, alongside other platforms. 

Key Dates of Recruitment:

• Applications close: Sunday 8th November at 23.30.

• If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to a group video interview which will be held on Wednesday 11th November at 6-7pm or 7-8pm.

• If you are successful after the video interview stage, you will be asked to complete a homework task. Deadline: Sunday 15th November 2020 at 23.59.

• If you are successful after the homework task, the intern induction session will be held on Tuesday 17th November 2020 on Zoom (start time TBC).

Please apply with a CV and cover letter explaining why you would be suitable for this internship at Positive Impact Events and what you could bring to the role. (Note: applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed).

Positive Impact Events is a global not-for-profit  which provides engagement, education and collaboration opportunities to build the future of how human interaction happens. Since 2004 we have delivered awareness raising campaigns, provided educational resources and created opportunities for collaboration to influence policy, culture and best practice. We have a number of Memorandums of Understanding with United Nations Bodies including UN Environment and UNFCCC.

We are looking for a Content Intern for a period of 3.5 months, 3 days a week to ensure the Positive Impact Events community receive relevant content in the best way possible (intern roles may vary slightly). The internship will begin 17th November 2020 and will finish 15th March (~15 weeks with two week closure at Christmas).

During this internship you will receive real responsibility from your first day and training from the CEO to aid personal development. We look for people who want to develop themselves so that when they go into a job interview they will succeed, and if not be offered an even higher position. We know from experience that people who throw themselves into the internship get the experience and growth they need to succeed in finding a great job later down the line.

"In less than 3 months I learned how to use MailChimp, follow client briefs, create videos and set up web pages using Squarespace. The whole team was supportive and I developed a plethora of skills that bagged me a lucrative project for a start-up. My time as a Positive Impact Events intern taught me more than I could wish for!" - Andrei, Content Intern

This internship is an unpaid role.

Content intern role:

The content intern role is a varied role designing and creating content used for Positive Impact marketing purposes, presentations and with our community. You will be required to work to brand guidelines and templates using online design platforms such as Piktochart. 

• Creating Positive Impact marketing materials such as animations and social media graphics.

• Creating materials for Positive Impact to use in presentations and with our community such as presentations, agendas, white papers, toolkits and reports

• Responsible for hosting webinars

• Creating/editing/formatting short films.

• Delivering content for our campaigns. 

Other responsibilities vary and could include:

• Managing & maintaining reporting to provide insight into the performance of our online communications.

• Using insights gained from your reporting to work cross-functionally with the Positive Impact Events team to identify areas of opportunity and provide innovative ideas.

• Working with your intern team to deliver group projects. 

• You may also be required to complete ad-hoc tasks alongside your responsibilities.

Role requirements:

• A university degree or equivalent experience.

• A passion for sustainability is our KEY value. If you are passionate about making the world more sustainable, we would love to hear from you!

• Experience of using online design platforms.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to work with data to provide insights and recommendations.

• Attention to detail.

• Written and oral communication skills.

• Good time management.

• Leadership.

• Organisation.

• Ability to work independently.

In this unprecedented time, we are continuing to run our internship programme. Throughout the internship you will need to demonstrate adaptability, reliability and integrity. Applicants must be able to commit to working on Tuesdays and Thursdays and a weekly call at 9:30am every Monday; your third working day is flexible. We also require you to have your own laptop capable of using Zoom and Google Drive, alongside other platforms. 

Key Dates of Recruitment:

• Applications close: Sunday 8th November at 23.30.

• If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to a group video interview which will be held on Wednesday 11th November at 6-7pm or 7-8pm.

• If you are successful after the video interview stage, you will be asked to complete a homework task. Deadline: Sunday 15th November 2020 at 23.59.

• If you are successful after the homework task, the intern induction session will be held on Tuesday 17th November 2020 on Zoom (start time TBC).

Please apply with a CV and cover letter explaining why you would be suitable for this internship at Positive Impact Events and what you could bring to the role. (Note: applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed)

Positive Impact Events is a global not-for-profit  which provides engagement, education and collaboration opportunities to build the future of how human interaction happens. Since 2004 we have delivered awareness raising campaigns, provided educational resources and created opportunities for collaboration to influence policy, culture and best practice. We have a number of Memorandums of Understanding with United Nations Bodies including UN Environment and UNFCCC.

We are looking for a Support Intern for a period of 3.5 months, 3 days a week to ensure virtual events hosted by Positive Impact Events are developed and delivered to a high quality clients (intern roles may vary slightly). The internship will begin 17th November 2020 and will finish 15th March (~15 weeks with two week closure at Christmas).

During this internship you will receive real responsibility from your first day and training from the CEO to aid personal development. We look for people who want to develop themselves so that when they go into a job interview they will succeed, and if not be offered an even higher position. We know from experience that people who throw themselves into the internship get the experience and growth they need to succeed in finding a great job later down the line.

"In less than 3 months I learned how to use MailChimp, follow client briefs, create videos and set up web pages using Squarespace. The whole team was supportive and I developed a plethora of skills that bagged me a lucrative project for a start-up. My time as a Positive Impact Events intern taught me more than I could wish for!" - Andrei, Content Intern

This internship is an unpaid role.

Support intern role:

The support intern role is a varied role helping deliver virtual events hosted by Positive Impact. You will be responsible for some aspects of the event and support the Ambassador and Intern Coordinator in the delivery of other aspects. 

• Liaise by email and phone with event speakers to confirm logistics and develop session content.

• Develop event agendas including both the logistics and content with Ambassador and Intern Coordinator.

• Be responsible for the event technology including sharing this with the speakers, training the Positive Impact team to use the technology and confirming data collection.

• Liaise by email and phone with event attendees to confirm logistics and gather feedback.

• Maintain activity trackers for the events including for speakers and attendees. 

• Lead the event technology and logistics during events. 

• Lead data collection during events.

• Deliver the event reports.

Other responsibilities vary and could include:

• Managing & maintaining reporting to provide insight into the performance of our online communications.

• Using insights gained from your reporting to work cross-functionally with the Positive Impact Events team to identify areas of opportunity and provide innovative ideas.

• Working with your intern team to deliver group projects. 

• You may also be required to complete ad-hoc tasks alongside your responsibilities.

Role requirements:

• A university degree or equivalent experience.

• A passion for sustainability is our KEY value. If you are passionate about making the world more sustainable, we would love to hear from you!

• Experience of planning events.

• Experience of using online design platforms.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to work with data to provide insights and recommendations.

• Attention to detail.

• Written and oral communication skills.

• Good time management.

• Leadership.

• Organisation.

• Ability to work independently.

In this unprecedented time, we are continuing to run our internship programme. Throughout the internship you will need to demonstrate adaptability, reliability and integrity. Applicants must be able to commit to working on Tuesdays and Thursdays and a weekly call at 9:30am every Monday; your third working day is flexible. We also require you to have your own laptop capable of using Zoom and Google Drive, alongside other platforms. 

Key Dates of Recruitment:

• Applications close: Sunday 8th November at 23.30.

• If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to a group video interview which will be held on Wednesday 11th November at 6-7pm or 7-8pm.

• If you are successful after the video interview stage, you will be asked to complete a homework task. Deadline: Sunday 15th November 2020 at 23.59.

• If you are successful after the homework task, the intern induction session will be held on Tuesday 17th November 2020 on Zoom (start time TBC).

• Internship start date: Tuesday 17th November 2020.

Please apply with a CV and cover letter explaining why you would be suitable for this internship at Positive Impact Events and what you could bring to the role. (Note: applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed).

Positive Impact Events is a global not-for-profit which provides engagement, education and collaboration opportunities to build the future of how human interaction happens. Since 2004 we have delivered awareness raising campaigns, provided educational resources and created opportunities for collaboration to influence policy, culture and best practice. We have a number of Memorandums of Understanding with United Nations Bodies including UN Environment and UNFCCC.

We are looking for a Partnerships Intern for a period of 3.5 months, 3 days a week to ensure the Positive Impact Events clients receive relevant content in the best way possible (intern roles may vary slightly). The internship will begin 17th November 2020 and will finish 15th March (~15 weeks with two week closure at Christmas).

During this internship you will receive real responsibility from your first day and training from the CEO to aid personal development. We look for people who want to develop themselves so that when they go into a job interview they will succeed, and if not be offered an even higher position. We know from experience that people who throw themselves into the internship get the experience and growth they need to succeed in finding a great job later down the line.

"In less than 3 months I learned how to use MailChimp, follow client briefs, create videos and set up web pages using Squarespace. The whole team was supportive and I developed a plethora of skills that bagged me a lucrative project for a start-up. My time as a Positive Impact Events intern taught me more than I could wish for!" - Andrei, Content Intern

This internship is an unpaid role.

Partnerships Intern Role:

The partnerships intern role is a varied role helping with client work. You will be required to work to brand guidelines and templates using online design platforms such as Piktochart.

Client work could include:

• creating powerpoints.

• rebranding documents.

• creating animated videos.

• helping with the technology for webinars.

• designing reports.

• scheduling tweets and other social media posts.

• Tracking client deliverables.

Other responsibilities vary and could include:

• Managing & maintaining reporting to provide insight into the performance of our online communications.

• Using insights gained from your reporting to work cross-functionally with the Positive Impact Events team to identify areas of opportunity and provide innovative ideas.

• Working with your intern team to deliver group projects. 

• You may also be required to complete ad-hoc tasks alongside your responsibilities.

Role requirements:

• A university degree or equivalent experience.

• A passion for sustainability is our KEY value. If you are passionate about making the world more sustainable, we would love to hear from you!

• Experience of using online design platforms.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to work with data to provide insights and recommendations.

• Attention to detail.

• Written and oral communication skills.

• Good time management.

• Leadership.

• Organisation.

• Ability to work independently.

In this unprecedented time, we are continuing to run our internship programme. Throughout the internship you will need to demonstrate adaptability, reliability and integrity. Applicants must be able to commit to working on Tuesdays and Thursdays and a weekly call at 9:30am every Monday; your third working day is flexible. We also require you to have your own laptop capable of using Zoom and Google Drive, alongside other platforms. 

Key Dates of Recruitment:

• Applications close: Sunday 8th November at 23.30.

• If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to a group video interview which will be held on Wednesday 11th November at 6-7pm or 7-8pm.

• If you are successful after the video interview stage, you will be asked to complete a homework task. Deadline: Sunday 15th November 2020 at 23.59.

• If you are successful after the homework task, the intern induction session will be held on Tuesday 17th November 2020 on Zoom (start time TBC).

• Internship start date: Tuesday 17th November 2020.

Please apply with a CV and cover letter explaining why you would be suitable for this internship at Positive Impact Events and what you could bring to the role. (Note: applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed).

We’re looking for a marketing and communications intern to help us bring to life Home Start in the local Slough and Berkshire community.

The role will be to work with the Marketing and Communications Trustee and Office Manager to bring to life a number of exciting campaigns over the next year, in addition to day to day media relations, social media management and email newsletters.

You will ideally be a university graduate with ambitions to work in marketing, PR or communications, though a degree is not completely necessary.  You will be a smart self-starter who is keen to get experience in the industry, and potentially with a career in mind in the third sector. 

What is needed is an enthusiastic, can-do and creative approach to support marketing for Home Start Slough.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities below outline the role of marketing and communications officer:

• Activation of creative campaigns led by the Marketing and Communications Trustee
• Social media management and posting
• PR and media relations
• Planning and maintenance of editorial calendar
• Creating content including images and some video
• Email newsletters
• Overseeing update of website
• Updating leaflets

We are flexible about your hours and will leave you to fit activity around your own availability and manage your own workload, while having regular check in calls and updates with the team. 

YMCA WiSE Ambassadors
Brighton & Hove
You must be aged 16-25

We are looking for enthusiastic young people, aged 16-25 years old, who want to make a difference to their peers, and use their voices to promote and support young people’s awareness and understanding of the issues around healthy/unhealthy relationships, and sex and consent.

YMCA WiSE is an award-winning project based in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, and Surrey, which works with children and young people around sexual exploitation and the surrounding issues. As a WiSE Ambassador you will be working with a small team of other young people to promote positive messages around relationships and sexual consent to children and young people in Brighton & Hove and East Sussex.

WiSE Ambassadors can work on a variety of projects, dependent on your skills and interests. This could, for example, include working on awareness posters, workshops, educational resources, social media content, creative projects, or campaigns.

We welcome young people from all backgrounds, and skillsets. You don’t need any specific skills or experience, just an interest and awareness of consent and relationships, and a passion for supporting positive change in the lives of children and young people.

This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people, receive training, develop your skills, and be part of an exciting new project supporting children and young people.

As part of our Safer Recruitment guidelines, we only accept applications completed on our application form. Due to Covid-19, we are not accepting paper copies of forms and are currently only accepting application forms submitted by email.

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.

Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

How To Apply…
You can download a Volunteer Role Description and a Volunteer Application Form below. 

Volunteer Social Media Specialist

Brighton & Hove

YMCA Right Here is looking for a Volunteer Social Media Specialist aged 26+ to join the team!

YMCA Right Here is an Award-winning, youth-led health and wellbeing project for young people aged 11-25. The project runs campaigns, studies, an online directory, works in schools and colleges as well as creating informative social media content for our young followers.

We are looking for a social media expert to offer 3 hours per week to support a small group of young people via a weekly 1 hour zoom meeting, to create content for Instagram and Facebook.

You will be responsible for hosting a weekly 1 hour meeting with a small number of young volunteers aged 16-25, discussing themes and topics of interest based around health and wellbeing, and steering the young people towards social media planning and content creation, which you may be able to support them with.

You will need to be an adult over the age of 26, with demonstrable knowledge of social media, Instagram and Facebook specifically. An interest and understanding of health and wellbeing is essential as well as an interest in youth work and youth involvement. Training will be offered to the volunteer around this aspect of the role.

Should you wish to, we would welcome the you to offer group training around graphics and or social media content creation to our young people.

This is a new volunteering role and there is flexibility in the way that we run and manage our social media, however, we will need to adhere to the policies and procedures of YMCA DLG throughout.

In order to reduce the levels of change young people will experience, we are hoping for this volunteer to be able to reasonably offer a year volunteering in this role.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.

Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Closing date: 6 November 2020

Interview date: Rolling interview upon receipt of application

How To Apply…

You can download a Volunteer Role Description and a Volunteer Application Form below.

WELFARE COMMITTEE MEMBER

Racing Welfare is a national charity supporting all those working and retired from the British horseracing and breeding industry.  We are seeking an advisory committee member who shares our vision that everyone from the horseracing and breeding industry and community feels supported and has the opportunity to thrive. We are looking for someone who has a passion for the work that we do and who is familiar with the challenges of running a national organisation. 

What will you be doing?

The Welfare Committee meet a maximum of twice a year, usually in London or Newmarket with the option to dial in/videoconference, but during the current Covid-19 pandemic all meeting are held via video conference.  The meetings are currently routinely attended by six trustees, one committee member and the Chief Executive and Director of Welfare.  The meetings are held to report on and discuss the performance of the welfare department in line with the strategy, consider any current issues or challenges facing this area of the charity, provide advice to the main board to help assist with high level decision making.

There will also be the requirement to undertake a committee member induction which we anticipate being a one-off one-day commitment.  Each year, in addition to the two-committee meeting we anticipate another two days commitment would be required.

We invite committee members to join the Charity for three years with the option to re-apply every three years for a maximum of nine years.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking to add to the expertise that we have on the welfare committee, through an enthusiastic individual who is looking to develop their own skills and experience and has:

• Experience of the development of welfare strategy and/or delivery from another sector or sport.
• An interest in the personal and professional development of people.
• Experience of working with the voluntary sector.

Please note, as this post will involve governing and advising on services that have direct contact with young people and vulnerable adults alongside some work of a sensitive nature it will be subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS disclosure.  We also make checks on staff working with vulnerable adults and young people against the DBS barred lists.

What difference will you make?

In 2020 Racing Welfare have so far helped over 3,500 people, this is already a 40% increase on the prior year.  The Charity continues to review, improve and expand a large portfolio of welfare and wellbeing services which make a significant difference to the lives of individuals working in horseracing, their employers, the horse racing industry and in turn, communities and society.  You will be part of this team, providing crucial advice to shape the welfare provision and influence the welfare strategy.

What is in it for you?

You will enjoy working alongside and learning from an inspiring and knowledgeable team of executives, committee members and trustees on the Welfare Committee who also have a passion for human welfare.  You will have the opportunity to develop your board member skills and there maybe opportunity to progress to a trustee position after 12 months.

How do you apply?

You can either:

• Send a covering letter and CV via the email provided;
• Send a short video telling us why you are interested in the role, your relevant experience and what you feel you can bring to the role.

We're looking for someone to act as a member of the Board of Trustees which takes overall responsibility for the strategic direction for the organisation and achieve its mission.

Trustees will:

- Think Strategically and Creatively to help the Charity achieve its mission.

- Make sound, independent judgments on key decisions facing the charity

- Ask diligent question and be able to challenge difficult issues

- Understand your duties and responsibilities as a Charity Trustee

Trustees will need to attend regular Board meetings as needed - at least 1 meeting every 3 months. Meetings are held via Microsoft Teams Teleconference.

Previous board/trustee experience is not necessary and we welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds. Professional experience in areas such as business, law, marketing, and accountancy is desirable but not essential.

Age Cymru West Glamorgan provides outcome based, quality assured, regional services to older people living in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend to help them to live and age well. Age Cymru West Glamorgan supports thousands of people over 50 to live fulfilling lives, manage their daily living, socialise, and get access to information and advice. Most of these crucial services are supplied free of charge by the charity, within the community. 

Are you interested in healthcare? Pathologists are either doctors or scientists who are experts in diagnosing illness and disease together with supporting the treatment of patients throughout their life.  At the Royal College of Pathologists, we have members from 17 diverse pathology specialities working mainly in hospitals and universities across the UK. We regard lay input as essential to our work in setting standards for training and high quality practice of pathology.

We are expanding our lay network by two additional posts, for three years in the first instance, within the College’s lay network of volunteer members.

Learning and Examinations (Post 1)

This role will involve working with the e-Learning Team responsible for exams and professional curricula and would suit an individual with a background in education or healthcare.

Governance and Ethics (Post 2)

This role will focus on data handling and governance issues in the emerging areas of digital pathology and genomic testing, and would suit an individual with a background in ethics or governance.

Candidates are invited to apply for either or both posts. 

Selection will be by application and interview, and full induction will be given on appointment.  Lay Member posts are not remunerated, but all expenses are covered.

If you would like to speak to someone about the role or request full details and an application pack, please contact Shelaine Kissoon at the College or via the application link.

The Royal College of Pathologists understands the value and strength that diversity brings and we are proud to be an organisation of members from a wide range of backgrounds. We are keen to encourage and enable more people of all identities and from all backgrounds to become involved in the College.

Health Aging through Innovation in Rural Europe (HAIRE)

HAIRE is a European innovative research and community action project aiming to empower older adults to define what support they need; participate in designing new services; reduce loneliness, improve health and wellbeing and have a voice in shaping their community.

• We are looking for volunteers who are interested in helping older people remain happy, healthy and independent using Guided Conversations and a unique HAIRE toolkit.
• In return we provide full, free training and support as well as the experience and skills in working with people, and the opportunity to co-design new initiatives.

Essential skills of volunteers:

• Desire to help people feel comfortable;
• Showing genuine interest in others;
• Allowing people to talk about what matters to them;
• Good listening skills;

Desirable but not essential:

• Basic computer literacy, including packages like Microsoft Word and Zoom.

What’s in it for you?

You will get to know local people, support positive change, offer your skills to local people and contribute towards a valuable change in the community.

The half-day training sessions prepare you for arranging and holding a Guided Conversation with local residents to explore their health and wellbeing.  You will be able to assist them to record their desired actions and the learning process as a whole will help the project to understand and act on the opportunities and challenges facing older people in your community.

There is an additional opportunity for more free training and support to find innovative solutions that provide support to local people. You may help design new actives and services to make your community a great place to grow older!

Time commitments

• There are training courses (approx.3x 3 sessions) to complete to make sure you are equipped to use the Guided Conversation tools.
• One volunteer can hold between 5-10 Guided Conversations over several weeks or months, which may take anywhere from 45 minutes up to 2 hours.
• The provisional start date of training sessions is the end of September 2020, which may be delivered face-to-face or using an online platform.   
• This project is a partnership between Rother Voluntary Action, East Sussex County Council and Interreg 2 Seas partners.