Are you a looking for teaching experience? 

URGENTLY SEEKING MATH/SCIENCE/ENGLISH TUTORS! 

We're currently looking for tutors to assist with our Homework Club for children from refugee/minority backgrounds, aged 16 and below, on Tuesdays from 4pm to 7pm at our HQ. 

Tutoring would be conducted in small group sessions, with groups from 5-15. 

Teaching qualifications are desirable but not essential. 

Working with Children checks please, otherwise if selected, DBS training can be conducted at our HQ. 

Benefits? 

• Opportunity to work inside the classroom alongside eager and innovative children. 

• Chance to develop your skills within a diverse team. 

• Rare opportunity to join a supportive team of professionals who enjoy their work

Requirements:  

• Enthusiastic and dedicated individual

• Proven team-player with exceptional communication skills

• Empathetic and Compassionate character

If this sounds like you, then we're looking forward to hearing from you!

Manchester Pride, the charity which exists to help celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT+) life across Greater Manchester, is looking for new Trustees to join its Board. 

Manchester Pride’s mission to work with LGBT+ people helping them to live free from discrimination and to feel safe in their own environment. To educate people on how to recognise, understand and prevent discrimination against LGBT+ people.

What will you be doing?

As a Trustee you’ll be responsible for the strategy and governance of the charity: things like setting our direction, ensuring our Chief Executive Officer and their team have the resources they need to achieve our aims and, crucially, ensuring we remain compliant with charity law and best practice. 

Trustees would need to be available for monthly board meetings and occasional subcommittee meetings.

What skills do you need to have?

It goes without saying, you should share our charity’s aims and feel you can make a contribution to our future, but you will also be:

• comfortable operating within a diverse Board of Trustees
• confident scrutinising a multi-million pound budget and 
• not afraid to step-out of your comfort zone to take an informed view of issues which may not naturally be your area of expertise
• able to demonstrate some form of previous Board experience (desirable)

We are particularly keen to hear from individuals with a professional background in law, human resources or finance.

What difference will you make?

The Trustee would work with the rest of the board to support Manchester Pride to bring people together to help celebrate LGBT+ life; campaign for equality; create opportunities for engagement and participation; and fundraise to enrich and empower LGBT organisations, charities and communities across Greater Manchester.

What's in it for the volunteer?

As a Trustee of the Board, you would be supporting Manchester Pride in their mission to help LGBT + people and allies celebrate and campaign in a very different way.  The organisation does this through their distinct programme of events which help people come together, be visible, be heard and express themselves.  The signature event is the Manchester Pride Festival held over August Bank holiday which sees more than 50,000 people descend on the city to be out and proud.

Deadline for applications is 8th November

Job Description

Every day ordinary people do an extraordinary job monitoring conditions for people in custody to make sure that they are treated with fairness and respect.

The IMB at HMP Northumberland, Morpeth. is recruiting new members who live within 30 miles of the HMP Northumberland, Morpeth. and can commit the time to visit 3 to 4 times per month (reducing to 2 to 3 visits after completing the probationary year).

Who are the IMB?

We’re a group of ordinary members of the public, doing an extraordinary job. As a passionate, personable individual, you could join us in making a difference. In this unpaid role, you’ll volunteer your talent and time towards securing a decent day-to-day life for every prisoner and detainee. Under the guidance of dedicated mentors and an extensive training programme, you’ll commit to a flexible schedule of visits to a local establishment each month, with travel and subsistence expenses oaid. Your observations will have an impact as your Board reports its findings to Ministers in Her Majesty’s Government. 

About the role

With unrestricted access to these unique environments, you’ll gain a rare insight into all aspects of life in custody. Impartial and highly influential, you can decide what shape your visits should take. As an independent monitor, you may spend time in a specific part of the prison or choose to have your conversations with prisoners or detainees out of sight or hearing of a member of staff. As well as keeping a close eye on daily operations, you’ll play a crucial role in dealing with problems that arise. This could be in response to a confidential request to see a member of the IMB, or to observe the management of the more serious incidents that occur.

Why join us?

More than anything else, this is a rewarding opportunity that makes a real and meaningful difference to the lives of prisoners, detainees and our wider society. Ministers are obliged to respond to the issues raised in your Board’s report.  The environment may seem intimidating at first, but you will be fully supported through your training and accompanied during your visits until you feel ready to manage independently. This highly recognised and respected role could provide the experience that opens doors into other careers within the justice system.

Who are we looking for?

There is no one type of person who could be right for the IMB because it’s not about background or skillset. It’s about having the dedication and passion to ensure all people are being treated fairly For that reason, we’re looking for individuals from all walks of life who will approach the role with no preconceptions. You will need to be willing to work within a challenging environment and have the confidence to report your findings to senior figures. Most importantly, you will be able to talk to people in a way that makes each prisoner or detainee feel respected and reassured.

Please apply via our website, quoting reference: 1006/Northumberland/2019

Closing date for completed returned applications: 03 November 2019

This fulfilling role will appeal to a community focused person with strong leadership and influencing skills.  You will need knowledge of good governance, a commitment to supporting the charity’s mission and the skill to build relationships.  

Michael Wangermann, current Chair of the Trustee Board said, “it has been an honour to serve as the Chair of Citizens Advice Mid Suffolk.  Unfortunately, due to work and family commitments I will have to stand down and go back to being a trustee.  I would like to thank the staff, volunteers and trustees at Citizens Advice for making it the great place that it is.

This is a crucial time for the community that we serve.  When new issues arise, we are prepared to help people with the advice that they need to find a way forward.

I would encourage anyone who is interested to apply. By providing strategic guidance to the charity, they will have the opportunity to make a positive impact for people in Mid Suffolk.”

For more information on how to apply download the application pack on our website

Every day ordinary people do an extraordinary job monitoring conditions for people in custody to make sure that they are treated with fairness and respect.

The IMB at HMP/YOI Hindley, HMP Risley & HMPYOI Thorn Cross is recruiting new members who live within 30 miles of the HMP/YOI Hindley, HMP Risley & HMPYOI Thorn Cross and can commit the time to visit 3 to 4 times per month (reducing to 2 to 3 visits after completing the probationary year).

Who are the IMB?

We’re a group of ordinary members of the public, doing an extraordinary job. As a passionate, personable individual, you could join us in making a difference. In this unpaid role, you’ll volunteer your talent and time towards securing a decent day-to-day life for every prisoner and detainee. Under the guidance of dedicated mentors and an extensive training programme, you’ll commit to a flexible schedule of visits to a local establishment each month, with travel and subsistence expenses oaid. Your observations will have an impact as your Board reports its findings to Ministers in Her Majesty’s Government. 

About the role

With unrestricted access to these unique environments, you’ll gain a rare insight into all aspects of life in custody. Impartial and highly influential, you can decide what shape your visits should take. As an independent monitor, you may spend time in a specific part of the prison or choose to have your conversations with prisoners or detainees out of sight or hearing of a member of staff. As well as keeping a close eye on daily operations, you’ll play a crucial role in dealing with problems that arise. This could be in response to a confidential request to see a member of the IMB, or to observe the management of the more serious incidents that occur.

Why join us?

More than anything else, this is a rewarding opportunity that makes a real and meaningful difference to the lives of prisoners, detainees and our wider society. Ministers are obliged to respond to the issues raised in your Board’s report.  The environment may seem intimidating at first, but you will be fully supported through your training and accompanied during your visits until you feel ready to manage independently. This highly recognised and respected role could provide the experience that opens doors into other careers within the justice system.

Who are we looking for?

There is no one type of person who could be right for the IMB because it’s not about background or skillset. It’s about having the dedication and passion to ensure all people are being treated fairly For that reason, we’re looking for individuals from all walks of life who will approach the role with no preconceptions. You will need to be willing to work within a challenging environment and have the confidence to report your findings to senior figures. Most importantly, you will be able to talk to people in a way that makes each prisoner or detainee feel respected and reassured.

Please apply via our website, quoting reference: 999/ Hindley, Risley & Thorn Cross/2019

Closing date for completed returned applications: 27 October 2019

Every day ordinary people do an extraordinary job monitoring conditions for people in custody to make sure that they are treated with fairness and respect.

The IMB at HMP Haverigg. is recruiting new members who live within 30 miles of the HMP Haverigg. and can commit the time to visit 3 to 4 times per month (reducing to 2 to 3 visits after completing the probationary year).

Who are the IMB?

We’re a group of ordinary members of the public, doing an extraordinary job. As a passionate, personable individual, you could join us in making a difference. In this unpaid role, you’ll volunteer your talent and time towards securing a decent day-to-day life for every prisoner and detainee. Under the guidance of dedicated mentors and an extensive training programme, you’ll commit to a flexible schedule of visits to a local establishment each month, with travel and subsistence expenses oaid. Your observations will have an impact as your Board reports its findings to Ministers in Her Majesty’s Government. 

About the role

With unrestricted access to these unique environments, you’ll gain a rare insight into all aspects of life in custody. Impartial and highly influential, you can decide what shape your visits should take. As an independent monitor, you may spend time in a specific part of the prison or choose to have your conversations with prisoners or detainees out of sight or hearing of a member of staff. As well as keeping a close eye on daily operations, you’ll play a crucial role in dealing with problems that arise. This could be in response to a confidential request to see a member of the IMB, or to observe the management of the more serious incidents that occur.

Why join us?

More than anything else, this is a rewarding opportunity that makes a real and meaningful difference to the lives of prisoners, detainees and our wider society. Ministers are obliged to respond to the issues raised in your Board’s report.  The environment may seem intimidating at first, but you will be fully supported through your training and accompanied during your visits until you feel ready to manage independently. This highly recognised and respected role could provide the experience that opens doors into other careers within the justice system.

Who are we looking for?

There is no one type of person who could be right for the IMB because it’s not about background or skillset. It’s about having the dedication and passion to ensure all people are being treated fairly For that reason, we’re looking for individuals from all walks of life who will approach the role with no preconceptions. You will need to be willing to work within a challenging environment and have the confidence to report your findings to senior figures. Most importantly, you will be able to talk to people in a way that makes each prisoner or detainee feel respected and reassured.

Please apply via our website, quoting reference: 1004/Haverigg/2019

Closing date for completed returned applications: 20 October 2019

Every day ordinary people do an extraordinary job monitoring conditions for people in custody to make sure that they are treated with fairness and respect.

The IMB at HMP Wymott is recruiting new members who live within 20 miles of the HMP Wymott and can commit the time to visit 3 to 4 times per month (reducing to 2 to 3 visits after completing the probationary year).

Who are the IMB?

We’re a group of ordinary members of the public, doing an extraordinary job. As a passionate, personable individual, you could join us in making a difference. In this unpaid role, you’ll volunteer your talent and time towards securing a decent day-to-day life for every prisoner and detainee. Under the guidance of dedicated mentors and an extensive training programme, you’ll commit to a flexible schedule of visits to a local establishment each month, with travel and subsistence expenses oaid. Your observations will have an impact as your Board reports its findings to Ministers in Her Majesty’s Government. 

About the role

With unrestricted access to these unique environments, you’ll gain a rare insight into all aspects of life in custody. Impartial and highly influential, you can decide what shape your visits should take. As an independent monitor, you may spend time in a specific part of the prison or choose to have your conversations with prisoners or detainees out of sight or hearing of a member of staff. As well as keeping a close eye on daily operations, you’ll play a crucial role in dealing with problems that arise. This could be in response to a confidential request to see a member of the IMB, or to observe the management of the more serious incidents that occur.

Why join us?

More than anything else, this is a rewarding opportunity that makes a real and meaningful difference to the lives of prisoners, detainees and our wider society. Ministers are obliged to respond to the issues raised in your Board’s report.  The environment may seem intimidating at first, but you will be fully supported through your training and accompanied during your visits until you feel ready to manage independently. This highly recognised and respected role could provide the experience that opens doors into other careers within the justice system.

Who are we looking for?

There is no one type of person who could be right for the IMB because it’s not about background or skillset. It’s about having the dedication and passion to ensure all people are being treated fairly For that reason, we’re looking for individuals from all walks of life who will approach the role with no preconceptions. You will need to be willing to work within a challenging environment and have the confidence to report your findings to senior figures. Most importantly, you will be able to talk to people in a way that makes each prisoner or detainee feel respected and reassured.

Please apply via our website, quoting reference: 1005/Wymott/2019

Closing date for completed returned applications:

20 October 2019

Do you have experience related to event and supporter fundraising? Do you believe that lawyers and human rights defenders should be able to carry out their work without facing harassment, threats, and violence? Maybe you even have a smattering of Spanish and you’d like to exercise your linguistic muscles too? Although, just to be clear, you don’t need Spanish to take this on.

The Colombian Caravana is seeking a Trustee with a particular focus on event and supporter fundraising to support our fundraising efforts as well as play an active role in the Board with others to ensure our estimated income trajectory is realistic, that we are meeting are charitable objectives, and that we comply with applicable Charity and Company Law.

Please, read the additional document to find out more.

Do you have experience related to organisational development and institutional fundraising that you want to put to good use? Do you believe that lawyers and human rights defenders should be able to carry out their work without facing harassment, threats, and violence? Maybe you even have a smattering of Spanish and you’d like to exercise your linguistic muscles too? Although, just to be clear, you don’t need Spanish to take this on.

The Colombian Caravana is seeking a Trustee with a particular focus on development and institutional fundraising, (could include grants, high-net-worth philanthropy, CSR programmes, and other relevant areas separate to supporter fundraising and events) to support our fundraising efforts as well as play an active role in the Board with others to ensure our estimated income trajectory is realistic, that we are meeting are charitable objectives, and that we comply with applicable Charity and Company Law.

Please, read the full profile in the additional document to find out more.

Every day ordinary people do an extraordinary job monitoring conditions for people in custody to make sure that they are treated with fairness and respect.

The IMB at HMP Wealstun, Yorkshire is recruiting new members who live within 30 miles of the HMP Wealstun, Yorkshire and can commit the time to visit 3 to 4 times per month (reducing to 2 to 3 visits after completing the probationary year).

Who are the IMB?

We’re a group of ordinary members of the public, doing an extraordinary job. As a passionate, personable individual, you could join us in making a difference. In this unpaid role, you’ll volunteer your talent and time towards securing a decent day-to-day life for every prisoner and detainee. Under the guidance of dedicated mentors and an extensive training programme, you’ll commit to a flexible schedule of visits to a local establishment each month, with travel and subsistence expenses oaid. Your observations will have an impact as your Board reports its findings to Ministers in Her Majesty’s Government. 

About the role

With unrestricted access to these unique environments, you’ll gain a rare insight into all aspects of life in custody. Impartial and highly influential, you can decide what shape your visits should take. As an independent monitor, you may spend time in a specific part of the prison or choose to have your conversations with prisoners or detainees out of sight or hearing of a member of staff. As well as keeping a close eye on daily operations, you’ll play a crucial role in dealing with problems that arise. This could be in response to a confidential request to see a member of the IMB, or to observe the management of the more serious incidents that occur.

Why join us?

More than anything else, this is a rewarding opportunity that makes a real and meaningful difference to the lives of prisoners, detainees and our wider society. Ministers are obliged to respond to the issues raised in your Board’s report.  The environment may seem intimidating at first, but you will be fully supported through your training and accompanied during your visits until you feel ready to manage independently. This highly recognised and respected role could provide the experience that opens doors into other careers within the justice system.

Who are we looking for?

There is no one type of person who could be right for the IMB because it’s not about background or skillset. It’s about having the dedication and passion to ensure all people are being treated fairly For that reason, we’re looking for individuals from all walks of life who will approach the role with no preconceptions. You will need to be willing to work within a challenging environment and have the confidence to report your findings to senior figures. Most importantly, you will be able to talk to people in a way that makes each prisoner or detainee feel respected and reassured.

Please apply via our website, quoting reference: 997/Wealstun/2019

Closing date for completed returned applications: 10/11/2019

Trustees with legal, fundraising expertise, co Secretary and/or located in Greece

• Do you want to help child refugees access safe, legal routes to sanctuary?
• Do you want to join a ground-breaking, determined and compassionate charity that is leading the fight for child refugees caught in limbo in Europe and elsewhere?

Who we are:

Safe Passage International (SPI) is a strategic organisation with a legal focus. We champion refugee rights to legal safe passage (protection and a dignified life) through strategic legal work, advocacy, capacity building and community organising.

Safe Passage started as a project of charity Citizens UK in response to the plight of child refugees in Calais. In the last three years we have developed into a multi award winning project with an annual spend of £1.2 million and approximately 22 staff active in 3 countries. More than 1,800 children have travelled through the safe and legal routes we have helped open through our ground-breaking cross-border approach.

In the last year SPI has registered as legal organisations in France and Greece, enabling our operations to grow from strength to strength.

What are we looking for?

We are now looking to appoint up to 3 new Trustees to help drive our continued success and provide strategic direction to our legal and advocacy work. We are looking for Trustees with experience and expertise at a strategic level in one or more of the following areas:

• Litigation and legal work, particularly in the areas of immigration or human rights law
• Greek charity/business sectors; we are looking for an individual based in or partially domiciled in Greece
• Lived experience of fleeing persecution and refugee protection
• Fundraising at national and international levels
• Company Secretary experience

SPI is committed to building a board which is gender balanced, diverse, and international in composition.

What difference will you make?

Some 30,000 children risked their lives to reach Europe in 2018, almost 13,000 were unaccompanied. At a time when many national Governments across Europe are hardening their approach towards refugees and migrants, your work on the Board will help shape our three year strategy to ensure safe and legal routes to sanctuary exist for all people seeking asylum in Europe, especially children. We are also looking for Trustees with experience in fundraising who can help us develop our fundraising strategy and ensure SPI is in a sustainable position to continue this ground-breaking work.

What is required?

Trustees will meet quarterly with sub-committees meeting in the intervening period. Meetings will be predominantly held in London, but with video conferencing available for those not based in the UK.

Trustees are invited to serve a 3 year term and in addition to attending full board meetings, and the meetings of any sub-committees on which they choose to serve, are expected to visit at least one Safe Passage operational site per year, and directly contribute oversight to the work of the organisation in the area within which they specialise.

All trustees will be required to complete an induction and enhanced DBS check, and reasonable expenses will be reimbursed by the charity.

How to apply

Applicants are invited to submit a CV and covering letter of no more than two pages. Those invited to interview will have an opportunity to discuss the role with the SPI CEO before an interview with existing members of the Board.

Closing date: 18th October 2019 at 12 noon

Essex Appropriate Adult Volunteer main tasks: 

1. To carry out appropriate adult call-outs between the hours of 7am – 11pm, to designated police stations as agreed with the appropriate adult co-ordinator. 

2. To support and assist the vulnerable person through the custody process 

3. To ensure that the vulnerable person understands their rights and the police processes whilst in custody 

4. To ensure that the health, well being, legal rights, access to a solicitor and entitlements of the vulnerable person whilst in custody are in accordance with PACE code C 

5. To assist with communication between the vulnerable person and the police 

6. To consult the vulnerable person’s custody record to clarify and check any concerns raised by the vulnerable person or police 

7. To ensure that the police act fairly and with respect for the rights of the vulnerable person while in custody 

8. To complete the appropriate adult report from, ensuring that all relevant information is recorded correctly, clearly and concisely and ensure that this is returned to the co-ordinator within 24 hours of completion 

9. To Maintain the confidentiality of information received in the course of your role and ensure that information is not disclosed to a third party 

10. To attend and participate in continuous training, support and 1-1 sessions as required 

11. To actively ensure the safeguarding and promote the welfare of the vulnerable person whilst undertaking the above duties 

12. To Communicate appropriate information to external agencies as required and is accordance with Open Roads data and sharing of information policy 

13. Treat all individuals fairly and not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, ethic or racial origin, sexual orientation, social background, religion, disability or any other factor 

14. To operate at all time within safe practice principles 

Oxfam runs a network of over 650 shops which raise millions of pounds each year to fund Oxfam's vital work.

If you enjoy meeting people, are able to tell the difference between a designer and high street label and are happy to learn new skills, this role could be for you.

Many of our volunteers offer at least one 4-hour shift each week however you can discuss your availability with the shop manager who will let you know when vacancies exist.

Key responsibilities:

Every Oxfam Shop is different and our shops that sell fashion items sell a wide variety of both new and donated merchandise therefore the specific roles will vary according to your interests and the needs of the shop. As a member of the clothing team however it is likely that you will do some or all of the following:

• Display items and replenish in line with shop standards
• Receive donations, sort, value and price donated goods within our clothing department
• Identify and value fashionable and saleable goods for selling online from donated stock
• You may wish to take specific responsibility for a particular area - e.g. men's, women's, accessories and children's clothes.

Skills and competencies:

You don't need specific skills or qualifications to volunteer in an Oxfam Shop. However, working as a member of the clothing team the following are desirable.

• An interest in fashion and retail
• Ability to work within the shop guidelines
• Reliability
• The ability once trained to value donated stock through online research
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills

What this role can offer the volunteer:

Oxfam Shop volunteers benefit in lots of ways.  You will be joining over 22,000 volunteers to show "we won't live with poverty".

• You will be given all necessary training and support for this role.
• This is an opportunity to use and share your interest in clothes and fashion in a very worthwhile way
• You will gain retail experience; specifically in the area of clothing sales. In addition you will be offered the opportunity to develop a range of skills across the whole shop, including at a later stage, the opportunity to mentor newer members of the volunteer team.
• Oxfam Shop volunteers can claim reasonable local travel expenses and lunch costs, in line with Oxfam's policy.

Please note this is a voluntary position - we can offer you great CV experience, the chance to be part of a diverse and happy team, the chance to build your confidence, work experience or language skills and the opportunity to make a real difference to Oxfam in your free time, but it is unpaid. For our paid jobs do please check out the Oxfam website!

Learn new skills, improve your CV and meet new friends, whilst also helping those suffering from poverty in the UK and abroad.

We are looking for volunteer cashiers for our lovely store in Tooting Broadway!

Weekend or weekday shifts are available, we're flexible!

You will be trained on any or all of the following:

Receiving donations, sorting, valuing & pricing donated stock

Displaying and replenishing donated stock in line with shop standards

Pricing, displaying & ordering our New Product range such as Fairtrade foods, Gifts and cards Visual merchandising & window dressing Providing Customer service & operating the till Promoting our Gift Aid scheme and much more ...

No experience required as full training provided, but we require that you are dedicated, reliable, willing to learn & we'd love it if you can commit to a minimum of one shift per week (4 hours).

Temporary or permanent positions available.

An ideal opportunity to gain fantastic work experience and meet new people whilst contributing towards an exciting and innovative international charity