IT Volunteer Roles in West Midlands
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Job Description
Nyaka UK is seeking committed and dynamic individuals to join our Board of Trustees. Trustees play a vital role in providing strategic direction, governance oversight, and leadership to the charity. We are looking for individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and experiences who are passionate about making a positive impact on global development issues.
Position: General Board Member & Trustee (Non-Portfilio)
Location: United Kingdom (Remote)
Reporting Line: Chairperson & Officers
Role Overview:
Contract type: Voluntary (Unpaid) except for reasonable expenses.
Time Commitment: Adhoc - 5-10 hours per month, including board meetings, committee meetings, and other related activities.
What we are looking for?
Applicants from diverse backgrounds, and skill sets. Area of interest: Individuals with experience gained from private, third or public sectors in leadership positions with expertise in fundraising, event management, legacy donations, grant applications and writing, marketing, web development, and domain management, alongside experience with African communities. We are looking for a variety of skill sets that can enhance our mission, emphasizing innovation, dedication, and the ability to contribute to meaningful change.
Essential Criteria:
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or over.
- Be fluent in English written and spoken.
- Not be barred from working with children or vulnerable people.
- No criminal record of dishonesty such as fraud or theft.
- Strong commitment to Nyaka UK’s mission.
- Willingness and ability to undertake an active hands-on role.
- Commitment to continuous learning and training.
- Willingness to leverage professional and person networks to support fundraising and awareness efforts.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume/CV and a brief statement of interest outlining their motivation for serving as a trustee of Nyaka UK.
Following your application, successful applicants will be invited to an interview with our Chairman to explore their application in more depth, and understand what skills they can bring to Nyaka, UK.
‘The relief and prevention of poverty for children & grandmothers in or from Uganda.’
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our roaming tech volunteers provide one-to-one support to people with sight loss, visiting them in their own homes to help them get the most out of technology. They may help customers set up a new device, learn new features or trouble shoot tech problems. Roaming tech volunteers support people local to them.
*This role requires an enhanced criminal record check
*This roles requires two references
*Good communication skills
*Customer focused approach
*Natural tech user
*Problem solving skills
*empowering attitude
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our roaming tech volunteers provide one-to-one support to people with sight loss, visiting them in their own homes to help them get the most out of technology. They may help customers set up a new device, learn new features or trouble shoot tech problems. Roaming tech volunteers support people local to them.
*Identify and resolve computer problems; Install hardware, software and upgrades; New technology training; Support people with IT development.
*Helping blind and partially sighted people to use tech in their own home.
*Helping people remotely.
*Use our online system to manage requests for technology help and update progress to resolve problem.
*Customer focused approach; empowering attitude; Good communication skills; Natural tech user; Problem solving skills.
*Understanding Sight Loss Pack; Induction; Expenses; Support from Volunteers and Staff.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our roaming tech volunteers provide one-to-one support to people with sight loss, visiting them in their own homes to help them get the most out of technology. They may help customers set up a new device, learn new features or trouble shoot tech problems. Roaming tech volunteers support people local to them. If you live in the South East we would love to hear from you, particularly if you live in Hampshire or the BN postcode area.
- Good communication skills
- Customer focused approach
- Natural tech user
- Problem solving skills;empowering attitude
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Home visits and venues across your local area. Access to telephone and email is required.
- This role requires an enhanced criminal record check and 2 references.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our roaming tech volunteers provide one-to-one support to people with sight loss, visiting them in their own homes to help them get the most out of technology. They may help customers set up a new device, learn new features or trouble shoot tech problems. Roaming tech volunteers support people local to them.
- Good communication skills
- Customer focused approach
- Natural tech user
- Problem solving skills
- Empowering attitude
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Home visits and venues across your local area. Access to telephone and email is required.
- This role requires an enhanced criminal record check
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our roaming tech volunteers provide one-to-one support to people with sight loss, visiting them in their own homes to help them get the most out of technology. They may help customers set up a new device, learn new features or trouble shoot tech problems. Roaming tech volunteers support people local to them.
- Good communication skills
- Customer focused approach
- Natural tech user
- Problem solving skills;empowering attitude
-
Home visits and venues across your local area. Access to telephone and email is required.
- This role requires an enhanced criminal record check and 2 references.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our roaming tech volunteers provide one-to-one support to people with sight loss, visiting them in their own homes to help them get the most out of technology. They may help customers set up a new device, learn new features or trouble shoot tech problems. Roaming tech volunteers support people local to them.
- Good communication skills
- Customer focused approach
- Natural tech user
- Problem solving skills
- Empowering attitude
- This role requires an enhanced criminal record check and 2 references.
Additional location information
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We really need people in the Lincolnshire, Derby and Northampton areas. Home visits and venues across your local area. Access to telephone and email is required.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our roaming tech volunteers provide on-to-one support to people with sight loss, visiting them in their own homes to help them get the most out of technology. They may help customers set up a new device, learn new features or trouble shoot tech problems. Roaming tech volunteers support people local to them.
We’re particularly looking for applicants from the Scottish Borders, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Kirkcaldy and Fife, Dundee and Angus, West Coast of Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway, East Lothian, West Lothian, Highlands (AB and IV postcodes).
*Good communication skills;
*Customer focused approach
*Natural tech user
*Problem solving skills
*Empowering attitude
This role requires membership of the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme (Adults).
This role requires 2 references
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our roaming tech volunteers provide one-to-one support to people with sight loss, visiting them in their own homes to help them get the most out of technology. They may help customers set up a new device, learn new features or trouble shoot tech problems. Roaming tech volunteers support people local to them. Opportunity available in the following postcodes: SP, SN, DT, BH, BA, EX, PL, TA, TQ and TR
*This role requires an enhanced criminal record check
*This roles requires 2 references
*Home visits and venues across your local area. Access to telephone and email is required.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our roaming tech volunteers provide one-to-one support to people with sight loss, visiting them in their own homes to help them get the most out of technology. They may help customers set up a new device, learn new features or trouble shoot tech problems. Roaming tech volunteers support people local to them.
- Good communication skills
- Customer focused approach
- Natural tech user
- Problem solving skills
- empowering attitude
- This role requires an enhanced criminal record check
-
Home visits and venues across your local area. Access to telephone and email is required.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our roaming tech volunteers provide one-to-one support to people with sight loss, visiting them in their own homes to help them get the most out of technology. They may help customers set up a new device, learn new features or trouble shoot tech problems. Roaming tech volunteers support people local to them.
Currently volunteers are needed in Stockton on Tees, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland.
- Good communication skills
- Customer focused approach
- Natural tech user
- Problem solving skills
- empowering attitude
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Home visits and venues across your local area. Access to telephone and email is required.
- This role requires an enhanced criminal record check
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join our amazing team and make a real difference to people living with sight loss. Help create a welcoming and safe environment for people to share their experiences, ask questions and support each other and connect with a local community in a group setting via Facebook.
In this role you will be:
• Managing group membership – authorising Requests to Join.
• Creating a warm and welcoming environment.
• Supporting group conversations.
• Working with a Volunteer Moderator Team to create engaging content for the Group.
• Ensuring House Rules are followed and content is appropriate.
What you’ll gain from the role:
• An opportunity to give something back.
• A chance to build a strong community.
• A sense of achievement through the difference you make.
• A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people
• An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies.
In return for donating your time we will provide:
• A rewarding experience.
• A great Induction and training.
• A supportive manager.
• Regular updates and catchups.
• Expenses.
• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join Us in Shaping the Future: Bring your passion for eye care and diverse expertise to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need. Become a Trustee of Vision Care for Homeless People!
- Are you passionate about ensuring everyone has access to essential eye care services, regardless of their circumstances?
- Are you eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those experiencing homelessness?
- If so, we invite you to consider becoming a Trustee at VCHP, where we're dedicated to providing vital eye care to those in need.
About Us
At VCHP, we believe that everyone deserves the right to clear vision and eye health. Since 2003, we've been on a mission to provide comprehensive eye care services to individuals experiencing homelessness across the UK. From eye exams to prescription glasses, we're committed to ensuring that no one is left behind when it comes to their vision. Now, as we look to the future, we're seeking dynamic individuals to join our board and help guide our strategic direction.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. Do you know how to positively challenge the status quo? At VCHP, we're on a mission to provide essential support to those experiencing homelessness, and as we move forward, we recognise the importance of having a diverse and skilled board to guide our efforts effectively. We're currently seeking individuals who can bring specific expertise to address the existing skills gaps on our board. We're particularly interested in candidates who possess one or more of the following skills and experiences:
- Board Experience: To provide strategic leadership and governance oversight.
- Digital Skills: To navigate the digital landscape and leverage technology for organisational growth.
- Cybersecurity: To ensure the security and integrity of our digital infrastructure.
- Lived experience of homelessness or experience as a service user: To offer firsthand insights into the needs and challenges of our service users.
- Charity Law and Compliance: To ensure that we operate in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Policy Development: To develop robust policies that align with our mission and support our organizational objectives.
By adding individuals with these specific skills to our board, we aim to enhance our capacity to fulfil our mission and serve our community more effectively. For the full role description, which outlines essential skills and responsibilities, please contact us.
Why Join Us
- Make an Impact: As a Trustee, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve and contribute to positive change in our community.
- Professional Development: Joining our board offers valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth, including leadership development, networking, and learning from experienced colleagues.
- Be Part of Something Meaningful: Join a dedicated team of like-minded individuals who are committed to making a difference and creating a brighter future for VCHP and those we support.
How to Apply
If you're ready to embark on this rewarding journey and help shape the future of VCHP, we'd love to hear from you!
To apply, kindly detail your alignment with the desired skills and experiences and articulate your motivation for seeking the role of trustee at VCHP within a concise response of no more than 2 pages. Please accompany this with your CV, if you have one.
If you want to learn more or have questions before applying, please contact Anna, who will be happy to assist you. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact Anna who will be happy to advise on this.
Closing date for applications: 31st May 2024, with the possibility of interviews conducted on a rolling basis.
Interview dates: July 2024. While this role can be carried out remotely, please note that there will be one annual face-to-face meeting.
To apply, kindly detail your alignment with the desired skills and experiences and articulate your motivation for seeking the role of trustee at VCHP within a concise response of no more than 2 pages. Please accompany this with your CV, if you have one.
Closing date for applications: 31st May 2024, with the possibility of interviews conducted on a rolling basis.
Interview dates: July 2024. While this role can be carried out remotely, please note that there will be one annual face-to-face meeting.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Responsibilities:
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Updating the events calendar
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Planning events in advance - particularly face-to-face events
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Promoting events through email
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Assisting with the monthly newsletter, including the latest events and liaising with IT to get it sent out
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Creating graphics on social media for events and partnerships with other organisations
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Liaising with the social media team, ensuring that events are promoted on Twitter, TikTok and Instagram
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Thinking up new event ideas
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Working to ensure the smooth running of the monthly book club
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Identifying new organisations and individuals who are queer Muslims and allies to collaborate with
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Contacting organisations and venues
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Working with others in the team to arrange in-person events
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Sending thank-you emails after all events
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Updating contact/partner database
Experience/skills required:
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Working in a team but also independently, using initiative
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Organisation and time management skills
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Ability to use OutSavvy, Google Suite (including Google Calendar and Google Meet), HootSuite and Discord (or willingness to learn)
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Familiarity with social media platforms (or willingness to learn)
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Teamwork and collaboration with other individuals and organisations
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Strong communication
Reporting to: Programmes Officer
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in your community? Do you have expertise in finance and a desire to contribute to a cause that positively impacts lives? If the answer is yes, then this could be the perfect role for you!
STAMP Revisited is a small but ambitious charity, which provides advocacy and emotional support to those experiencing mental health difficulties. We support them to access vital services they need that they would not be able to access independently. We have already supported thousands of the most disadvantaged people to have their voice heard and respected.
We are currently recruiting a new Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. As a Trustee of STAMP Revisited, you will play a crucial role in setting the strategic direction of the charity and ensuring good governance. You will contribute to ensuring that the charity fulfils its mission, operates effectively, and remains accountable to those experiencing mental health issues.
In addition to the general duties as Trustee, as Treasurer you will play a pivotal role in securing the financial integrity and sustainability of our charity. You will ensure that effective and appropriate financial measures are put in place and report to the Board at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation.
If you are interested in finding out more about being a Treasurer and sitting on our Board, we would love to hear from you. Our Board welcomes people from diverse backgrounds, aged 18 or over with a wide range of skills. We are keen to welcome people who have personal experience of mental health challenges, including service users and carers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.