Mental Health Volunteer Roles

Amazing, giving, inspiring and awesome are just a few of the words we would use to describe our volunteers.

Our volunteers play an integral part in the services we provide and the people we support. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will really make a difference whilst gaining experience along the way, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.

About the role

We are looking for volunteers to support our Advocacy Service in Barnsley. You will be based at home but will travel throughout Barnsley and, ideally, you will be able to commit 7 hours per week to volunteering.

You will receive training and regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role. You can read more about the benefits of volunteering on the full advert on our website.

About the service

Our service delivers statutory and community Advocacy to vulnerable adults who are experiencing difficulties around certain issues.

What you will be doing as a Volunteer Advocate

• Support people who live in care homes or supported living, people who in hospital as well as people in the community
• Ensure that vulnerable people have a voice and are heard
• Promote the independence of the service and support service users to ensure that they are at the heart of the advocacy relationship

What will make you a great fit for this role?

• Some experience of, or a desire to gain experience, supporting vulnerable groups
• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to empathise with others
• Ability to ask sensitive questions to make sure you understand the issue fully
• Ability to question and challenge in an assertive but professional manner
• Experience or knowledge of mental health and social care issues
• Good knowledge of ICT systems

Who are we?

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”

We welcome applications from everyone, applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning+ (LGBTQ+), people with a disability, or those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are actively encouraged to apply. We are proud to have also been awarded Disability Confident employer status. We have an ambition of becoming an anti-racist organisation and we recognise there is more to do in ensuring our recruitment is fair and inclusive, which is why we are recruiting new roles in helping us to achieve this.

We are excited to invite passionate and dedicated individuals to join us as Trustees and contribute to the establishment and development of our charity organisation. Our mission is to inspire humanity through education for change and growth, focusing on adulthood. If you are enthusiastic about shaping the future and making a meaningful impact, we want you on our team!

About believe-IN

At believe-IN, we are committed to being facilitators of change for individuals and organisations in transitions. Our mission is to provide lifelong educational services that empower adults to manage life changes effectively, fostering growth and preventing psychological declines. Grounded in humanistic principles, our values of Knowledge, Education, Leadership, Integrity, and Courage guide us in creating exceptional life outcomes for all.

We operate with a one-stop-shop concept, offering a variety of educational and training programs, activities, and initiatives to help individuals develop essential life skills, enhance personal development, and improve overall well-being during critical life changes.

Our Social Impact

Inspired by lifespan developmental psychology and human rights principles, believe-IN strives to create a brighter, more empowered future. We believe in providing a holistic and inclusive platform accessible to all, fostering a more harmonious and equitable society for everyone.

The Trustee Role

As a Trustee, you will be a key decision-maker, responsible for supporting the organisation's direction, values, and governance structure. Your dedication and leadership will be essential in shaping believe-IN's future. We are specifically seeking individuals for the following roles:

1) Treasurer:

- Finance professional with knowledge of charity finance (an advantage) or other accountancy background.

- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance risk and opportunity.

- Clear communicator, able to bring financial information alive to non-finance specialists.

- Willing to play an active role in areas such as forecasting, setting budgets, and liaising with auditors.

2) Fundraising Professional:

- Knowledge of charity fundraising (an advantage) or a willingness to learn.

- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance risk and opportunity.

- Background in management, fundraising, or community development.

3) Community Development Professional:

- Knowledge of charity Community Development Professional (an advantage) or an academic background and willingness to learn.

- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance risk and opportunity.

- Academic background in management, fundraising, or community development.

We are looking for individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the role, broadening the diversity of thinking on our board.

Application Notes

Applications can be made by sending a conventional CV (2-page max) and a covering letter (2-page max) outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

The closing date for applications is 17th of December 2023.

Join us in creating a world where everyone believes in themselves and can make the life they wish and deserve happen!

About the role: We are a small but rapidly growing charity at a pivotal moment in our evolution. We are looking for an exceptional person to take on the role of Treasurer/Trustee. The successful candidate will have a background in finance, strategy, governance and risk management.

About the Charity: At the Wilderness Foundation we work to keep people healthy and our planet wild! Since its inception in 1976 we have recognised the power of nature to bring about transformational personal growth and change the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people for the better. By connecting people to nature through our dynamic outreach programmes, we have achieved a strong track record of building resilience for those with challenging lives and introducing employment opportunities to young people who have been all but written off by society.

Each year we reach over 8,000 people across our diverse range of projects, including those struggling with mental health issues. Our experienced outdoor facilitators and therapists are uniquely skilled in empowering them to go beyond what they thought was possible. They build their resilience, whilst teaching them strategies, tools and techniques to look after their physical and mental wellbeing. In return, they have embraced our ‘leave no trace’ ethics, learnt to love nature and work with us to conserve it into the future. 

Main Duties of a Trustee (as listed by the Charity Commission)

• Ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes to the public benefit

• Comply with the charity governing document and the law

• Act is the charity’s best interests

• Manage the charity’s resources responsibly

• Act with reasonable care and skill

• Ensure the charity is accountable

• Dedication to the charity’s cause and objectives and willing to act as the charity’s ambassador to external bodies, individuals, charities and companies.

Key tasks of the Treasurer/Trustee

he Treasurer/Trustee will oversee the monitoring of the organisation’s finances on behalf of the whole board of trustees, to report regularly on them to the board, lead the Finance and General Purposes Committee and to make sure that money and property are properly managed. They will ensure that bookkeeping, record keeping, and budgeting are done properly. This includes: 

• Ensuring proper systems are in place for budgeting, financial control and reporting;

• Overseeing and monitoring procedures to reduce the risk of fraud;

• Keeping all trustees properly informed about the state of the organisation’s finances and business processes;

• Ensuring financial reports to the trustees are comprehensible and properly discussed;

• Ensuring accounts and other financial reports are produced in the proper form and on time as required by other bodies (such as the Charity Commission & OSCR, & Companies House);

• Overseeing the appointment and communications with auditors or independent examiners, according to legal requirements.

• Monitor the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources, and report to the CEO and the board.

• Oversee the charity’s financial risk-management process and report financial health to the board of trustees at regular intervals.

• Act as a counter signatory for online banking and applications to funders.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure all strategic plans are financially appraised and budgets are aligned to both short-term and long-term objectives each year.

• Suggest alternative scenarios while evaluating strategic plans as part of the risk management process and as part of performance and reporting scenarios.

• Ensure a high standard of management accounting is maintained in order to support informed financial decisions and efficient management of daily operations.

• Support the CEO to prepare, produce and monitor the management accounts regularly.

• Create greater transparency and accountability to improve resource allocation and charity’s image by adding specific measures as per the Charities Statement of Recorded Practice (SORP) guidelines

• Explain technicalities of accounts in plain language which is fully understood by the trustees.

• Develop a reserves policy and safeguard the organisation’s finances.

• Keep the board informed of free reserves position regularly and provide advice to cope with changing circumstances.

• Chair finance committees in line with standing orders and terms of reference and report findings/developments back to the board of trustees.

• Advise on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plans.

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant or demonstrable financial experience/expertise with not for profit awareness and knowledge.

• Competent IT skills.

• Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the board and other stakeholders.

• Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement

• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship, and the Treasurer role in particular

• Good communication and leadership skills

Time Commitment

• The Treasurer/Trustee will be expected to visit the charity office at least once every two months to meet with the Finance Team and/or CEO.

• The board meets a minimum of 4 times a year and the Treasurer/Trustee is expected to be available for all meetings, in person or virtual – dates agreed in advance.

• The Treasurer/Trustee will Chair the Finance & General Purposes Committee which meets 4 times a year.

Location

Board meetings are conducted at either the Charity office (CM3 3FE) or virtually, by prior agreement

You will be responsible for developing, testing, maintaining and documenting the applications provided by the Nightline Association IT department, under the direction of the Projects Team Lead. You will also assist the Support Specialists in responding to technical queries that are related to our software provision.

We primarily use a LEMP stack; our flagship piece of software is written using the Laravel framework with a Vue.js front end.

Nightlines provide an anonymous and confidential listening and information service, run by students for students at their university. They work to improve student mental health and wellbeing and are open at night when no other university welfare services are available. Nightline services now cover over 100 universities and colleges, or over 1.5 million students, thanks to an incredible team of over 2,500 trained student volunteers.

The Nightline Association is the registered charity that supports, promotes and develops Nightlines. Nightline Association is run entirely by volunteers, who get to play a hands-on operational and strategic role in the running of a national charity. By volunteering for the Nightline Association you will not only gain more awareness of the work of the Association and the charity sector, you will also gain transferable skills and make new friends.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce clean well-tested code that meets the specified requirements.

• Undertake code reviews for pieces of work contributed by other team members.

• Listen to feedback from peers, including that provided in code reviews.

• Feed into ongoing projects to ensure they are meeting the stakeholders’ requirements.

• Ensure software documentation is kept up to date as the software evolves.

• Regularly check your emails and team messages, and respond to messages addressed directly to you in a timely manner.

• Keep your line manager informed of your progress, any issues or concerns, and any upcoming periods of absence.

• Keep your tasks up to date on the task tracking system (Jira).

• Attend online department meetings once a month.

• Constantly try to improve ways of working.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Web development experience, particularly with PHP, JS, HTML and CSS.

• Familiarity with Git.

• Experience in automated software testing.

• Understanding of software design principles.

• Self-motivated with effective time management skills.

• Able to work effectively as part of a team.

• Effective communication skills.

• Understanding of and commitment to the Association’s values and to supporting and developing the Nightline community.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Laravel or Vue.js.

• Prior experience with a Nightline service and/or the Nightline Association.

• Understanding of Nightline or other helplines, or the wider mental health, higher education or charity sectors.

• Using issue tracking systems (we use Jira).

• Writing articles, reports or guides.

Commitment

Whilst how much time you commit to your role at the Nightline Association is largely down to you, we usually expect volunteers to commit an average of four to eight hours a month. However, we would also like to stress that this is very much a guide and that volunteers are by no means obliged to commit that amount of time every single week. 

You would be expected to attend online team meetings roughly once a month, and to keep up to date with your emails and team messages. The Nightline Association also has three away days each year which you are encouraged to attend when you can.

The counselling team in our Brighton offices are looking for a qualified counsellor to provide short term counselling support to people living with HIV or affected by HIV.

The type of tasks/activities you could be involved with:

1.To assess clients’ suitability for counselling (when applicable)

2.To provide short term counselling sessions (up to 12 sessions)

3. To maintain clients’ files and ensure collection of appropriate information from clients

4. To attend counselling supervision (individual and group) as agreed

5. To work collaboratively with the senior counsellor, volunteer counsellors and with other Terrence Higgins Trust staff & volunteers as appropriate

Desirable skills/experience sought:

1.  Qualified counsellor (can be working towards BACP accreditation or equivalent professional qualification

2. Having provided a minimum of 120 supervised counselling hours

3. Relevant counselling experience within a related field

4.  Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary agency

5.  A good understanding of issues relating to HIV and the treatment of HIV

6. Experience of maintaining a varied caseload

7.  Ability to deliver service in a non-judgemental and nondiscriminatory manner

8. Commitment to personal and professional development

9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

10.  Ability to maintain confidentiality

11. Commitment to representing THT in a positive & constructive way.

12.  Experience providing counselling online and/or over the phone

13. We currently deliver face to face sessions during working hours from our offices in Ship Street and zoom (or equivalent) sessions at several times throughout the week.

Please feel to contact us as this is changing. Please visit the THT for full details of this role and to apply for it. 

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind are excited to be recruiting for reception volunteers based at our site in Greenwich.

First impressions last. When people contact us or visit our premises, their perception of BLG Mind often lies in the hands of our reception team. Our reception volunteers play an important role at the centre, ensuring that the front of house service runs smoothly, and that our visitors, volunteers, and staff receive a professional, warm, and friendly welcome.

Reception volunteers cover the reception service Monday to Friday, morning shifts are from 9.30am to 1:30pm, and afternoon shifts are from 1:30pm to 5pm.

We ask that our reception volunteers commit to at least 4 hours a week for a minimum of 6 months.

Essential Skills:

• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word and Excel in particular) and database systems.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• A patient and compassionate approach, along with the ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.

Benefits:

• Regular training and development opportunities.
• Ongoing supervision and support.
• An opportunity to be part of a team and meet new people.
• An opportunity to help people within the local community.

Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich Mind is committed to the value of diversity, equity of opportunity and elimination of discrimination in all forms.  We are passionate about providing the best opportunities for the people we support.

Closing date: Sunday 10th December (11:59pm)

How to apply:

Read the Role Description attached. Download and complete an application form and send to HR by the closing date.

We currently have volunteering placements available with the Islington Mind Welfare Benefits Clinic. The Clinic runs from our head office on Fridays and provides vital support to our service users in accessing welfare benefits.

The role will involve supporting Islington Mind service users with applying for Personal Independence Payment, Employment and Support Allowance, and Universal Credit. This includes the completing of benefit forms, corresponding with the Department of Work and Pensions, and accompanying service users to health assessments. The role therefore requires a familiarity with Microsoft Word and a good level of written English. An insight and understanding of mental distress is also needed as you will be engaging in difficult conversations. This is intense but rewarding and vital work as you will be supporting people to access essential income. It would be an advantage to have interest and understanding of the benefits system.

Please note this is not a clinical or therapeutic role and involves providing practical support.

We ask for a commitment of at least 1 full year one day a week on Fridays (+ about 2-3 months for DBS check and induction), although there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer more than one day a week should you wish to do so. Induction and training to this role will be provided as well as regular support and supervision. Travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed. And work references provided after completion of one year volunteering.

If this sounds interesting and suitable to you, please complete the application form and return with your CV and a letter of interest, indicating why are you interested in the role. Send these to Rosa Morris (email address provided via our link)

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to take on the role of Treasurer for Rochdale and District Mind. The purpose of your role as a Treasurer is to lead the board in its oversight of our finances and offer financial guidance to the wider board and our CEO and Senior Leadership Team. We have a diverse board and warmly welcome first-time and suitably qualified candidates who bring new perspectives.

Role Responsibilities:

• Oversee the financial affairs of Rochdale and District Mind and ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice.
• Oversee efficient record-keeping.
• Monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation.
• Oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits.
• Review periodically the charity’s financial control procedures to ensure they are up to date and adequately protect the charity’s assets.
• Lead the Audit and Finance Committee, working with the CEO and Finance Manager to set appropriate agendas, reporting to the board and ensuring that action points are monitored and taken forward.

Requirements:

You will need to:

• Have a certified accountancy qualification.
• Be proficient in analysing financial and non-financial information strategically.
• Have the ability to balance independent judgment with effective teamwork within the board.
• Have strong communication skills, with the ability to work supportively and collaboratively with Co-Chairs, CEO, and Finance Manager, being accessible via email or phone between board meetings.
• Demonstrate commitment to the organisation's vision of supporting mental health and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrate willingness to comprehend and fulfil trustee duties, and attend necessary training, particularly if new to the role of Treasurer in a charitable organisation.

About us

Rochdale and District Mind is a mental health charity that supports people in the community who are facing mental health challenges. As part of the Mind Federation and the Mind in Greater Manchester partnership, our goal is to ensure that individuals do not face mental health issues alone and can live free from stigma and discrimination.

You may have experience of the following: Trustee, Board Member, Committee Member, Treasurer, Accountant, Audit, Chair.

Contact us if you have any questions about the role:

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please get in touch with us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help make the application process work for you.

How to apply

Eastside People is supporting Rochdale and District Mind in the recruitment of this role.

Please ensure you read the Candidate Information Pack before applying. Application is with a CV and covering letter which should indicate why you are interested in applying for the Treasurer role and how you meet the person specification.

The closing date for applications is 18 December 2023. Interviews will take place in the week commencing 8 or 15 January 2024.

Our wonderful charity team is expanding and we are looking to take on more compassionate, reliable and conscientious volunteers with an interest in walking and helping others. We are looking to take on volunteers across the UK for facilitating in-person events.

One of the most effective support events we provide is in the form of our short walking and talking get togethers for those who are grieving. We are looking to increase our in-person get togethers across the country and are recruiting some volunteers to help us do so.

What does it involve? We meet as a small group, grab a tea/coffee, and mosey along together. This could be in a local park, along a canal, in the countryside, etc. It’s pretty simple but can be hugely cathartic and effective for those who are really struggling with their loss and feeling isolated. We are passionate about offering the best possible care to an often-ignored population.

Walking volunteer roles involve facilitating a social get together / walk for people whose loved ones have died from cancer. This largely involves being the meet and greet person for those attending. Volunteers are welcome to design the get together (choosing a location locally) or we can help you do so. The walks are very informal and relaxed, and are targeted at bringing people together rather than having to cover many miles. Get togethers normally last 2 hours.

We will provide full training for the role and supervision.  We ask for at least a 1-year commitment, which involves facilitating up to 4-6 walks a year.

Please note the role is for in-person events (charity job would only accept ticking the remote role box without us specifying the location)

We are seeking passionate and empathetic individuals to join our team as a volunteer Been There mentor. In this online chat-based role, you will have the unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of people struggling with body image issues.

In return, you have the chance to:

• Use your experience to benefit and support someone else
• Make a difference in someone’s life and contribute to changing the current epidemic of body image issues in our society
• Deepen your understanding and skill base with our in-house training course, partnered with The Body Image Treatment Clinic 
• Build your communication and interpersonal skills
• Gain confidence and leadership skills
• Share your personal experiences to help others in need
• Flexible working hours
• Attend virtual meetups with other mentors and experts for support and discussion opportunities
• Enjoy being part of the Been There community, and become part of Been There’s incredible journey.

Our requirements:

All mentors must have had personal experience with body image issues, and are now in a position where they feel able to support someone else through their own.

Alongside this, we need you to:

• be over 25 years of age
• be able to complete around 6-8 hours of online training and assessment 
• successfully undergo all necessary safeguarding checks including DBS and personal references
• agree to Been There’s confidentiality and privacy policy guidelines
• be able to commit to a minimum of six months volunteering with Been There
• have access to a quiet and private environment to complete your online training and deliver one-to-one mentoring sessions (for 1-3 hours per week).
• have a secure internet/data connection in order to access the Been There app

If you are interested in joining our amazing and growing family, then you can apply via our app.

You can contact us via our web page or any of our socials if you need more information.

We are looking for Volunteer Group Facilitators to support our group sessions in Bristol. You will be based at different locations across Bristol and, ideally, you will be able to commit to around 2 hours per week to volunteering.

You will be supporting our Group Development Coordinator at group sessions and workshops. This will involve making sure that group members feel comfortable in the space, and striking up conversations with group members and ensuring everyone feels included and valued.

You will receive training and regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role. You can read more about the benefits of volunteering on the full advert on our website.

About the service

The Bristol Community Support Services team is dedicated to delivering a high-quality service that focuses on supporting individuals to achieve goals. The aim is to improve the lives and support independence for those living with a mental illness.

What you will be doing as a Volunteer Group Facilitator

• Supporting the group by welcoming individuals and creating a comfortable and welcoming environment
• Helping to set up before the group starts (laying out supplies, checking attendance etc.)
• Creating a space in which people are able to speak freely and share as much or as little as they want

What will make you a great fit for this role?

• Understanding the importance of confidentiality
• Being able to relate to people from all backgrounds and remain non-judgmental
• Having excellent active listening skills and a good ability to build rapport
• Being punctual and reliable

If would like to express an interest for this opportunity, please complete an application as soon as possible as the advert may close early if we receive a high level of interest.

Who are we?

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”

We welcome applications from everyone, applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning+ (LGBTQ+), people with a disability, or those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are actively encouraged to apply. We are proud to have also been awarded Disability Confident employer status. We have an ambition of becoming an anti-racist organisation and we recognise there is more to do in ensuring our recruitment is fair and inclusive, which is why we are recruiting new roles in helping us to achieve this.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

To assist the Branch Treasurer in various tasks which may include:

• Processing and recording income from events, donations and grants, including physical funds accumulated from collections;
• Preparation of month end management accounts schedules and analysis;
• Drafting of funding applications and end-of-grant reports as required by the donor; and
• Review of finance policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To support CLS’s fundraising efforts by assisting in the processing and recording of income;
• To liaise with Treasurer in order to keep track of grants and donations from private and corporate partnerships and assist in applications to the same;
• To assist the Treasurer in various other finance related processes;
• To comply with Samaritans confidentiality and data protection policies at all times;
• To work alongside the staff team, Trustees, Directors and other volunteers to provide financial administration support.

QUALITIES & EXPERIENCE

• At least a few years experience in a professional finance or accountancy position
• Friendly and approachable
• Experience with Excel spreadsheeting (graphing, pivot tables, medium scale computations, data manipulation)
• Experience with Powerpoint (simple presentations)
• Experience with Word (simple documents)  
• Numerate
• Enthusiasm and commitment to Samaritans
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to utilize skills to support a good cause

LOCATION, TRAVEL & EXPENSES

• Based at the Central London branch in the staff team office, utilizing a support volunteer desktop, so proximity to the branch or a willingness to travel in would be desirable 
• All reasonable out of pocket expenses related to the role, most notably travel, will be reimbursed by the branch in line with the relevant Expenses Policy.

KEY BENEFITS

• Opportunity to positively affect the work of Samaritans
• Become part of a friendly and dedicated team
• Become involved in the running and operation of the branch
• Develop or gain knowledge of the financial management of a charity organization

Accountable to: Branch Treasurer, Trustees and Branch Director

Liaises with: Community and Corporate Engagement Officer, Finance Working Group, Branch Treasurer

Works within a team of: Staff at the Branch along with the Treasurer 

Time expectation: Flexible, but the applicant's core availability should be at least once a week, and on a Monday or Wednesday

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

To support the Community & Corporate Engagement Officer at various fundraising collections, special events and sporting challenge events throughout the year.

POSITION AND SUPPORT IN ORGANISATION

Accountable to: Community & Corporate Engagement Officer

Accountable for: Collect donations and support the delivery of our calendar of community fundraising events.

Liaises with: Community & Corporate Engagement Officer and possibly other members of the staff team

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collection donations with our collection buckets and card readers
• Manning a charity stand at an event
• Cheering on our challenge event participants at a race
• Welcoming guests at events
• Selling raffle tickets
• Offering general information about the charity and our services to the public

QUALITIES & EXPERIENCE

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Enthusiasm
• Reliability and punctuality
• Positive attitude 
• Ability to work in a team-based environment 
• Knowledge of/interest in the work of Samaritans 

TIMESCALES & LOCATION

• A few hours per month depending on the events’ requirements. Its worth noting that many events take place in the evening, between the hours of 5pm and 7pm, and on weekends so please bear this in mind if you would like to further your application.
• Location varies depending on the events location (central London).

BENEFITS

• Experience of supporting charity events
• Become part of a friendly and dedicated team
• Personal development and training, and supporting a worthwhile cause
• Reimbursement of volunteer expenses

2wish exists to provide support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. As a Trustee with experience in the field of Human Resources, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of governance in policies and practice related to employee relations, recruitment, retention, reward, and recognition, as well as staff and trustee development. We are seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced people who can demonstrate enthusiasm for the charity and a strong commitment to its purpose.

Our Head Office is in Llantrisant, South Wales. Meetings take place on-site, as well as on Zoom/Teams.We estimate that the role requires a time commitment of 1-2 days per month. All Trustees are expected to attend meetings every two months (usually 6.30pm - 8pm), an annual away day, up to four charity events a year and the Annual General Meeting. Meetings can be online or in-person. Trustees are expected to undertake some work in between meetings to fulfil their responsibilities. This includes preparation for Board meetings, fulfilling actions assigned at meetings, providing active support to the executive team where expertise can add specific value, and taking part in training and development. Some Trustees sit on sub-committees, working groups or panels (e.g. Finance or Business Development groups). Trustees are usually appointed for a term of four years with the possibility of reappointment for a further term.

Main repsonsibilities include:

• To ensure the charity has appropriate procedures to: comply with current legislation and good practice; including employment, health and safety, equal opportunities, safeguarding & GDPR compliance/data protection etc.
• To assess the risks and measure the impact of HR interventions and contribute to the implementation of the organisational policies and practices in the context of furthering the charity’s objectives.
• To ensure the long-term strategic oversight of the charity’s staffing requirements in relation to the expansion goals of the charity.
• To review and recommend current and future strategic resourcing and training and development to the Board of Trustees.
• To ensure the monitoring and performance review of the charity’ staff, identifying appropriate development opportunities.
• To monitor whether the service complies with its governing document and standards and if the needs of it’s service users are being met.

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced people who can demonstrate:

• Enthusiasm for the charity and a strong commitment to its purpose.
• Experience of performance management and HR/employment law issues and implementing them contextually.
• Ability to think strategically, focusing on key issues, whilst also understanding and supporting the practicalities of operating an independent charity.
• In-depth understanding, and, ideally, first-hand experience, of what constitutes best practice in charity governance.
• Act with reasonable care and skill, giving time, thought and energy to your role.
• To serve as an additional promoter of 2wish in the community, acting as an impactful ambassador and demonstrating a willingness to always act in the best interest of the charity.
• Ability to build on existing networks and offer sound, independent judgement and the ability to think creatively.
• Ability to inspire and contribute to a high performing Board and to build a close and productive relationship between other Board members, the CEO and staff team.
• Willingness to actively participate in discussions concerning the needs/goals of the charity.
• An understanding of the wider policy context in which the charity operates, including the bereavement and health and social care sectors.
• An understanding of the challenges facing small businesses and charities.