Volunteer Roles in North East
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We're setting up a new youth charity called REMIX and looking for volunteers to join us in the role of Graphic Designer who can help us get REMIX set up by designing some much needed branded designs that will help get us on our way to success.
REMIX aims to be a dynamic youth-focused charity passionate and committed to empowering young people from deprived areas and disadvantaged backgrounds across London and beyond by creating opportunities and experiences that address the holistic needs of young people, that EMPOWER young people and INSPIRE change that puts them on a path to TRANSFORM their lives for the better. Our evidence-based programmes will focus on developing essential life skills, fostering healthy lifestyles, and unlocking personal growth by experienced and dedicated positive role models in a safe and non judgemental environment, helping young people discover themselves and the world around them.
We're looking for volunteer Graphic Designer:
The Graphic Designer will play a crucial role in helping REMIX get recognised, build momentum and excitement for our new youth charity in London, creating some visually appealing content.
We need your help in any or all of the following designs;
- Vibrant Social Media Posts that captivate our audience on Instagram and beyond.
- Impactful Posters that commands attention both online and in the physical world.
- Engaging Roller Banners to be our visual ambassador at local events.
- Professional Business Stationery that establish our identity with sleek, branded materials such as business cards, letterhead, etc.
- Informative Welcome Booklets to introduce REMIX with flair and clarity.
- Dynamic Graphics to propel our cause with motion graphics, telling our story and so much more.
Together, let’s REMIX the narrative of our world!
REMIX
EMPOWER | INSPIRE | TRANSFORM
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is looking for three members of the Commercial and Partnerships Advisory Committee.
The Commercial and Partnerships Advisory Committee is to provide guidance and make recommendations to the Council or Executive Board on matters pertaining to commercial and partnership opportunities and activity, approach to safeguards and controls for partnership working, and advises them on commercial strategies and performance. The RSPB strategy recognises the importance of partnership in order to maximise the impact it can have. Similarly, commercial activities are key opportunities for the RSPB as we seek to grow and diversify our income.
In addition to making an important contribution to the work of the RSPB, through shaping its strategy and direction and influencing key decisions affecting its delivery of conservation outcomes, participating in an advisory committee can provide excellent networking opportunities, an opportunity to acquire practical experience of committee functions, decision-making process and further development of leadership skills, knowledge, and experience.
About you
We are looking for individuals with relevant experience to join our committees to provide independent, objective, challenging advice to support the Executive Board and Trustees in developing, shaping and implementing of RSPB strategies.
Essential skills, knowledge, and experience across one or more of the following areas:
1. Experience in building successful partnerships to further impact and setting common goals and outcomes.
2. Experience in developing and implementing commercial strategies that identify new income opportunities that help diversity the existing portfolio.
3. Experience in dealing with innovative financial products and how to take them to market.
4. Some prior involvement in the not-for-profit sector would be an advantage but not a requirement.
5. Leadership in setting up monitoring systems and KPIs for determining the effectiveness and success of these partnerships and commercial income stream.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the RSPB website, where you can find full details of the role and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role closes 10th May.
Our purpose is to advance the conservation of birds, other wildlife, and the natural world, by protecting and restoring habitats and landscapes.
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Purpose of the role?
People with a learning disability or additional needs are often isolated and excluded from mainstream leisure and social activities. We believe that EVERYONE has the right to have fun and feel safe.
Our adult citizens want to enjoy social & leisure activities with their friends, and by giving just a little time each month, you can help them do that.
What would I be doing?
You will help us to support a small group of people to enjoy a variety of activities including:
· Going to a local café or browsing the shops
· Going to the pub, restaurant, or cinema
· Activities such ten-pin bowling, visiting a park or attending a local event.
What do I need?
To be a volunteer you need to be
· Friendly
· Calm and patient
· A good listener
· Accepting of people who may be different to you
· Happy to chat
· Willing to learn and act within guidelines set out by Midland Mencap
· An enhanced DBS check and references will be required
When and where do you need me?
· Once or twice a month in the Coventry area
· Days and times to be arranged with the group (may include evenings and weekends)
What’s in it for me?
As one of our valued volunteers, Midland Mencap will offer you:
• The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities
and their family carers
• Any training and development that is needed
• The chance to develop your skills and gain experience
• The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team
• Support within your role
• Agreed out-of-pocket expenses
• Lots of appreciation for your amazing contribution
• Positive wellbeing from doing something great
• Improve career opportunities by adding your volunteer role to a CV
To campaign for and deliver accessible and inclusive community health and wellbeing support services for individuals, families, and carers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Would you like to make a real difference to the lives of individuals living with devastating and incurable conditions?
Alex TLC is a trusted and experienced organisation offering support and information for all those affected by a genetic leukodystrophy. These are a group of often terminal, rare neurodegenerative conditions, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds, most notably children. Established in 2004, we are recognised by the NHS and global stakeholders as the "go to" organisation for those affected by these devastating conditions in the UK.
Like many other small charities, we have grown organically from an informal support group to a thriving organisation supporting over a thousand individuals affected by leukodystrophy worldwide.
We are looking for experienced candidates to help develop and improve our existing beneficiary services as well as create and optimise future opportunities for growth.
It is an exciting time to join Alex TLC and we are delighted to be able to offer this opening to join our Board and complement current trustees.
Alex TLC currently employs 23 staff (three of whom are directly affected by leukodystrophy) and runs a charity shop business comprising five shops to support core costs.
We are looking for new trustees with experience in one or more of these areas: legal, PR, marketing, communications, fundraising, campaigning, political activity, IT, public health/care services, management, partnership, not for profit
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity Appeals Advisory Committee Members
Specialist areas: Disability
International Development
Could you lend your skills to help the BBC’s work with charities?
We are recruiting 2 new members to the BBC’s Charity Appeals Advisory Committee (AAC) which is made up of independent experts from the charitable sector. The AAC is a voluntary body which advises and supports the BBC’s Executive Board in matters relating to good governance and effectiveness of BBC charity appeals.
Role Responsibility
AAC members advise on policy, scrutiny, the allocation of broadcasting time and the strategic development of the BBC’s relationship to appeals. These include BBC Children in Need, Comic Relief, the Radio 4 Appeal, BBC One Lifeline, appeals in the Nations and English Regions, appeals on behalf of the Disasters Emergency Committee and other projects where funds are raised for charities.
The Ideal Candidates
We’re keen to hear from people who are, or who have been in a senior leadership role in a charity and who can bring expertise in charity governance and management. In particular we’re looking for people with specialist knowledge in one of the following sectors:
· Disability
· International Development
We’ll also need you to be able to demonstrate expertise in at least 2 of the following: social policy, fundraising, finance, grant making, legal issues, monitoring and evaluation.
The appointment will be for three years, renewable for a further three years by agreement. The position is unpaid but reasonable expenses will be met.
For more information please see the full advert here (LINK TO FULL AD) .
Closing date: 12 May 2024
Interviews are expected to be held w/c May 20th 2024.
Location: London / Online
£5,000 per annum, plus expenses
Quarterly Board Meetings take place in London in person, with the ability to join online for those unable to make an in-person meeting
The Innovation Unit is a dynamic, not for profit social enterprise. With an expert team and board we endeavour to grow and scale the boldest and best innovations, that deliver long term impact for people, address persistent inequalities and transform the systems around them.
We design and deliver innovation programmes that develop new ideas, working with local places, systems and partners to help adoption and adaptation to different contexts and different needs. We also pass on tools and techniques to inspire people to keep innovating, learning and iterating.
Collaboration is at the heart of our work. We value everyone’s lived experience, facilitate co-production and we help to reimagine and transform systems. Our approach is intersectional, and we share a core set of beliefs about enabling change that is owned and driven by the people it affects.
About the role
This role offers you the opportunity to sit together with people who are committed to using the power of social innovation to address the most persistent problems we face. The Board and executive have a strong sense of mission and are ambitious and focused on continuing to extend and amplify Innovation Unit’s impact.
Open, generative and productive, the Board brings together diverse experiences that contribute to rich conversations and offers high quality strategic advice, guidance and challenge. As Innovation Unit expands into current and new areas of work, we are looking for different experiences to continue to evolve our business model, deepen our impact and become more embedded in the systems that can affect change.
Who are we looking for?
We value all forms of diversity and thrive on new perspectives and constructive challenge, and we welcome individuals who are ambitious, optimistic and who are inspired to contribute to our future development. In particular we, are looking for individuals who have expertise in the following areas:
● Financial Strategy - IU starts 2024/25 in a strong financial position with a positive pipeline of contracts. We welcome someone who can analyse and understand our organisation through a strategic finance lens. Someone who is able to interrogate financial statements and reports to quickly identify core questions about organisational performance, priorities, and developments.
● Philanthropy and generating investment - we would welcome someone who has deep knowledge, strategic experience and credibility of generating investment from trusts and foundations. Expanding this aspect of our portfolio is central to our ability to drive, proactively, the change we want to see in the world.
● A ‘door opener’ - someone who can connect us and our work into public debate, thought leaders, and policy-makers - enabling us to contribute our learning to national conversations, as well as to our partners on the ground.
● Equity, diversity and inclusion - in the context of becoming an anti-racist organisation we are looking for someone who can offer strategic guidance and new perspectives on tackling inequalities within our organisation and through our work.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 28th May.
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Do you have a passion for organising social groups and meeting new people? Want a flexible voluntary role that allows you to make a difference to peoples’ lives? Then read on!
NWR is a membership organisation for women that has been bringing women together for over 60 years. We have over 300 groups across the country who meet for informal chats and discussions. Women of all ages are welcome to join.
What will you do?
Following the success of the new groups in Hertfordshire, we are recruiting volunteers across the country to set up new NWR groups in their area. These NWR groups will meet monthly in a local pub or bar with a set theme – this theme acts as an icebreaker and ensures that no two meetings feel the same! Themes could cover a wide range of topics and are designed to be light-hearted and an opener for conversations that could lead anywhere (and usually do!).
We hear from many members about how much joy NWR membership has brought to their lives; the friendships forged, companionship and wide-ranging conversations held. We want to reach more women to give them this opportunity.
Your role would be to run the group: promote it, schedule and run the meetings and respond to enquiries.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for volunteers who enjoy meeting and talking to new people, are familiar with using social media and have excellent administration and IT skills. In a nutshell, we’re looking for a “people person” who is comfortable with a spreadsheet and social media!
What will we provide?
We will provide training and support from staff who have experience of setting up and running a group as well as templates and promotional material for you to use. You would also be part of a friendly network of other volunteers.
The amount of time spent on the role will vary from week to week. It is estimated that the role will require 5-10 hours a month, which includes time spent at your meetings.
We are looking for dedicated, energetic and engaged people for the RE Museum’s first independent Board of Trustees.
We have vacancies for up to six Trustees who will join us at a truly groundbreaking time, as we transition into a Charity Incorporated Organisation.
We are building a Board of Trustees with a diversity of backgrounds, skills and experience; ensuring that we are best place to realise our ambitions, improve our public offer, our care for the heritage of the Corps of Royal Engineers and ultimately the positive impact we have on the lives of our growing audiences.
Further information is available to download in the Trustee Recruitment Pack. We hope that you are keen to apply for the role and thank you for your interest.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
We are the only national non-profit supporting people in the UK impacted by borderline personality disorder (BPD). We provide peer support, signposting, information and advice to individuals living with BPD, their families and carers.
About the Role
Our busy support services team is seeking a reliable and organised volunteer to assist the signposting service. You will respond to queries from health and social care professionals and service users. In addition, you will provide administrative support to the team and processing referrals emailed into the service.
Responsibilities in this role include:
- Providing information and advice to health and social professionals and service users
- Processing new referrals
- Navigating and inputting information into our secure database, handling client data and sensitive information
- Explaining confidentiality to health and social care professionals and service users and seeking consent to store or share information where necessary
- Signposting and referring callers to appropriate alternative services as required
Who are we looking for?
The ideal volunteer will have:
- An understanding of the issues faced by people impacted by BPD, or willing to learn about this
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good administrative and computer skills including proficient use of Microsoft Office
- A solid understanding of the importance of professional boundaries and confidentiality
- The ability to exercise a non-discriminatory, non-judgemental approach to supporting people
- A flexible approach to your work
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
Please note you will need a DBS check (if you do not have one, we can do that for you)and two references for this role.
What can you gain from this opportunity?
As part of this role you will have the opportunity to:
- Work as part of a national organisation to support people impacted by borderline personality disorder, and their families
- Develop skills in providing signposting, information and advice
- Gain knowledge of the support service options available to people in the UK
- Gain experience of multi-agency partnership working
We offer full volunteer induction and training, where you will be fully supported to understand, and carry out every aspect of the role.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our volunteers. The service users we support come from all backgrounds and we want to reflect that in our volunteering team. We are happy to consider any adjustments you might need to support you in your role. If you would like to discuss this further with the volunteer team, please let us know. This will not affect your application.
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We are looking for a volunteer who would like to play a role in building others confidence. Would you be interested in supporting an individual to improve their numeracy abilities and prepare for their GCSE?
Do you have a love for teaching and supporting others? You will be matched with someone who is looking to improve their numeracy skills through your support, encouragement and tutoring you will make a difference to the people you work with! Confidence in numeracy will provide individuals with opportunities with their employability, studies and support their day-to-day life.
What you will be doing
- To support people who are not confident with numeracy to develop these skills through tutoring sessions over a video call
- Agree a mutual agreeable time and frequency that works for both parties 2 to 3 days a week.
- Engage in conversation, problem solving examples, maths based support
- To keep records of conversations and update the support worker on progress of sessions
The skills you need
- Interest in supporting people to develop their math skills. Background in teaching maths/numeracy is desirable
- Good communication skills
- Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere
- A tutoring qualification is desirable but not essential
- Mathematics qualification is essential
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for cat-loving volunteers to play a vital role in helping us improve the wellbeing of the cats in our care whilst they wait to be rehomed. Can you help them by providing a calm and caring home whilst we find their purrfect forever home
The Cheshire Altrincham Branch covers a large area of Cheshire and we work closely with the Inspectors to provide direct animal welfare services in our area.
The main activity of our branch is to rehome cats, dogs and other animals. We rely on fosterers to look after and care for our animals until we can find them their forever homes.
As a cat fosterer, you would be supporting the RSPCA in providing our cats with the safety of your home whilst tending to their welfare needs such as feeding and grooming. In addition to this, by providing a temporary loving environment, you will play a crucial role in a cat’s wellbeing and socialisation, which will significantly improve their chances of successful rehoming.
Once everything is in place, the animal centre will guide you through the fostering process and ensure that you have all the necessary equipment, food, and veterinary care for your fostered cat. The RSPCA is also happy to reimburse any other pre-agreed expenses that you may incur through volunteering for us.
Whilst our cats are in your foster care, you will:
- Provide them with care, suitable housing, and a safe environment as per our policies and guidelines.
- Feed, water, and groom them in line with our advice.
- Transport them to any veterinary appointments if required.
- Provide them with your time and patience.
- Help us spread the word about the cats in your care so they might find their forever home quicker.
- Playing and cuddles are also a must!
What we are looking for in a volunteer Cat Fosterer:
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Volunteers aged 18 or over who have had plenty of experience caring for cats.
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Fostering experience is beneficial but not essential as training is provided.
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For their wellbeing, our cats need to be kept in a separate room, so the whole family should be on board.
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Any existing pets or animals need to have been spayed/neutered (some medical reasons may mean they can’t be, so please let us know if this is the case).
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Volunteers need to be based in the following areas: Altrincham, Sale, Knutsford, Northwich, Hale, Timperley
What we can offer you as a volunteer Cat Fosterer:
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You will be making a massive difference to the welfare of the cats in your care.
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Join our lovely team of friendly cat fosterers and receive support from the branch manager as well as other fosterers in the team.
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Meet new people and make new friends.
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Learning new skills through our comprehensive induction and fostering training programme.
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Enhance your CV by adding your volunteering experience and newly acquired skills.
It is worth mentioning that our cats do have different needs as whilst some are ready for rehoming others may require rehabilitation or ongoing medication. Therefore, we also aim to understand your situation and circumstances to ensure that we match you with your perfect foster cat.
If this sounds like the purrfect role for you please apply now
Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees, and dependent on the position, you may need to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Main Purpose of Job:
Join us in our mission to provide vital community support services by hosting engaging virtual events as part of Mast Cell Action's initiatives.
Main Duties:
- Host virtual events including a variety of different sessions and community support spaces with compassion and empathy.
- Introduce speakers, moderate Q&A sessions, and facilitate audience interaction enabling all attendees who wish to get a chance to speak.
- Manage technical aspects of virtual events, to ensure smooth execution.
- Send pre and post event emails using our event platform, TicketTailor
- Collate feedback and add to our quote bank
- Raise safeguarding concerns using internal processes and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality and follow charity policies and procedures
- Undertake relevant training
Key Objectives:
- Host virtual events in a manner that captivates and engages the audience, keeping them interested and actively participating throughout the event.
- Reassure and validate participants' experiences whilst encouraging story-sharing.
- Manage the technical aspects of virtual events.
- Represent Mast Cell Action professionally at all times, demonstrating strong communication skills, reliability, and adaptability in a virtual environment.
Experience/Skills Required:
- Proven experience as a virtual event host, moderator, or similar role
- Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and adapt your hosting style to different event formats and audiences.
- Patience, empathy and compassion. Openness to support people from all backgrounds.
- Proficiency in virtual event platforms such as Zoom, with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues quickly and effectively.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a remote team, demonstrating reliability, flexibility, and professionalism.
Join Us:
If you're passionate about supporting communities and have the skills to host engaging virtual events, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to make a meaningful difference with Mast Cell Action.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Roots Academy
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.
Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.
Role Summary
Roots Academy is in the process of registering as a charity. As part of this process, the team are working towards creating policies, procedures and frameworks to ensure Roots is meeting charity governance requirements, and to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
The teams currently include:
- Executive team – will become the Trustee Board, once registered
- Leadership team – Team Leads include Finance, HR, Marketing, Fundraising, Academic, Delivery
As our Governance Lead, you will work closely with the Executive Team / Trustee Board, to establish a governance framework for the charity. You will also work closely with the relevant team leads to ensure each team has policies and procedures in place.
Key tasks
- Working closely with the Exec team, support the Trustee on-boarding process, to ensure all required documentation is obtained, and stored securely
- Support with trustee meetings, ensuring accurate record keeping of meeting agendas and minutes
- Manage registers; register of members of the board, register of interests, register of gifts, policy register, risk register, submitting to relevant regulators and responding to appropriate requests.
- Oversee the development of governance polices, such as Complaints Policy, Conflict of Interest Policy, Risk Management Policy, and Whistleblowing Policy.
- Work with the leadership team to ensure policies and procedures are in place, in line with best practice, and signed off by the Trustee board. This includes but is not limited to:
- Finance policies: Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Cash Handling, Due Diligence, Expenses, Reserves
- Marketing & communications policies: Data Protection, External Communications & PR Policy, Social Media Policy, IT & Internal Communication Policy
- Fundraising policies: Acceptance & Refusal of Donations Policy, Ethical Fundraising Policy
- Work with the People Team Lead to roll out HR and safeguarding policies and procedures
- Work with the relevant Team Lead to ensure Roots has all relevant insurances is in place – e.g. public liability insurance for fundraising events, travel insurance for trips abroad, employer liability insurance if employees are recruited in the future.
- Advise the board as necessary, keeping up to date with relevant laws and regulations, including but not limited to Charity Commission Regulations and the Fundraising Code of Conduct.
What we’re looking for
- Experience in charity governance
- Experience with risk management
- Experience with conducting compliance audits desired but not essential
- Strong understanding of Charity Commission Regulations and the Fundraising Code of Conduct
What we have to offer
- Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
- Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
- Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
- Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
This would be an ideal position for someone with experience in charity compliance or auditing, looking to volunteer their time and develop their leadership skills, in a faith-based start-up environment.
We will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, if you are interested please apply today - we would love to hear from you!
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Role: Charity Administrator / Manager / Trustee
Location: Remote
Job Type: Part-time
About Us:
The Spiritual Arts Foundation is a unique UK arts organisation dedicated to promoting the spiritual exploration of artistic expression. We believe in the transformative power of spirituality and the arts to inspire individuals and communities. Our organisation has over 90 professional creative members, including artists, authors, composers, singer-songwriters, filmmakers, and producers, 1200+ members within our ‘Spiritual Creatives’ Meetup group and a rapidly expanding volunteer management team of more than 40 writers, marketers, art historians, social media and digital marketing experts.
Position Overview:
The Spiritual Arts Foundation is seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable Charity Administrator / Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of charity law and regulations in the UK, along with extensive practical experience in setting up charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs), and Companies Limited by Guarantee (CLGs). In addition to possessing exceptional organizational and project management skills, the candidate should also have a genuine interest in spiritual subjects and a passion for making a difference in the world.
Responsibilities:
You will be required to:
- Provide expert guidance and support in the setup and registration of charities, CICs, and CLGs, ensuring compliance with relevant UK legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Consult with our legal team on the preparation of legal documentation, including governing documents, constitutions, and articles of association.
- Assist in the establishment of appropriate governance structures, and work with our HR team regarding the recruitment and training of trustees and board members.
- Assist our management and accounting teams to choose optimal bank accounts and obtain the necessary financial services for new charitable entities.
- Consult with our fundraising team to help implement our strategies for fundraising, donor engagement, and income generation.
- Offer strategic advice on staffing requirements, recruitment processes, and employment contracts.
- Help us to identify potential risks and opportunities associated with charity setup and operation.
- Keep abreast of changes in charity law, regulations, and best practices, and ensure that organizational policies and procedures remain up to date.
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams, external stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to achieve organizational objectives.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven experience in setting up charities, CICs, or CLGs in the UK, including a comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory framework.
- Knowledge of charity law, tax regulations, governance principles, and financial management practices.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment, fostering a culture of trust and respect.
- Genuine interest in spiritual subjects and a commitment to promoting values of compassion, empathy, and social responsibility.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and requirements, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
Why work with us?
- Highly cooperative & flexible team structure, filled with inspiring creatives and spiritual scholars.
- Self-promotion opportunities through the Spiritual Arts Foundations networking channels for artists and creatives.
- Gain personal fulfilment by contributing to spiritual growth and cultural enrichment as you support our mission.
- Enhance skills valuable in personal and professional life through hands-on involvement in spiritual arts initiatives.
- Build a network of like-minded individuals, fostering friendships, collaborations, and potential career opportunities in the arts and spirituality.
- Enjoy complimentary access to spiritual events, workshops, and experiences, deepening your knowledge and appreciation of the arts.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the successful growth of The Spiritual Arts Foundation.
Please can you ensure that you answer our two additional questions, especially the question relating to your spiritual interests. Spirituality is a fundamental aspect of our community, and candidates must have at least some interest in the subject to be considered for the role.
The Spiritual Arts Foundation is a unique UK arts organisation dedicated to promoting the spiritual exploration of artistic expression.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As a collection tin volunteer, you will play a vital role in supporting us to raise our profile and fundraise within your community.
You will look after the Magpas Air Ambulance collection tins within a designated area, replacing full tins and returning them to an agreed location. You can also help us by finding new locations in which to place tins. These collection tins are an important part of how we raise money, raising approximately £20,000 per year.
As a collection tin volunteer, you will be expected to:
- Represent Magpas Air Ambulance in a respectful and friendly manner
- Understand the work of Magpas Air Ambulance, having basic knowledge and enthusiasm for our service
- Wear your Magpas Air Ambulance ID badge, ensuring it's visible at all times
- Travel to your collection tins (on two or four wheels). Where motorised vehicles are used, you must hold a full UK driving license, have a road-worthy vehicle with up-to-date road tax, MOT certificate (where applicable) and fully comprehensive insurance.
- Establish the regularity of required tin collections in your area, keep a log of your activities and feedback to the Supporter Care Officer
- Proactively replace full collection tins as needed and deliver them to an agreed location within one working day of collection
- Place new tins in locations within your area, ensuring they are accurately labelled with the location and organisation's name
- Inform the Supporter Care Officer of any new tins placed or any changes, helping us to ensure records are accurate and kept up to date
- Follow all Magpas Air Ambulance policies and procedures, including reporting any accidents and incidents
- Recognise, respond to, and report any safeguarding issues or concerns
What to expect from us:
- Regular support and advice from our staff team
- Expenses covered in line with our volunteer policy
- On-the-job training specific to your role
- Events where you can meet other volunteers and share ideas
- Impressive skills to add to your CV and a reference if/when you need it
- The opportunity to meet like-minded people
- We are an equal opportunity organisation and welcome volunteers with diverse abilities
As well as joining the Magpas Air Ambulance family, you will make new friends and be an important connection within your community, representing the work of a lifesaving team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.