Volunteer Roles in Greater Manchester
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SPITALFIELDS CRYPT TRUST
Charity Number: 1075947
A Company Limited by Guarantee, Number 3734793, Registered in England
“The care, welfare, treatment and maintenance, in accordance with Christian ideals, of individuals in the United Kingdom who are suffering from the effects of alcohol or drug addiction, homelessness, social isolation, poverty and related problems.”
Spitalfields Crypt Trust charitable objects
ROLE DESCRIPTION
POST TITLE: Trustee (voluntary position)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Collective Board Responsibility
PURPOSE OF POST: To ensure the good governance of Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT)
HOURS: Evening Board Meetings of approximately 2 hours, 4 times per year with some additional commitments
SALARY: This is a voluntary role but reasonable expenses may be claimed
LOCATION: Meetings are normally held in SCT offices in Shoreditch (E1) or a
location near Liverpool Street Station (EC2)
ROLE FUNCTION: Charity Trustee - Finance experience is welcomed.
Non-Executive Director Company Member
Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT) is an East London charity embedded in the local community, providing practical help, support and training to people affected by homelessness and addiction. We are passionate about the people and communities we support and embrace creative, innovative and inclusive ways of working that build on our collective strengths. We provide a Recovery Hub (including an abstinence-based residential recovery facility, an addictions counselling programme and a Training & Development Programme), supported houses, a Housing First service, community supports, charity shops and two social enterprises supporting people in recovery from addictions to rebuild their lives. Our integrative approach is based on the concept of ‘Recovery Capital’, a whole-person approach taking into account physical, cultural, social, human and spiritual factors and assets.
SCT is committed to social justice and resolutely opposed to discrimination in society. We are committed to providing services, employment and volunteer opportunities on a fair and equitable basis, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion [please see Person Specification below], life-style, gender, sexuality, physical/mental disability, offending background or any other factor. No person requiring services from or applying to SCT for either voluntary or paid employment, will be treated less favourably than any other person on any grounds.
In employment we actively seek to recruit people with a good combination of talent, skills and potential, promoting equality for all, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We select all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, experience and commitment to the values and purposes of the organisation. (Sources - Equal Opportunities Policy 2.2 (i) and (v)).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Ensure the good governance of SCT in accordance with best practice
o Ensure with the Board and CEO that the charity’s Vision and strategic direction are aligned and consistent with the Charitable Objects as well as its operating environments
o Participate in Board meetings 4 times a year
o Use personal expertise to provide advice, assistance and guidance to the CEO as appropriate in consultation with other Trustees, including meetings and discussions with the CEO between Board meetings on specific issues or projects and attending Board committees (e.g. quarterly Finance Committee and/or Service Forum, etc.)
o Support and assist with the promotion of the Charity and its services
o The role has no Executive function
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Essential:
o A proven track-record in one of the following:
- a professional field
- the management of a service, department and/or organisation
- Governance and/or advisory role with an organisation
- lived experience of an issue relevant to SCT’s service provision
Desirable:
o Board/Committee experience
o A specialism in any of the following areas:
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- PR/Media/Marketing
- Fundraising
- Legal/Finance
- Human Resources
- IT
- Quality management
- Management
- Property/Real Estate/Housing
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
o Heart for the marginalised and passionate about supporting those with complex needs
o Good verbal communication skills
o Person with enthusiasm, motivation, commitment and sound judgment.
o Full commitment to SCT’s Mission and Ethos
o Personal Christian faith (GOR applies to SCT trusteeship as a Christian Charity)
o Ability to handle confidential information
o Ability to operate in a team
o Commitment to Equality & Diversity
Ability to comply with the requirements and responsibilities of a trustee as set out by the Charity Commission
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Become a GamCare Online Peer Supporter
Make a difference by using your own experiences
For over 25 years, GamCare has been there for people experiencing gambling harms, whether that be people who gamble themselves or someone impacted by someone else’s gambling. We offer support over the phone, face-to-face or online and our treatment is free, flexible and confidential.
We are currently recruiting for Online Peer Supporters, to provide one-to-one and group support to both individuals who gamble and those affected by someone else’s gambling. Using their own experiences of gambling-related harms, volunteers will support others digitally as part of our Online Support Services and will include email support as well as facilitating our Forum and Chatrooms.
Full training and ongoing support will be provided to enable you to use your lived experience to work with our team as an Online Peer Supporter, providing support to all of those affected by gambling.
We believe that peer support is essential in the recovery journey. It provides:
- Shared understanding
- Reduces stigma
- A non-judgemental environment
- Practical insights and tools
- Continued motivation and hope
Our online platforms are designed to provide social connection to those who could be isolated or feel they have no one else to talk to. People accessing our services have identified that receiving support from someone who has had similar experiences can really benefit them when overcoming the challenges they may face on their recovery journey. It also provides a sense of community and belonging and contributes to the long-term support of those accessing these services.
Training
A comprehensive training programme will be delivered by our Lived Experience Volunteering team to provide you with the skills and confidence to use your experiences to support others while protecting your own recovery. Training includes:
- Safeguarding
- Motivational interviewing
- Facilitation skills
Role Responsibilities
Online Peer Supporters will:
- Navigate and guide contacts through existing services at GamCare and the National Gambling Support Network.
- Use motivational interviewing skills while drawing from their own lived experience to provide a supportive, non-judgemental space for those affected by gambling harms.
- Facilitate discussions via our online support services, including:
Email – you will be paired with an individual for regular email correspondence (up to 3 emails per week for 6 months)
Chatrooms – you will facilitate group discussions and supporting conversation between people at various stages of recovery
Forum – you will initiate discussions, respond to posts, and provide encouragement, signposting and support to forum users
- Help individuals set aims and goals to move to a more positive, sustained recovery whilst also providing resources to support people with these plans.
- Recognise the purpose and remit of our service and signposting to other internal and external support where appropriate.
What can I expect from GamCare?
In return, GamCare will:
- Provide a full, comprehensive induction and training programme
- Give you access to a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator
- Offer and arrange 1:1 and group supervision
- Fully support your own wellbeing and recovery journey
- Give ongoing training and development opportunities
- Provide access to some internal job opportunities within our services team
- Provide a reference after 3 months of regular volunteering
Role Requirements
For any of our volunteering roles we ask that you have lived experience of gambling-related harms. This includes being affected by someone else’s gambling (friend or family member).
We ask that you’ve been in positive, sustained recovery for at least one year before volunteering with us.
This role is completely remote, so you’ll need access to a reliable internet connection, a computer and a confidential space.
For full role requirements, please see the Role Profile on our website.
Please note that this role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please do not let that deter you from applying as all applications will be considered.
Availability & Commitment
We ask that you have availability at a regular time for around 1-2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months.
Before volunteering with us, you will need to complete a mixture of self-directed online training and live online group training sessions delivered by our Volunteer Coordinators over a period of approximately 4 weeks.
Full details of the induction, including the next available dates will be sent to you by a member of the team within one week of receiving your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Make a real difference to children in Wales with a life-shortening condition by becoming a Community Engagement Volunteer today!
Our Community Engagement Volunteers are an extension of our Fundraising team and act as champions for Tŷ Hafan within their local community.
They are passionate about their cause and eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with others.
Supported by your local Regional Fundraiser, you will help us with various fundraising activities depending on your skills and confidence.
You will receive a full induction and ongoing training, as well as opportunities to meet other volunteers and have fun throughout the year.
We can't wait to welcome you!
Considerations:
Age requirement: 18+
Time commitment: Varied based on what you are able to do, but ideally, we would be looking for you to support for at least one day a month
Location: Across your local area
Why choose Tŷ Hafan?
Tŷ Hafan is a leading Welsh children's charity, with our hospice and headquarters based in Sully, Vale of Glamorgan.
We provide comfort, care and fun to children with life-shortening conditions, whilst supporting their families and helping them to make a short life, a full life; creating precious memories and helping them to make the most of the time they have together.
Tracy Jones, Director of Family Wellbeing and Outreach Services for Tŷ Hafan, said: “When families are told that their child’s life is going to be short, their whole world changes. It changes again when they realise they must consider end of life care, and again, when they finally lose their child.
“Tŷ Hafan is there to provide endless support to families from the moment their world changes.
“We can’t give a family more time, but Tŷ Hafan can make sure those families who find themselves facing a nightmare such as those faced by families in our care, have the time and the support they need.”
As a volunteer, you could be involved in various activities depending on your preferences, skills and experience, these include:
• Collecting and servicing donation boxes in your area and finding new places to place them
• Attending cheque presentations and giving talks about our work to local groups or schools
• Helping out at bucket collections and other fundraising events throughout the year
• Spreading the word about Tŷ Hafan's campaigns and events to your friends, family and contacts
• Sharing your passion for what we do with your community
To be a Community Fundraising Volunteer, you need to have a good knowledge of your local area and potential supporters, and a genuine enthusiasm for our cause. It would also be helpful if you are:
• Able to speak Welsh (not essential for all volunteers, but we welcome Welsh speakers)
• Confident and comfortable speaking in public about what we do
• Familiar with using social media
Here's what you can expect from our training program:
• A comprehensive induction by a member of the Fundraising team, including a tour of the hospice to see the impact of your support
• An annual training day at the hospice with tips on delivering talks, updates on policies and procedures, and a celebration of your achievements
• Regular contact from your Regional Fundraiser and invitations to team meetings and social events
• GDPR training on how to handle donations and cash safely and securely
• Exclusive access to some of our events as our guest;
• Reimbursement for travel expenses
The benefits of becoming a Community Engagement Volunteer:
• It's a great way to increase your knowledge of the charity sector, helping you in your personal and professional development
• You will make a positive impact in your community and beyond
• You can share your passion and knowledge about a cause that you care about with others
• You can develop your communication, leadership and interpersonal skills while expanding your network and making new friends.
• You can have fun and enjoy the satisfaction of contributing to our purpose
• You will be provided with Tŷ Hafan collateral such as an ID badge, T-shirt, and other branded materials where relevant.
Are you ready to join us as a volunteer?
You will be asked to complete a simple application form.
We will ask you to provide us with the details of two referees and a Basic DBS check is required for this role.
Tŷ Hafan will cover the costs of any background checks and we will contact you with details on completing a DBS, once your application is successful.
We can't wait to welcome you to the team!
This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not a legally binding one or an employment contract.
Providing care and support is something we are only able to do because of the kindness and commitment of our wonderful staff, supporters and volunteers
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MedEquip4Kids improves the health of babies and children in the UK by providing equipment not available from limited NHS resources. Since its foundation in 1985 the charity has raised over £25 million for lifesaving medical equipment, play and distraction facilities in hospitals and specialised disability equipment. We also deliver the Hummingbird Project, a six-week course for schools to support young people’s mental health.
We are looking for an inspiring and dedicated individual to join our Board of Trustees, which consists of five members with experience in healthcare and finance. In order to enhance the range of skills on the board, we are seeking someone with recent experience in PR and marketing. A background or interest in children’s healthcare would also be an advantage.
The successful candidate will attend six board meetings a year, where they will contribute to the overall governance of the organisation as well as offering specific guidance on developing the charity’s PR and marketing strategy.
MedEquip4Kids is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, LGBTQ, and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Humanists UK’s Assemblies for All website provides teachers with access to a fantastic range of carefully selected, high-quality, inclusive assemblies, with material from a wide variety of providers brought together on one easy-to-use platform. We’re now looking for a volunteer coordinator to help the Understanding Humanism team maintain and develop the site.
Assemblies for All continues to grow in popularity, and we need support with answering enquiries, keeping information on the site up-to-date, and adding new assemblies. There’s also a chance to research assembly materials and providers, and make recommendations about suitable new assemblies to include.
Key Activities
- Keeping an accurate record of the assemblies available on the Assemblies for All website.
- Helping to identify, and assess the suitability of, new assembly resources for addition to the website.
- Reaching out to organisations that provide suitable assemblies to inform them that the Assemblies for All website will be linking to their resources.
- Editing the Assemblies for All website where necessary, uploading new links to assembly resources, removing broken links, and finding replacement links where possible.
- Annually updating key dates in the calendar which change each year.
- Assisting the team with Assemblies for All promotion by
- Recommending the highest quality or most interesting assembly resources for posting on social media.
- Suggesting organisations and contacts to promote the website to.
- Responding to queries sent to the Assemblies for All email inbox.
The role will require 6-8 hours per month and is flexible enough to be able to be scheduled around other commitments.
Please read the full application pack.
If this sounds like the role for you, please get in touch telling us why you’re interested in the role and what you would bring to it (with reference to the ‘Key Activities’ and ‘Key Skills and Experience’ sections).
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Education Networks Manager, Bethan Fowler. She will be very happy to talk more about the role with you.
You can read our Recruitment and Promotion and Equal Opportunities policies online.
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Read moreAre you passionate about disability inclusion and playing your part in improving the nation’s health and wellbeing?
If so, we’re looking for three new trustees to join the Board at Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), as we continue to develop for the future.
At a time when more and more people are recognising the physical and emotional benefits of interacting with animals, our mission to ensure that everyone with a disability can benefit from the unique bond between humans and horses has never been more relevant.
You will join a refreshed and forward-looking Board, who are looking for candidates with significant skills and experience in at least one of the following key areas:
· Disability
· Equine expertise
· Fundraising
· Brand and marketing
Applications close on April 8th. This is a voluntary position.
About RDA
RDA is a pioneering organisation and the only major UK charity whose focus is squarely on the therapeutic benefits of bringing people and horses together.
Our mission is to ensure that anyone with a disability can benefit from the unique bond between humans and horses, and we have been transforming lives through horses for over five decades.
Last year our horses enriched the lives of 20,000 disabled children and adults. Through fun activities like riding and carriage driving, we provide therapy, fitness, skills development and opportunities for achievement. Our participants build confidence and independence.
RDA is a diverse and inclusive organisation, welcoming participants of all ages with physical disabilities, sensory and cognitive differences, long-term physical and mental health conditions.
Our impact is achieved through an incredible grassroots network of over 400 independent member groups across the UK, powered by 13,000 amazing volunteers and coaches.
RDA is an equal opportunities employer. No job applicant or employee will be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
We believe that diversity of views and experience are paramount to how we develop and grow our charity. As such we actively encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of disability, BAMER and LGBTQUIA+ communities, and from less advantaged backgrounds.
Thank you for your interest.
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Web Editor Volunteer Role Description
Are you passionate about changing the way we treat animals? Do you want to help reduce damage to our environment? Do you want to get people to enjoy healthy vegan food that looks good and tastes great?
The Vegan Society makes veganism more accessible and an easily adopted approach by supporting individuals, policy and decision makers, caterers, manufacturers, health care professionals and the media.
Why do we need you?
Our website covers a huge range of topics, aimed to support people in becoming, and staying, vegan. Keeping all of these up to date takes a lot of hours and many hands, especially when it comes to pages that need regular updates involving sourcing and editing images, improving accessibility, and updating content.
What does the role involve?
The role will involve a variety of different tasks in updating the website such as:
- Assisting the web team with content migration for the society’s new website.
- Adding and updating the events page, which will include editing images and proofreading content for the page.
- Reviewing and fixing pages with broken links.
- Publishing and updating recipes on our recipes page.
- Supporting with accessibility improvements to the site such as adding alt tags to images.
- Undertaking search engine optimisation tasks, such as identifying key search terms and popular pages we could develop.
- More advanced web editing and development tasks may be offered to volunteers depending on their skillset and level of experience.
We expect that tasks will be assigned based on your experience and confidence in the area, with full support from the Web Officer. This would all happen in software we provide. Our website CMS currently is Drupal; however, we will be moving over to Umbraco soon, so you would become familiar with this.
What training and development is available?
Each task will be introduced in a phased way, with a full induction and training session on each area. We will provide training for specific areas, based on your existing experience. There are opportunities for all our roles to develop and to take on more responsibility.
What skills would be useful in doing this role?
- Familiarity with content management systems such as WordPress, Drupal or Umbraco would be an ideal foundation for this role.
- Experience with web editing.
- Ability to use digital systems and processes.
- Knowledge and experience of image editing to specific dimensions.
- Ability to work independently.
- Willingness to learn and develop in the role.
What does my availability have to be?
This role will require four to six hours a week. For the first month of volunteering, you will need to commit to these hours between 9:am-5:pm (GMT) so that staff support is directly available to you. After this we will have a review and, if you are comfortable, your hours can be completed more flexibly around your schedule. To keep up contact with staff and help you to manage your tasks, we will schedule a weekly check-in video call with you during weeks that you are volunteering for us.
Who can I contact to find out more?
You can contact Kaya (Senior Volunteering and Engagement Officer) and Emma (Web Officer).
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Pranic Evolutions is a startup working to address unequal access to healthcare around the world and unequal access to education about alternative healing techniques such as energy healing, which can be performed effectively by anyone on anyone, without any cost whatsoever. Our intention is to share all that they have learned about energy healing with anyone who might find it of help or interest. We see doing this their duty and privilege. We do this predominantly through a series of free of charge, freely accessible, ad-free video tutorials run through YouTube, which they hope to translate into as many languages as possible in order to reach as wide an audience as possible.
TRANSLATOR (ENGLISH TO ARABIC)
- You will join a team of two, and will assist in translating the course material into Arabic. Arabic should be your mother tongue.
- Volunteer 7-9 hours per week remotely for 6 months
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Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community.
We are looking to recruit a Support Volunteer for the Stockport and South East Manchester Group. As our local group Support Volunteer you’ll help people affected by MS find information about local and national services. That could be helping someone access local information about the care or benefits they need or giving them a hand with a grant application. See a video about one of our Support Volunteers here.
In this role you’ll be able to develop your listening and communication skills, as well as your knowledge of local services. Most importantly you’ll help people affected by MS to access the help they need.
Time commitment
We estimate this role will need around 2 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services.
You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the local area the group to carry out this role.
Apply
1. Read through the role description carefully
2. Please apply online
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We are excited to announce an outstanding volunteer opportunity at HavenWeb, a dynamic and innovative organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable and eco-friendly living. Our mission is to empower people to grow their own food at home or in a community environment. We are on the lookout for a passionate and creative Marketing Manager to volunteer with us. This individual will play a pivotal role in launching our newest initiative, Seedlings of HavenWeb, aimed at introducing our community to the joys and benefits of home-grown food. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in crafting and implementing a comprehensive marketing strategy to attract new customers and spread our message far and wide.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and Implement Marketing Strategies: Craft a strategic marketing plan that encompasses various channels and approaches, including local markets, social media, partnerships, and more, to maximize our outreach and impact.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with the HavenWeb team, providing clear and detailed instructions and updates to ensure cohesive efforts and shared success.
- Engagement and Outreach: Engage with our community and potential customers through innovative and compelling campaigns, fostering a deep connection with our mission and offerings.
- Budget Management: Efficiently manage and allocate a limited budget to ensure the most effective use of resources in achieving marketing goals.
- Performance Analysis: Monitor and analyze the performance of marketing initiatives, adapting strategies as needed to ensure continuous improvement and growth.
- Explore New Avenues: Continuously seek out and evaluate new marketing opportunities and platforms that could enhance our visibility and attract a broader audience.
Ideal Candidate:
- Proven experience in marketing, with the ability to devise and execute effective strategies. We will consider people new to this profession when showning enthusiasm and out-of-the-box thinking.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and engaging manner.
- A creative thinker with a flair for innovative marketing approaches.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A team player with a collaborative spirit, eager to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Passionate about sustainability, gardening, and promoting eco-friendly living.
- Previous experience in working with limited budgets and maximizing resource efficiency.
What We Offer:
- A chance to be a part of a meaningful project that makes a real difference in promoting sustainability and eco-friendly practices.
- The opportunity to enhance your marketing portfolio with a unique and impactful initiative.
- A platform to unleash your creativity and marketing skills in a supportive and vibrant environment.
- The ability to work remotely and flexibly, accommodating your schedule and commitments.
Join us in planting the seeds of change with HavenWeb. Together, we can grow a greener, more sustainable future.
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Read morePortraits of Recovery was founded in 2010, and since then its vision and mission has been to change the conversation around recovery from substance use, placing art front and centre for authentic storytelling, supporting social and cultural change.
We are committed to expanding, diversifying, and developing the skills, knowledge, and experience on our board of trustees, so that we can continuously strive for improvement and better equip ourselves for the challenges ahead. Ultimately, developing and diversifying our board will help us better reach even more people and communities affected by or in recovery from substance use.
That's why, we are seeking to recruit new people who wish to join in supporting our unique vision, ongoing development and future success.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Project Support Officer - Youth Mix Mentor Programme
ROLE SUMMARY
We are looking for a Project Support Officer to join our team supporting our exciting new mentor programme. This role will be reporting to the Programme Manager but will also work closely with the HR Manager as well as other key project people.
This volunteer will be our key contact for our Youth Mix Mentors. They will provide regular communication between Youth Mix and mentors, such as induction emails and meetings to confirm expectations as a mentor, monitoring the completion of mandatory training, updating them on progress of the project, updates on assigning a mentee and supporting their needs as required.
ROLE TITLE:
Project Support Officer
HOURS:
Up to 6 hours a week
COMMITMENT PERIOD:
Minimum of 6 month, up to 18 months
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Programme Manager / HR Manager
LOCATION:
Remote with in person meetings in London
CLOSING DATE: 12th April 2024
Key duties will include the following:
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Work with the HR Manager to complete the onboarding of mentors.
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Work with the team to ensure timely allocation of mentee to mentor.
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Work with the team to actively resolve any issues that prevent mentors from performing their duties.
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Ensure mentors complete mandatory training. Check on progress, assign the right courses, collect and store certificates, updating the tracker and ensure timely reimbursements as necessary.
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Keep up to date with any changes required to training courses and/or processes to ensure they are relevant. Suggest updates and improvements to mentor documentation as required.
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Obtain feedback from mentors to improve the Mentoring Programme as appropriate.
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Support the charity (from a mentor lens) as required by the Programme Manager/HR Manager and CEO to achieve the objectives of the project.
How to apply
Email us your CV with the reference PSO0224. We will then send you a short application form for you to complete and email back to us. Once your application has been reviewed and if you are successful we will contact you to arrange a telephone interview.
We will then send you a short application form for you to complete and email back to us. Once your application has been reviewed and if you are successful we will contact you to arrange a telephone interview.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high number of applications we are expecting to receive for this role, we are not able to respond individually to candidates concerning their applications.Therefore, if after the application stage of the process, if you do not hear from us 4 weeks from the date of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.
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Read moreMissing People – Lost but Loved
Location: Remote
Volunteer
Our organisation is dedicated to bringing missing individuals back together with their loved ones. At the moment, our Facebook group has almost reached 3,000 members. We are in search of dedicated volunteers who have some free time to assist in moderating the group and entering information about missing people into our database. The ideal candidates for this role should possess strong communication skills and a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of others and a good understanding of digital skills.
Deadline for applications: 31st March 2024
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ABOUT MUSLIM YOUTH HELPLINE
The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) is a national award-winning charity providing faith and culturally sensitive support services to young Muslims across the UK. MYH is the first point of call for many of the issues that young Muslims experience which range from mental health, abuse, pornography addictions and identity to name just a few. Its core service is a free and confidential helpline open seven days a week via telephone, email, internet chat and WhatsApp to support its young beneficiaries. MYH prides itself on its values: non-directional, non-judgemental, empowerment.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Minute Taker
Responsible to: Chair of Trustees
Remuneration: Voluntary, expenses reimbursed
Hours: 2 hours every second month for board meetings, 1 hour for any extraordinary meetings
The role of a minute taker involves the responsibility of capturing and documenting the essential
details of board meetings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend Meetings: Board meetings run every two months and are two hours long. You will
- also be required to attend any extraordinary board meetings. Dates will always be set in
- advance.
- Prepare in Advance: Familiarise oneself with the agenda and any relevant materials before
- the meeting to ensure an understanding of the topics to be discussed.
- Document Key Information: Take detailed and accurate notes during the meeting, including
- key points, decisions, action items, and any other relevant information.
- Record Attendance: Document the list of attendees to maintain a comprehensive record of
- who was present at the meeting.
- Create Minutes: Summarise the meeting discussions in a clear and concise manner,
- highlighting important points, resolutions, and action items.
- Review and Edit: Ensure that the minutes are reviewed and edited as necessary to
- eliminate errors, improve clarity, and maintain a professional document. Work closely with
- the Chair to finalise the minutes.
- Distribute Minutes: Share the finalised minutes with relevant stakeholders promptly after
- the meeting, allowing them to review and provide feedback if needed.
- Maintain Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information discussed during meetings with
- confidentiality and discretion.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Essential Commitment to the organisation and upholding its values
- Excellent listening and writing skills to concisely capture discussions, decisions, and action items.
- Attention to detail to accurately capture and record meeting discussion and actions.
- Strong organisation skills to organise and prioritise tasks, manage time efficiently, and handle multiple meetings or projects simultaneously.
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others and communicate effectively with the Board and Operations.
- Adaptable to different meeting formats, topics, and environments, as well as the ability to quickly grasp new concepts or terminology.
- Technological proficiency.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
Previous minute taking experience would be an advantage.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
How you can make a difference
Sense Holidays gives children, young people, adults with complex disabilities and their families the opportunity to have fun, meet new people and try new activities. Sense Holidays take place across the UK at a range of venues and vary. Each year we need skilled volunteers to help us deliver this exciting programme.
The Volunteer Role involves:
- Staying in touch with Sense and your Holiday Leader before and during the Sense Holiday, raising any issues or concerns that may need addressing by the wider team.
- Attending the equivalent of one full day mandatory training which will be delivered virtually. You will also be asked to complete online e-Learning prior to the holiday.
- You will provide hands on support for the people on the holiday to meet their everyday needs. This may involve but is not limited to; supporting them to participate in group activities, making activities accessible to their particular needs, supporting the building of friendships and social communication.
- You may also be required to support holidaymakers with personal care including support with eating and drinking, washing, bathing and toileting.
- Carry out tasks of daily living, such as cleaning the venue and cooking to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
- For those qualified and willing, you may be asked to complete Driving for Sense and drive an accessible vehicle on the holiday this could be a car, van or minibus depending on the holiday.
Volunteer Role Criteria
Essential criteria:
- Aged 18 or over.
- Have experience supporting those with additional needs. Please note, we can offer a small number of places to those who are less experienced.
- A skilled communicator.
- Have a positive, can-do attitude.
- Can demonstrate reliability.
- Can demonstrate resilience.
Desirable:
- Able to use British Sign Language.
- Experience in moving and handling.
- A full driving license and willing to drive on a holiday.
- Experience cooking for large groups.
Why Volunteer for Sense?
Sense is a national disability charity supporting everyone who is deafblind or has complex disabilities. We believe everyone should be able to take part in life, no matter their disability.
Volunteering on a Sense Holiday requires resilience but offers an incredibly rewarding experience.
Benefits
- All food, drink, accommodation, and activities on the holiday are paid for by Sense Holidays.
- You will receive comprehensive training for your role.
- The chance to practice and use your existing skills to communicate with others.
- An opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge about communicating and working with people with complex communication needs and multi-sensory impairments.
- Up to £60 of your travel expense paid.
- Full support from our team, including induction and training for this role, and regular ongoing support.
Ready to make a difference?
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of places are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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