Volunteer Roles in North West
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 Trafford and South West 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
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
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We need your help creating compelling digital assets and engaging resources.
Description
Numberfit is a social enterprise that works to make Maths learning fun and engaging for children across all age groups. We are looking to grow our reach, and with this our team.
You will be working alongside a small team including our founder and operations team, creating compelling digital assets and resources, including:
- teaching resources
- teaching equipment
- social media content
- stories and much more
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a person passionate about children's education who:
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Has graphic design/illustration experience
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Is a visually creative individual with a passion for design
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Can provide ideas
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Has the ability to quickly understand our needs
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Can ask key questions to enable us to clarify requirements
The volunteer should also have/be:
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Value accuracy and attention to detail
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Open to feedback
What difference will you make?
Your input will shape how we communicate our creativity and the assets children will engage with.
With your help we’ll be able to continue raising the profile of mathematics, enjoyable learning and children's wellbeing.
What’s in it for you?
You would become part of our small, friendly team and you have the opportunity to use your time to make a real difference to the organisation’s ability to provide and deliver enjoyable maths sessions and materials for children across all age groups.
What skills should you have?
- Graphic design
What skills will you gain?
- Teamwork
- Design
Requirements:
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Relevant qualification / training/ experience
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Own computer or secure access to one
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At least 3 hours a week + for a minimum period of 3 months
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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RANGER CADETS
We are the Ranger Cadets a brand new independent non-profit uniformed youth group that is being set up with an aim of getting young people engaged in their community in uniform, as well as upskilling them to unlock their full potential by providing skills for life, opportunities to get involved in the community and gain new experiences as part of a team, making our communty a much better place.
We are a non-political and non-religious inclusive uniformed youth organisation that is open and welcoming to everyone regardless of their social background.
We're on the look out for a dedicated, hard working, passionate and creative Trainer / Training Designer, who can design and create some fun, challenging and interactive training sessions that motivate young people and/or volunteers, create team spirit and team bonding, boosts confidence and also gives a sense of achievement as well as a sense of belonging to the Ranger Cadets.
We are particularly interested in the following Training sessions to be designed and created, which will include;
- Recruit Training - (4-6 weeks of 1.5 hours per week) for young people who are just joining Ranger Cadets for the first time and will get to know the Ranger Cadets, their role, build team work skills and build a sense of belonging while having fun and enjoyment become part of the local community and allows them to earn young people their uniform and begin their journey with the Ranger Cadets.
- Cadet Syllabus - (3 to 10 hours) that will be fun, interactive and challenging and help develop our young people, giving them the tools, techniques and skills needed in a particular topic or area relevant to the needs of young people such as in Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Self Development, Community Work, Drill/Marching/Parading, First Aid, Mental Health Awareness, and other topics that will earn Cadets badges for their uniform.
- NCO Training (Youth Leadership) - (2 day course = approx 10-12 hours) for young people beginning their leadership journey at Ranger Cadets, where they will understand the role of leadership, leading other young people, peer mentoring and team work, as well as how to plan and organise lessons and activities for other young people that will earn them a promotion in rank to Senior Cadet and the rank insignia for their uniform.
- Officer Training (Adult Leadership) - (4 day course - approx 20-24 hours) for adult volunteers joining Ranger Cadets who will become an Officer In Charge of a Ranger Cadets Cadet Unit, taking on a leadership role, including running a cadet unit, safeguarding, working with young people, dealing with challenging behaviour, leading people and managing volunteers.
You MUST be able to help make Ranger Cadets a huge success by creating fun, engaging, interactive training for our people. We're only looking for a creative and driven fully motivated volunteer to join us and help us create something special.
This is a NON-UNIFORMED role at Ranger Cadets.
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RANGER CADETS
We are the Ranger Cadets a brand new independent non-profit uniformed youth group that is being set up with an aim of getting young people engaged in their community in uniform, as well as upskilling them to unlock their full potential by providing skills for life, opportunities to get involved in the community and gain new experiences as part of a team, making our community a much better place.
We are a non-political and non-religious inclusive uniformed youth organisation that is open and welcoming to everyone regardless of their social background.
We're on the look out for a dedicated, hard working, passionate and driven Deputy Chief Ranger (Deputy CEO), who will co-run our 100% volunteer run uniformed youth organisation and help to make our organisation a huge success as the second most senior person in the organisation.
You MUST be able to help make Ranger Cadets a huge success. We're only looking for a driven fully motivated and go getting volunteer to join us and help us create something special.
The role involves occasionally attending evening and weekend activities and events in full uniform, including visiting our cadet units to celebrate and recognise the hardwork of the unit team and young people locally within their communities.
This is a UNIFORMED role and you MUST be willing to wear the Ranger Cadets Rank Insignia.
RANGER CADETS
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking an experienced executive assistant who is highly organized and detail-oriented. The ideal candidate will have excellent clerical and administrative skills, with proficiency in data entry and the use of Microsoft 365. As an Executive Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Chief Executive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working closely with the Chief Executive
- Managing diaries and booking meetings
- Managing a calendar and rota system for peer support groups and peer support workers
- Assisting with recruitment (applications, interviews, references, DBS checks)
- Assisting with data entry for volunteer system
- Processing service user referrals
- Answering general email queries from the general public, service users and volunteers
- General admin support
Requirements:
- Proven experience as an executive assistant or in a related role
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Proficient in data entry and computerized systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team environment
If you are a motivated individual with strong administrative skills, we would love to hear from you.
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The Place at Platt Lane are looking for committed and enthusiastic volunteers to join our friendly & dedicated team to assist the community hub with our daily local food collection.
If you are passionate about helping the community, tackling food poverty and reducing food waste we would like to hear from you.
About the role:
We have an agreement with our local Aldi where we will collect the food & household items that they cannot sell on a daily basis. – This can be damaged items or packs with an item missing, or excess stock that is close to its best before date - we can split them into individual items/portions to help feed families.
The volunteer will collect the items and sort and place them on our collection table to be shared for those who are struggling to put a meal on their table.
We also have a donation basket at the local Aldi which enables shoppers to buy an extra item to donate to our cause.
We do the collection Monday – Saturday so ideally we would like to split this role between 3 or 4 volunteers who can commit to agreed shifts. Approx 1 hour per day, anytime between 10am & 12:30pm
The Aldi is located on Lloyd street – 2 minutes’ walk from The Place at Platt Lane – Having your own vehicle will be useful but not essential as we normally walk over with the trolly. Occasionally it may take two trips to gather all the items.
About you – Attributes required for this role:
You will need to be in good health and have a good level of fitness to be able to carry out this role as it involves pushing a large trolly over to and from the Aldi or carrying items to your vehicle and bringing them back to the community hub.
You may be lifting and carrying crates and unloading the food so this role is not suitable for anyone that cannot carry out these physical tasks.
Have a non-Judgemental attitude and have an understanding of others needs and are able to demonstrate empathy to those who are relying on food donations.
Good time keeping - It is important that you are punctual and reliable as if we can’t collect food we have nothing to put on our collection table for that day. Report any absence to the relevent member of staff as soon as possible.
Enthusiastic about supporting families in the local community.
Good organisational skills would be useful for this role.
You will be required to complete some basic mandatory training which is accessed via our online training platform, you can complete this in our I.T suite if you wish.
Are able to follow direction and adhere to our policies and procedures.
We ask that you can commit to a minimum of 3 months Volunteering.
If you are able to commit to a miniumum of 1 hour between 10am & 12:30pm on any day - Monday – Saturday then please register your interest – you will then be asked to complete our short application form.
Benefits for you:
Gain experience of being a part of a valued community project & playing an active role in tackling food poverty and reducing waste.
You will receive a full induction, training and support from experienced staff.
Meet new people and get involved with the community.
Increase confidence and learn new skills.
Be part of a friendly and supportive team.
Mandatory training certificates such as Food Safety & Hygiene and Moving & Handling.
Access to our online training platform where you can choose from a number of courses to gain understanding of other subjects & add to your CV.
Travel expenses – A Day Rider bus pass is provided to those using public transport. (We ask that anyone applying for the position lives within a reasonable distance of Fallowfield due to funding limitations.)
If using your own vehicle you will be reimbursed milage including to and from Aldi if you choose to use your car for the collection.
A reference for future employment - Subject to at least 3 months satisfactory volunteering.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Operations Assistant supports the Chair with all administration to enable Hidayah to function smoothly. Responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
- Providing administrative support to the Chair including scheduling meetings, managing calendars and responding to emails
- Creating process flows to enable service delivery and monitor progress
- Preparing meeting agendas, taking notes and sharing meeting minutes
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and databases including documents on the Google Drive
- Aiding in the planning and execution of all operational projects and initiatives
- Preparing reports, presentations, and documentation as needed e.g., for annual reports
- Responding to inquiries and providing information to internal and external stakeholders
- Performing other duties and tasks as assigned by the Chair
How much time is required?
We are flexible around your schedule but we anticipate that the role will require around 4 hours per week. The following commitments are in place for all Hidayah volunteers:
- Aim to attend all relevant meetings, delivering a comprehensive report with updates and to complete actions as and when they appear
- Aim to attend all other planning meetings as necessary
- Attend Hidayah events (where geographically possible)
- Help to fundraise for, and advertise, any Hidayah events and fundraising drives
- Add to and maintain the administration of our file sharing system ‘Google Drive’ to ensure it’s up to date with clear records, templates and forms
- Check and respond to emails in a timely manner
- Contribute to the communications group (via Discord) and stay up to date with Hidayah developments
- Provide information, statements and data for the annual report
- Keep up to date with Hidayah communication and organisational developments
This role is subject to a 6 months probationary period with a 2 month notice period should you wish to resign.
What is expected from an Operations Assistant?
Knowledge:
- Educated to degree level or experience which demonstrates equivalent analytical ability
- Knowledge of quality assurance systems and their benefits for the voluntary sector
- Knowledge of good governance procedures for the voluntary sector
- Understanding of confidentiality, equality and diversity and safeguarding procedures
Personality:
- A self-starter who can volunteer with minimal supervision
- Friendliness, enthusiasm, dedication, responsiveness, flexibility and eagerness in supporting the aims, vision and mission of Hidayah
Personal Skills:
- Confidence taking the lead with plans and ideas at Trustee meetings
- Ability to resolving conflict situations if needed
- Professionalism in all situations
Administration Skills:
- A high degree of literacy in Microsoft Office and IT Applications
- Join Hidayah Membership and Hidayah Discord server
- Participating and contributing to discussions on the Hidayah Discord server
- Read all Hidayah policies, keeping up to date with any changes
- Read, understand and agree with the constitution of Hidayah (available on our website)
Please ensure you do not have a conflict of interest with your current role and check this prior to applying for this role.
What benefits do I get from this role?
- Volunteering with Hidayah brings a range of a benefits such as:
- Reference for your CV
- Contributing to Hidayah’s cause
- Supporting vulnerable communities
- Connecting with like-minded, passionate people
- Experience working strategically as part of a team
- Development of professional networking skills
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Compliance and Secretary Trustee manages the administrative duties of Hidayah. They fall into three main categories; Membership Administration, GDPR and Compliance Governance. Duties include, but aren’t limited to:
Membership Administration:
- Maintaining Hidayah’s membership database
- Gathering data relating to Hidayah events and activities to feed into the annual report and publicity documents (for example, surveys, excel spreadsheets and graphs, case studies)
- Effectively communicate updates to Hidayah members via CRM systems
- Promoting events in conjunction with the Communication & Marketing Trustee
- Evaluating, managing and continually improve the Hidayah membership experience (managing the end-to-end cycle)
- Regularly check, maintain and update Hidayah’s administration and data handling systems such as using Google Drive to store information
GDPR:
- Reviewing and keep all Hidayah policies updated in accordance to legal requirements and Charity Commission guidelines
- Ensuring that Hidayah membership records are GDPR compliant
- Updating trustees on any changes to the Charity Commission guidelines
- Where necessary, assisting the HR Officer in gathering relevant data on volunteers
- Supporting the HR Officer in creating flowcharts and processes in line with current legislation
Compliance Governance:
- Supporting Hidayah Trustees with compliance specific queries for finance, volunteers and membership
- Maintaining records and registers for auditing purposes
- Regularly auditing policies to determine risk involved and finding mitigating strategies
- Coordinating with the Deputy Chair to ensure that trustees are compliant with policies and procedures
How much time is required?
We are flexible around your schedule but we anticipate that this role will take up to 4 hours a week. The following commitments are in place for all member of the Hidayah board:
- Aim to attend all Trustee meetings, delivering a comprehensive report with updates and to complete actions as and when they appear
- Aim to attend all other planning meetings as necessary
- Attend Hidayah events (where geographically possible)
- Help to fundraise for, and advertise, any Hidayah events and fundraising drives
- Add to and maintain the administration of our file sharing system ‘Google Drive’ to ensure it’s up to date with clear records, templates and forms
- Check and respond to emails in a timely manner
- Contribute to the communications group (via Discord) and stay up to date with Hidayah developments
- Provide information, statements and data for the annual report
- Keep up to date with Hidayah communication and organisational developments
This role is subject to a 6 months probationary period with a 2 month notice period should you wish to resign.
This role is in place until the next AGM (August 2024) with extension subject to Board Member approval.
What do we expect from a Trustee?
Knowledge:
- Educated to degree level or experience which demonstrates equivalent analytical ability
- Knowledge of quality assurance systems and their benefits for the voluntary sector
- Knowledge of good governance procedures for the voluntary sector
- Understanding of confidentiality, equality and diversity and safeguarding procedures
Personality:
- A self-starter who can volunteer with minimal supervision
- Friendliness, enthusiasm, dedication, responsiveness, flexibility and eagerness in supporting the aims, vision and mission of Hidayah
Personal Skills:
- Confidence taking the lead with plans and ideas at Trustee meetings
- Ability to resolving conflict situations if needed
- Professionalism in all situations
Administration Skills:
- A high degree of literacy in Microsoft Office and IT Applications
- Join Hidayah Membership and Hidayah Discord server
- Participating and contributing to discussions on the Hidayah Discord server
- Read all Hidayah policies, keeping up to date with any changes
- Read, understand and agree with the constitution of Hidayah (available on our website)
Please note that you must agree with and fit the criteria above to be eligible to volunteer in this role:
Please ensure you do not have a conflict of interest with your current role and check this prior to applying for this role.
What benefits to do I get?
Volunteering with Hidayah brings a range of a benefits such as:
- Reference for your CV
- Contributing to Hidayah’s cause
- Supporting vulnerable communities
- Connecting with like-minded, passionate people
- Experience working strategically as part of a team
- Development of professional networking skills
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Peer support is about sharing your lived experience of mental health struggles with other people with the hope of providing, support, encouragement, and validation that you understand what they are going through, that they are not alone in their feelings and circumstance.
We believe that peer support is an important part of the recovery journey, as it provides a space for support, shared understanding, helps reduce stigma and fosters motivation and hope.
We run online peer support groups for people living with borderline personality disorder. We run five different types of group each month:
- general peer support group
- women's group
- men's group
- family group
- youth group
We are seeking compassionate and empathetic people to co-facilitate the groups, which are held on Sunday evenings. All groups are facilitated by two peer support workers, and follow a semi-structured pattern.
We are also seeking to start an LGBTQIA+ support group and welcome applications for group facilitators.
As a volunteer, you will receive comprehensive training, accessible online. We also provide ongoing supervision, support to ensure that you can effectively support others while prioritizing your own recovery. The training covers various areas such as peer support, communication, safeguarding, and facilitation skills.
Role description
- to co-facilitate a support group of 10-15 people on a fortnightly/monthly basis
- to provide support in a group peer support setting
- to share own experiences without taking away from the others persons current feelings and situation
- to use active listening and personal experiences to reassure and validate group members
Person specification
- Lived experience of mental health, preferably borderline personality disorder. This includes being affected by someone else’s BPD (such as a partner, friend or family member).
- Access to a reliable internet connection, a computer with webcam, and a confidential space.
Availability and Committment
We ask that you have availability 2-3 hours per month for a minimum of 6 months.
How to apply
Please submit a cover letter with your application, detailing your relevant experience. Please also indicate which specific group you are interested in co-facilitating if you have a preference.
Diversity Statement
We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the more people we can support. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Please note that you must be a UK resident with the right to live and work in the UK. This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
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RNIB wants to test the use of WhatsApp to be able to reach more blind and partially sighted people who have previously never accessed our services.
The role is simple. You agree to us sending you WhatsApp messages from RNIB every month with details of activities and events available. By signing up to this role, you agree to then share the information with people you know either personally or professionally. The key is reaching more people with sight loss, so they are aware of what is available.
Our aim is to reach people with different levels of vision and a variety of age groups and communities across the UK.
Contact with RNIB’s customers is not part of this role.
This opportunity is available to anyone who can spare 30 minutes each month, including people who are living with one or more eye conditions.
RNIB are open to you sharing your personal experience to help us understand what is working and provide feedback on the content and responses from people.
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Join our community of amazing volunteer Sooty box collectors and help us to provide blind and partially sighted people with the support they need. RNIB urgently need volunteers to collect and bank donations received through our Sooty boxes, which play a vital role in generating income and raising our profile in local communities. This role is completely flexible, can be performed by individuals, pairs or groups and the time you dedicate to it is entirely up to you and your commitments. You can give your time as little or as often as you like! Please note: Volunteers will be expected to use their own transportation and ideally should have access to a car. Mileage or transport costs can be reimbursed. Due to insurance requirements you must be 18 or over.
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This is a short-term opportunity. Help us to make our booking system as accessible as possible for volunteers. We would love you to be involved in testing so we can provide the most accessible booking system for our volunteering events. The role will involve registering for events sent to you via email. You will then be asked to feedback on how you have found the process and give suggestions as to what you feel is the most efficient and seamless method. You will be a fantastic part of shaping our future volunteer event bookings experience through this role. If you use assistive technology or if you use various devices such as mobiles, tablets, and computers we welcome you to apply for this role. This role is suited if you are a confident technology user or if you are less familiar with using technology to allow a wide range of feedback to be gathered. This role will take a maximum of two hours over one month.
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Bardet Biedl Syndrome UK: Chair of Trustees
Location: Remote, UK-based
Salary: Voluntary
Empower change: Join us as Chairperson and make a lasting impact
BBS UK are looking for a new Chairperson, to lead our Board of Trustees and contribute to the development and success of our charity.
Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) is a rare, complex condition that causes blindness, learning disabilities, and obesity, along with other symptoms. BBS UK is the only UK charity dedicated to helping individuals with BBS and their loved ones. Our aim is to offer wraparound support to those impacted by BBS, to empower them to live the lives they choose, as valued members of society.
BBS UK provides advocacy services, NHS clinic support, up-to-date publications, and events that connect our community members and help them to navigate living with Bardet-Biedl syndrome. Through these projects, we aim to ensure that those who seek our help are supported, connected, and empowered to achieve the best possible outcome.
We have a team of eight dedicated part-time staff members who facilitate the delivery of these services, and volunteers who assist with our events. We support approximately 550 individuals with BBS each year.
It’s an exciting time to join our work! We aim to expand our team, improve our communication channels, and increase our overarching community benefit, all within the next few years.
The role:
We are looking for an experienced, professional and compassionate Chairperson to lead our Board of Trustees, many of whom have lived experience of BBS.
You will support and lead on our strategic planning, deliver on all governance requirements, and be a highly visible member of our BBS UK community.
We’re looking for someone with:
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Strong leadership skills
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Excellent communication skills who can liaise with board members, staff, service users, medical professionals and other stakeholders
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Experience in charity governance, as a Chair or Vice-Chair
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Passion for making a difference, with a particular interest in empowering persons with disabilities
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A proven track record in developing strategic initiatives and steering an organisation forward, ensuring continued growth and success
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Integrity, dedicated to abiding by our charity’s ethos and ethical principles
For more details, please read our full Chairperson Role description.
As a BBS UK Trustee, you will have:
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Induction, training, and reimbursable expenses
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Opportunities to make strategic decisions and develop new skills
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Occasions to network with likeminded organisations and professionals
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Influence to shape innovative projects
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Capability to make a real difference for the wellbeing of our BBS community
Time commitment:
The expected time commitment for our Chairperson is a minimum of four Trustee meetings per year via Zoom (lasting approximately three hours for each meeting); in-person attendance at our annual conference and strategy day; occasional overnight stay at a central location may be required. Regular meetings with our Operations Manager and routine monitoring and response of emails is also required.
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Our roaming tech volunteers provide one-to-one support to people with sight loss, visiting them in their own homes to help them get the most out of technology. They may help customers set up a new device, learn new features or trouble shoot tech problems. Roaming tech volunteers support people local to them.
*Identify and resolve computer problems; Install hardware, software and upgrades; New technology training; Support people with IT development.
*Helping blind and partially sighted people to use tech in their own home.
*Helping people remotely.
*Use our online system to manage requests for technology help and update progress to resolve problem.
*Customer focused approach; empowering attitude; Good communication skills; Natural tech user; Problem solving skills.
*Understanding Sight Loss Pack; Induction; Expenses; Support from Volunteers and Staff.
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Willow is special. We help make precious memories in the toughest times.
Our team works hard to provide fun-packed Special Days or quiet breaks, a chance to meet heroes and legends, or the opportunity to fulfil a lifelong dream. In the toughest times, Willow creates tailored experiences that give people a boost and bring families closer together. We are the only UK charity that supports seriously ill 16 to 40-year-olds, creating magical moments which become shared memories that last a lifetime.
Since Willow was founded in 1999, we have provided more than 20,000 Special Days, Special Breaks and Special Treats, but we see this as only the first part of Willow’s journey and a base for further growth. We currently provide around 1,000 treats, days or breaks each year which means that we only reach a small percentage of those who would benefit from our services. We would love to be able to do more.
This is a pro bono appointment which brings rewards and if you would like to make a difference in our world, this is a great opportunity to bring your skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver on our mission.
Travel expenses directly incurred in our roles as Trustees on official business can be reimbursed. Board and Committee meetings are held in person or remotely with in person meetings normally held in London.
Trustees are appointed for an initial three-year term with the opportunity to extend for a further two, three-year periods.
The time commitment is to attend 4 Board meetings a year plus relevant committee meetings. There are always opportunities to become more involved with specific projects, and trustees are strongly encouraged to attend at least 1 Willow fundraising event each year.
Specifics about the role
Willow seeks to appoint 2 new Board members as part of our succession planning. We are keen to hear from candidates who have skills or expertise in the following or similar areas:
- Worked as a senior fundraiser in a charity with a range of public fundraising methods, and are used to setting targets and reviewing the effectiveness of different streams of income. At Willow, you will help to scrutinise and enhance our fundraising strategy and may have experience of data insight and interrogation;
- Served on, or supported a range of charity boards and are familiar with charity regulation, including the Charity Commission, HMRC and the Fundraising Regulator. We anticipate that you will join Willow’s governance committee and perhaps serve as a future Chair or Deputy Chair
- A Senior Leader (CEO, Executive Director, Fundraising Director) from the Charity sector, with particular expertise in fundraising and the use of technology to engage supporters
You will be joining a dedicated team of Trustees. We currently have 10 board members with a variety of backgrounds and experience including finance, investments, fundraising, PR and communications, management consultancy, events, and legal. Our trustees work closely with the Chief Executive, leadership team and senior members of the team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.