Nursing Volunteer Roles in East Of England
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Marie Curie Companion is a professional service provided by trained volunteers who offer one-to-one companionship and support to people with a terminal illness and their families. The service would not be able to reach those most in need if it was not for the commitment and hard work of the volunteers delivering the service.
Companion Volunteers provide companionship and emotional support, practical support, short breaks for carers and help with signposting for information and support.
Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:
- Carry out weekly visits with the person(s) you’re supporting, as agreed with the Volunteer Co-ordinator. This could be in a variety of settings, eg family home, a care home or in the community.
- Provide one-to-one companionship and support.
For example: offering a listening ear and spending time engaging in every-day conversation, activities or hobbies with the person you are supporting. Helping with small, daily tasks, e.g. making tea or accessing the internet. Allowing carers to have a short break. This may involve offering emotional support, signposting to relevant local support services or finding out information as requested
(This is only an outline as support will vary according to individual needs. Companion volunteers do not provide nursing or personal care, or offer counselling or advice)
- Keep your manager informed of any changes to the situation, or any significant happenings in connection to the person you’re supporting and/or their family, either in person or by phone
- Submit regular visit reports to your manager and update relevant computer systems as required
- Be reliable and committed to regularly spending time with someone and offering support
- Attend individual sessions with your Volunteer Co-ordinator, training and group events as required
- Represent the Marie Curie Companion service positively to those using the service
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help tackle loneliness and isolation in your Community. As a Volunteer Befriender, you will visit an older person in their own home once a week for a chat and to provide companionship.
Our Befriending service supports older adults by alleviating loneliness and isolation, supporting independence, and increasing self-confidence, by making weekly or fortnightly visits to a client living in the borough of Croydon.
We place emphasis on making the right match for you and the client to ensure an enjoyable and rewarding experience. One of the befriending team will work closely with you during the match process and accompany you on your first visit to introduce you to the client.
You will be assigned a line manager who will support and encourage you. We provide a befriending induction along with training and ongoing support to ensure that you are fully equiped and ready for what will be a rewarding and positive experience. Feedback from our clients and volunteers show the huge impact on wellbeing that an hour a week can make.
What will I be doing?
- Visiting an older person in their own home once a week maybe for a cup of tea and a chat.
- Providing companionship.
- Other activities mutually agreed by the Client and the Volunteer such as reading together and puzzles.
What we ask for:
- Good listening skills.
- An open-minded and non-judgemental attitude.
- An ability to maintain professional boundaries.
- Realiability.
- Willingness to adhere to Age UK Croydon's policies and procedures
Our mission is to reach, involve, support and connect people so they can age well in Croydon.
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.
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Opportunity to Make a Difference: Become a Trustee at St. Luke's Hospice
St. Luke's Hospice is here for our local community when and where they need us. As a Hospice we provide compassionate care and work to ensure equity of access to those in the communities we support, whose illnesses are no longer curable.
Our care ensures dignity and empowers people to make the choices they want from the moment they are diagnosed. We provide support from our two Hospices (Basildon and Thurrock) as well as out in the community at a person’s place of residence, when needed. Our team is made up of various health and social care professionals, many of whom work with us on a voluntary basis.
Our organisation is going through an important and exciting period of transformational change, and we are looking to recruit new Trustees to be part of this on a voluntary basis and to help diversify skills and lived experiences that our Board has.
Our Board are collectively responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity working with the Chief Executive and Executive Team.
We would welcome applications from individuals from a range of backgrounds (private/public/third sector) who have experience of working at a senior level with or without board experience. For an informal discussion about joining our Board, feel welcome to contact Eileen Marshall, Chief Executive.
Role Details
- Salary: The role is unremunerated, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
- Contract: Trustees are appointed to the Board which is renewable annually at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
- Time Commitment: There will usually be up to eleven meetings a year at 4-6 week intervals. Meetings are currently scheduled for Wednesdays and last for 2 hours. Board members are expected to attend at least eight meetings a year and actively contribute to discussions.
- Location: St. Luke's Hospice, Basildon and possible hybrid arrangements available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with fellow Trustees and the Executive Team, to set and review strategic goals.
- Ensuring the hospice complies with its governing document, charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- Attend Trustee meetings (in-person or remotely), which are approximately every 6 weeks and also represent the organisation at external events or other meetings.
- Being an ambassador for St. Luke’s Hospice, promoting its values and work within the wider community.
- Actively contributing to Board meetings and Sub-Committees with insight, perspective, and expertise.
About You:
- Commitment to the mission and values of St. Luke's Hospice.
- Experience in HR, Digital/IT, commercial retail management or clinical.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
- A passion for making a difference in the community and improving the lives of those facing life-limiting illnesses.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and independently when necessary.
Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
At St Luke's Hospice, we are committed to creating an inclusive Board that promotes and values diversity. We particularly invite applications from disabled, LGBTQ+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented. We have procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at all stages of the recruitment process, including the consideration of access requirements for individuals with disabilities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Chair with knowledge of UK midwifery care and maternity provision with charity governance, leadership skills and experience to help us grow and keep increasing our impact.
Help midwives and student midwives make a difference to the care of babies, mothers and birthing people.
The main responsibilities of the Chair of Trustees are to:
- Coordinate the activities of the Iolanthe Midwifery Trust and its trustees
- Take the lead on ensuring that the trustees comply with their duties
- Ensure the charity is well governed, according to the requirements of the Charity Commission
- Oversee the awards process and host the Awards Ceremony
- Oversee the financial affairs of the Trust, working with the Financial Trustee, the Executive Director and the auditors
You will be supported by an Executive Director (part-time), Administrator (part-time).
As a UK-wide organisation the work of the Chair will be largely home-based (including video conferencing), but face-to-face meetings and liaison with other organisations may be required at times.
The Iolanthe Midwifery Trust welcomes candidates from a diverse background and from historically excluded communities. We recognise that candidates may have disabilities and health challenges, both visible and invisible. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments at any stage in the process
We have a comprehensive trustee induction process in place to support you in your new role.
Knowledge and experience of UK midwifery care and maternity provision will be of great advantage to the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.