Voluntary Operations Volunteer Roles

Volunteer Opportunity: Employability Skills Programme Lead at REMIX

About Us: 

REMIX is a newly established youth charity based in London. We are dedicated to empowering young people by providing essential life skills, employability skills, personal development, mentoring, and other youth work activities. Our mission is to equip young people with the tools they need to navigate life successfully and contribute positively to their communities.

Role: Employability Skills Programme Lead

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of our Employability Skills Programme.
• Develop and implement strategies to engage young people in the programme.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness of the programme.
• Evaluate the impact of the programme and make necessary adjustments to improve our services.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to young people, helping them to develop essential employability skills.

Requirements:

• Passionate about youth development and empowerment.
• Previous experience in employability skills training, mentoring, or a related field.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to volunteer flexibly, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of young people.
• Gain valuable experience in employability skills training and charity management.
• Be part of a passionate and dedicated team.
• Training and development opportunities.

How to Apply: 

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and have the skills and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this role.

REMIX is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

REMIX

EMPOWER | INSPIRE | TRANSFORM

Volunteer Opportunity: Head of Youth Work at REMIX

About Us: 

REMIX is a newly established youth charity based in London. We are dedicated to empowering young people by providing essential life skills, employability skills, personal development, mentoring, and other youth work activities. Our mission is to equip young people with the tools they need to navigate life successfully and contribute positively to their communities.

Role: Head of Youth Work

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the delivery of our youth work activities.
• Develop and implement strategies to engage young people in our programmes.
• Mentor and guide young people, helping them to develop essential life and employability skills.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness of our programmes.
• Evaluate the impact of our work and make necessary adjustments to improve our services.

Requirements:

• Passionate about youth development and empowerment.
• Previous experience in youth work, mentoring, or a related field.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to volunteer flexibly, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of young people.
• Gain valuable experience in youth work and charity management.
• Be part of a passionate and dedicated team.
• Training and development opportunities.

How to Apply: 

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and have the skills and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this role.

REMIX is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

REMIX

EMPOWER | INSPIRE | TRANSFORM

Volunteer Minibus Driver Needed – Make a Difference in 2 Hours a Week!

Are you a local superhero with a driver's license? Do you have a big heart and an even bigger sense of adventure? We need YOU!

Join our team and make magic happen!

At Ufton, we're all about making children's dreams come true. We're on the lookout for a Volunteer Minibus Driver to help us create unforgettable experiences for young adventurers. You'll be picking up 12 excited but maybe a bit nervous children and their teacher from a nearby school and whisking them away to Ufton for a day of fun, learning, and exploration. Then, you'll be their trusted chariot back to school in the afternoon.

What's in It for You?

• Feel-Good Vibes: Make a real difference in just 2 hours a week.

• Adventure Awaits: Join us in sparking curiosity and igniting imaginations.

• Tea and Flapjacks: Your reward for being a superhero on wheels!

We're Flexible!

Whether you can commit to one day, every morning, or every afternoon, your time will be greatly appreciated. All you need is kindness, patience, and a commitment to safe driving. 

Ready to Be a Local Hero?

Join our Ufton family and embark on an adventure that's as rewarding as it is fun! Contact us today to start your journey as a Volunteer Minibus Driver. We can't wait to welcome you aboard!

Ufton - Where Learning Meets Adventure!

This is an opportunity to lead the Board of a rapidly growing children’s mental health charity, significantly impacting the lives, mental health and well-being of our children and young people through the provision of award-winning mental health services. Play your part in leading Kids Inspire as they grow in scale and geography and further their impact.

Applications close on: Monday 10th June 2024.

Location: Essex and Suffolk (with meetings in Chelmsford)

Time commitment: c.2 days per month

About Kids Inspire

Kids Inspire was founded in 2007 by our Chief Executive, Sue Bell OBE, to fill gaps in mental health provision for children and young people. Today, Kids Inspire has a track record of success, providing specialist mental health services for children, young people and families.

We have a highly ambitious executive team and an engaged board of trustees. Together, we are determined and driven to make a sustainable difference in the lives of children, young people, and families by ensuring they get the support they need to recover from trauma and thrive.

We provide a range of therapeutic and community services which are suited to each child’s needs. Our holistic specialist services empower children, young people and their families affected by trauma or negative experiences to make positive choices and reclaim their lives.

Our services are informed by the latest developments in research and practice of neuroscience, trauma, and therapy. We believe the best outcomes are achieved when the adults around the child are included in the support, keeping the child at the centre.

Uniquely, therefore, since our inception we have provided ‘family inclusive’ specialist services to children and young people affected by negative experiences or trauma. This approach is one of the critical differentiators that enable us to make a positive impact in young people’s lives.

We are experiencing ever-increasing demands for mental health support. As a society, we are navigating post-pandemic challenges alongside the cost-of-living crisis and its effects.

The global uncertainty puts pressure on everyone, and we know children and young people are sensitive to the well-being and emotional capacity of their parents and/or adults who care for them.

Alongside this, we have seen an increase in the complexity of how our young people present and what concerns them. We need to ensure young people have access to support as we face an emerging and growing mental health crisis.

We know that children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds have, on average, weaker social and emotional learning skills at all ages than their peers. This is linked to poor mental health, lower academic attainment, and poorer employment outcomes. However, evidence suggests that developing social and emotional skills can improve young people’s lives.

A recent partnership with Impetus who supports and funds ‘high potential charities,’ has enabled us to reflect on and refine our theory of change and create a rigorous and robust strategy for the next three years of growth. The partnership also gave us access to pro bono support from Bain and Company who pressure-tested our strategy and created a comprehensive implementation plan which is already underway.

We work across Essex and are rapidly growing into Thurrock and Suffolk, with ambitious plans to continue to grow sustainably and have a bigger impact on the lives of children and young people.

We are on the cusp of our next stage of development, from local charity to countrywide provider, and, as we embark on our new business plan, this is a great time to join and lead our board as Chair.

About the role

As our current Chair, Simon Carpenter, is due to step down later this year, we are looking for a new Chair to lead our board at this pivotal time of growth, scaling and development for our organisation.

Who we are looking for

Our new Chair will:

• Bring governance experience and strong commercial acumen, with entrepreneurial experience in scaling and growing organisations.
• Together with our Chief Executive, Sue Bell, help to develop and drive our strategy, creating a bigger impact.
• Have experience leading organisations through growth and change and bringing a business focus.
• Understand the distinctive culture of the charity sector.
• Challenge and support our board and executive team alongside a strategic, open, calm, diplomatic and inclusive approach.
• Join our ambitious and engaged board and collaborate with the executive team to ensure our organisation grows sustainably.
• Share our vision and values and have a passion for supporting children’s and young people’s mental health and well-being.

We want to ensure that all voices are heard across our organisation, and our Chair will work closely with our Chief Executive and team to ensure that young people are at the core of how we 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 on Monday 10th June 2024.

Fancy doing something different and making a difference?

Explore and record our coastal and marine wildlife.

All welcome!

Our marine projects (‘My Local Catch’ and ‘The Bay’) run a range of regular coastal surveys along the Cumbrian coast.

From ‘Shoresearch’ citizen science projects, rocky shore walkovers, sediment cores, plankton surveys, shark egg case hunts and land-based dolphin spotting, there are many ways you can volunteer and learn about our amazing coastal and marine life.

For our organised coastal events, please wear suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear.

If any of these events are for you, then we’d love to hear from you.

Wildlife and Nature Conservation Opportunity

We're looking for a few individuals to join our team who want to make a genuine difference. Wildlife for All is refreshingly different, embracing a deeper approach to nature conservation.

We train our team members to understand how psychological attitude has a huge impact on project effectiveness. Previous conservation experience isn't needed because of our very different, pioneering way of working. We provide all the necessary training to be part of our highly successful work, starting at our nature reserve in Sussex, England. We also run a massive nature reserve in South Africa.

You need to be willing to challenge yourself, learn to work hard, and want to be the best you can be. This is a unique opportunity.

Please see the "Interviews" page of the Wildlife For All website for details of how to apply.

British Registered Charity 1006174

Opportunity to Shape the Future: Join Abbey Multi Academy Trust as a Trustee

Are you passionate about education and committed to making a difference in the lives of young people? Abbey Multi Academy Trust is seeking dedicated individuals to join our board of Trustees and work with us to inspire learners and change their lives as a result of our educational provision.

About Abbey Multi Academy Trust: Abbey MAT is a Church of England Trust within the Anglican Diocese of Leeds that currently consists of eight schools. We are committed to our Trust vision to work in partnership to educate, nurture and empower our students and our employees so that everyone can flourish and live ‘life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10). We strive to create an environment that is welcoming, caring, disciplined, and purposeful, ensuring every student has the opportunity to achieve their highest potential.

What We're Looking For: We are seeking individuals who can offer positive challenge to our leadership team, helping us to achieve our strategic objectives. Whether you come from the private, charity, or public sector, if you have experience at a senior management level, we want to hear from you. We would be particularly interested to hear from individuals with a background in strategic educational leadership.

Key Responsibilities: As a Trustee, you will play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of our Trust. Responsibilities include ensuring clarity of vision, holding executive leaders to account, and contributing to financial planning for sustainability and growth. Our board meets once every half term (6 times a year), with additional opportunities to serve on our specialised sub-committees.

Benefits of Being a Trustee: Being a Trustee is a rewarding form of voluntary work where you can make a tangible difference in your local community. You'll have the chance to bring new ideas and perspectives to the table, helping us to continuously improve and innovate.

Who Can Apply: Candidates will ideally have experience at a senior manager/director level and live within a reasonable distance of the Trust or have a strong link to the region. You must be willing to support the Trust’s Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All Trustees are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you are ready to contribute to the success of our academies and share our commitment to excellence in education, we encourage you to apply. 

Abbey Multi Academy Trust – In partnership to educate, nurture and empower.

We are seeking a new Secretary to undertake administrative duties to support the board of trustees of the African Bird Club in fulfilling its responsibility for the good governance of the charity and in delivering its strategy. You will be one of five executive officers and as such, have a key role in helping to progress ABC’s status and mission.

The African Bird Club is dedicated to conserving birds and their habitats across the continent of Africa and related islands and furthering ornithology in this region. We raise funds to make grants to support local conservation projects, produce a peer-reviewed journal and are developing a free birding app. ABC currently has over 1100 members from 70 countries and is governed by a board of twelve trustees.

The Secretary is expected to attend three board meetings a year and the annual general meeting of members of the charity, as well as ad hoc meetings of the executive officers and provide administrative support for the running of the charity, as required, with other trustees and contractors.

You must be eligible to be a trustee of a charity, have sufficient time to devote to the role and be committed to achieving ABC's objectives. You must also have strong communication and interpersonal skills, maintain constructive relationships (with other executive officers, trustees and the charity’s contractors) and deal with routine correspondence. Previous experience as a secretary or trustee of a charity would be advantageous but is not necessary.

Do you have time to support our patients and families? Join the ellenor family and help provide an essential service for our patients.

Location: ellenor Northfleet, local community and The Manor Hotel
Hours: Approximately 2 hours, as many days as you can spare
Times: Drop off times are 10:30am and 3pm for group activities. Therefore availability around these times is required.
Days: You can have a set day, or work on a more flexible basis, whatever you can spare. 

Role

You will be picking up patients and bringing them in to ellenor for our Therapeutic Activity groups. We require patients to be brought in to the Hospice or to The Manor Hotel by 10:30am and returned to their own home at 3pm. You are not required to stay for the duration of the activity. 

You may drive either your own vehicle or we will provide training to drive a company mini bus. 

We also require driver escorts to help on the minibus too, who will assist patients on and off the bus for these activities. 

Due to building works at the Hospice Northfleet, patients are currently attending the Best Western Manor Hotel, Gravesend.

Skills

Positive attitude and great people skills.

Full clean driving licence, if using your own vehicle you will need to produce documents for verification eg: MOT, Insurance.

If you wish to use the minibus, training will be provided by KCC, expenses for this will be covered but flexibility to attend will be required. 

A DBS certificate will also be required for this role. 

Online mandatory training will need to be completed.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role of the Volunteer Barber is an important one to the charity as part of our confidence-building and resettlement efforts.

The role will suit someone who is a trainee or qualified barber or hairdresser, who can commit to 6 hours per month at our Health and Wellbeing days across South West London.

The volunteer will be mindful of how much a new appearance can increase the self-esteem of someone who is experiencing homelessness or is being resettled by SPEAR. They will enjoy developing positive relationships with new people and will be willing to work outside of their own comfort zone providing haircuts at no charge to SPEAR clients.

LOCATION/S: Our Health and Wellbeing days are held across Richmond, Kingston, Wandsworth, Merton and Sutton Boroughs. We hold approximately one Health and Well-being day per month in one of the above locations.

The volunteer must have an enhanced DBS background check (SPEAR will apply for this on your behalf.)

For more information about this volunteering opportunity, please see the role description.

SPEAR welcomes and encourages applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation.

The Student Publication Association (SPA) is recruiting charity trustees to assist its work in advancing the education of student journalists across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

As a small, student-led charity we support more than 200 member publications around the UK and Ireland, offering advice, training, and recognition at both our regional and national awards.

Our trustee board plays a vital role in our governance, ensuring that we remain within the boundaries of charity law, protecting the charity’s long-term stability, and supporting our student executives across the UK.

For this round of applications, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants with expertise in, but not limited to, the following:

• Governance, legal, and the charitable sector;
• Human resources and people/volunteer management;
• Fundraising and finances.

No previous experience in journalism or as a charity trustee is required — but we do ask that you share our commitment to the advancement of student journalism.

We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. This includes, but isn’t limited to BAME, LGBTQI+, disabled, and care-experienced communities.

About The Role

As a small volunteer-run charity, we anticipate the role would take up an average of 1-2 hours a week, although this may increase during busier periods for the SPA, such as around our National Conference.

As a trustee, you will be a collaborative and supportive team player who will:

• Attend monthly oversight meetings with the executive committee and other trustees;
• Attend other meetings and 1-2-1s as needed on an ad hoc basis;
• Offer guidance and support to the executive committee throughout the year to help them achieve their goals, particularly in your area of expertise;
• Ensure that the charity is carrying out its core purpose, that resources are managed responsibly, and that activities comply with our governing documents;
• Support the delivery of our national conference, including attendance at the weekend itself during the Easter university holidays;
• Where possible, attend our induction day, for new executive members each year.

This is a volunteer role, but all reasonable expenses will be covered. The term for these appointments will be three years.

You will be part of a trustee board of ten people; four elected trustees, four appointed trustees, and two ex-officio trustees from our student-led executive committee.

As a facilities admin volunteer, you will be at the heart of our facilities team, dealing with all the maintenance, compliance and health and safety works for our Hospice and retail stores. This job is a varied role where no day is ever the same.

Some key traits you will need as a Facilities Admin Volunteer:

• Are you, sociable, approachable, calm, cheerful, courteous, observant, and welcoming?
• If you feel you this is something for you, fill in our application form.
• In return we offer a supportive working environment with on-going training and personal development opportunities.

As a driver support volunteer, you will be part of our distribution team, dealing with all the general deliveries and collections from the general public.

Some key traits you will need as a Drivers support Volunteer:

• Are you, sociable, approachable, calm, cheerful, courteous, observant, and welcoming?
• Are you fit and able to lift boxes and furniture items? 
• If you feel you this is something for you, fill in our application form.
• In return we offer a supportive working environment with on-going training and personal development opportunities.

As a grounds volunteer, you will be at the heart of our facilities team, dealing with all the general maintenance in and around the hospice facility. These tasks can involve grass cutting, weeding, grass watering, general maintenance, painting and much more.

Some key traits you will need as a Facilities Volunteer:

• Are you, sociable, approachable, calm, cheerful, courteous, observant, and welcoming?
• Do you enjoy gardening and general handy work?
• If you feel you this is something for you, fill in our application form.
• In return we offer a supportive working environment with on-going training and personal development opportunities.