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Volunteer Role: Volunteer Coordinator
Hours: Approx 6 hours per week (Evening/Weekend based)
Location: London/Hybrid
We're setting up a brand new youth work charity in the London area, and we have some exciting potential opportunities available for us this new year but we need to get set up and running and we need volunteers to support us.
We are looking for proactive, highly organised, and passionate people to join us as a Trustee. In this role, you will help guide the strategic direction and governance of our charity, ensuring we achieve our mission and objectives.
We're Urban Youth, a start-up dynamic grassroots youth work organisation based in London. We are dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through engaging and empowering community initiatives. As we await our charity registration, we need your support to get us up and ready to launch. We are driven by the passion and commitment of our volunteers who believe in the potential of every young person.
At Urban Youth, we aim to divert young people away from risky behaviours and crime by providing them with meaningful opportunities and experiences. We understand the significant challenges facing the youth of London today, but we also know that with the right support, they can thrive. Our mission is to create a safe and positive environment where young individuals can explore their interests, develop new skills, and build lasting friendships.
We have some real amazing opportunities coming our way and we really need to take full advantage of these and need to get things in place for us to be able create fantastic opportunities for young people in 2025 and beyond.
As our Volunteer Coordinator you would have a range of responsibilities to ensure the effective recruitment, management, and retention of volunteers. Here are some key duties:
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Recruitment: Finding and recruiting new volunteers through various channels, such as social media, community events, and partnerships with local organisations.
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Training and Onboarding: Providing comprehensive training and onboarding sessions to ensure volunteers are well-prepared for their roles and introduced to Urban Youth fully.
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Volunteer Management: Overseeing the day-to-day activities of volunteers, ensuring they are engaged and motivated.
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Relationship Building: Developing strong relationships with volunteers, addressing their concerns, and providing ongoing support.
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Policy Development: Drafting and implementing policies and procedures related to volunteer management.
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Communication: Coordinating with internal departments and external partners to identify volunteer needs and opportunities.
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Event Planning: Organising volunteer appreciation events and other activities to recognise and celebrate volunteer contributions.
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Monitoring and Evaluation: Tracking volunteer performance and providing feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
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Volunteer Role: Treasurer
Hours: Approx ONE Evening per Month
Location: London/Hybrid
We're setting up a brand new youth work charity in the London area, and we have some exciting potential opportunities available for us this new year but we need to get set up and running and we need volunteers to support us.
We are looking for proactive, highly organised, and passionate people to join us as a Trustee. In this role, you will help guide the strategic direction and governance of our charity, ensuring we achieve our mission and objectives.
We're Urban Youth, a start-up dynamic grassroots youth work organisation based in London. We are dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through engaging and empowering community initiatives. As we await our charity registration, we need your support to get us up and ready to launch. We are driven by the passion and commitment of our volunteers who believe in the potential of every young person.
At Urban Youth, we aim to divert young people away from risky behaviours and crime by providing them with meaningful opportunities and experiences. We understand the significant challenges facing the youth of London today, but we also know that with the right support, they can thrive. Our mission is to create a safe and positive environment where young individuals can explore their interests, develop new skills, and build lasting friendships.
We have some amazing opportunities coming our way, and we need to take full advantage of these to create fantastic opportunities for young people in 2025 and beyond.
As a Treasurer, you would have a range of responsibilities to ensure the effective financial management and oversight of Urban Youth. Here are some key duties:
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Financial Planning: Developing and implementing financial strategies to support our mission and goals.
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Budget Management: Overseeing the preparation and management of budgets, creating financial monitoring and control systems and processes ensuring resources are used effectively.
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Financial Reporting: Ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting to the board and stakeholders, including with the Charity Commission.
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Fundraising and Development: Supporting fundraising efforts and identifying new opportunities for financial growth.
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Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all financial regulations and legal requirements and being a lead contact with the Bank, HMRC and the Charity Commission.
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Risk Management: Identifying and managing financial risks to the charity.
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Policy Development: Contributing to the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures, ensuring these are easy to understand and use.
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Volunteer Role: Head of Youth Work
Hours: Approx. 6 hours per week (Evening/Weekend based)
Location: London/Hybrid
We're setting up a brand new youth work charity in the London area, and we have some exciting potential opportunities available for us this new year but we need to get set up and running and we need volunteers to support us.
We are looking for proactive, highly organised, and passionate people to join us as a Trustee. In this role, you will help guide the strategic direction and governance of our charity, ensuring we achieve our mission and objectives.
We're Urban Youth, a start-up dynamic grassroots youth work organisation based in London. We are dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through engaging and empowering community initiatives. As we await our charity registration, we need your support to get us up and ready to launch. We are driven by the passion and commitment of our volunteers who believe in the potential of every young person.
At Urban Youth, we aim to divert young people away from risky behaviours and crime by providing them with meaningful opportunities and experiences. We understand the significant challenges facing the youth of London today, but we also know that with the right support, they can thrive. Our mission is to create a safe and positive environment where young individuals can explore their interests, develop new skills, and build lasting friendships.
We have some amazing opportunities coming our way, and we need to take full advantage of these to create fantastic opportunities for young people in 2025 and beyond.
As our Head of Youth Work, you would have a range of responsibilities to ensure the effective creation and management of youth activities and projects. Here are some key duties:
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Activity Planning: Designing and implementing one-off and short-term youth work activities and projects.
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Promotion: Creating promotional materials and evidence to support future services.
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Volunteer Coordination: Working with the Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and manage volunteers for youth activities.
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Engagement: Ensuring young people are engaged and motivated to participate in activities, and also have a voice and assist in co-production of future activities and projects.
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Relationship Building: Developing strong relationships with young people, volunteers, and community partners.
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Monitoring and Evaluation: Tracking the success of activities and providing feedback for continuous improvement.
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Volunteer Role: Trustee
Hours: Approx ONE Evening per Month
Location: London/Hybrid
We're setting up a brand new youth work charity in the London area, and we have some exciting potential opportunities available for us this new year but we need to get set up and running and we need volunteers to support us.
We are looking for proactive, highly organised, and passionate people to join us as a Trustee. In this role, you will help guide the strategic direction and governance of our charity, ensuring we achieve our mission and objectives.
We're Urban Youth, a start-up dynamic grassroots youth work organisation based in London. We are dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through engaging and empowering community initiatives. As we await our charity registration, we need your support to get us up and ready to launch. We are driven by the passion and commitment of our volunteers who believe in the potential of every young person.
At Urban Youth, we aim to divert young people away from risky behaviours and crime by providing them with meaningful opportunities and experiences. We understand the significant challenges facing the youth of London today, but we also know that with the right support, they can thrive. Our mission is to create a safe and positive environment where young individuals can explore their interests, develop new skills, and build lasting friendships.
We have some amazing opportunities coming our way, and we need to take full advantage of these to create fantastic opportunities for young people in 2025 and beyond.
As a Trustee, you would have a range of responsibilities to ensure the effective governance and strategic direction of Urban Youth. Here are some key duties:
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Strategic Planning: Contributing to the development and implementation of our strategic plan to achieve our mission and goals.
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Governance: Ensuring that Urban Youth operates within its charitable objectives and complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
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Financial Oversight: Monitoring the financial performance of the charity and ensuring the effective use of resources.
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Fundraising and Development: Supporting fundraising efforts and identifying new opportunities for growth and development.
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Advocacy: Acting as an ambassador for Urban Youth, promoting our work and building relationships with key stakeholders.
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Risk Management: Identifying and managing risks to the charity, ensuring we operate safely and effectively.
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Policy Development: Contributing to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to support our work.
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Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Services is a registered charity providing a range of services to adults and children fleeing domestic abuse across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Having recently undertaken a governance review we currently have a vacancy for a volunteer to join the Board of Trustees who ideally has had some experience of being involved at a board level.
The skills and expertise we will consider particularly are:
- Finance
- Safeguarding
We would welcome any applicants from ethnic minority groups and in addition those who have had some previous experience in chairing meetings or have been a chair of another organisation in the past.
Board meetings are at present held in Norwich approximately six to eight times per year for a maximum of two hours in the evening.
Other information:
- Expenses: paid in accordance with the Leeway volunteer expenses policy and following provision of receipts
- Insurance Cover: Trustee Indemnity Insurance in place
- Training: Trustee induction and ongoing training
- Recruitment method: Application form and skill-based Interview process
Applicants must support and have awareness of the aims and purposes of Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Services.
- Closing date Friday 14th March 2025
Please see email when you click to apply to get an application form. Successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure Barring /DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Would you like the opportunity to apply your experience in a meaningful volunteer role to launch young people for life whilst also enhancing your skills, boosting your self-esteem and meeting new people?
The Sea Cadets is the UK’s leading maritime charity and provides a head start in life for young people through nautical adventure and fun. Our volunteers work, both directly with young people and behind the scenes, to help make a positive difference to teenagers who are often struggling in today’s world and their communities.
You don’t need boating or military experience to volunteer with Sea Cadets; whatever your skills or experience – your help and support can make a huge difference to our cadets and the unit.
What do we need assistance with?.....
- Watersport instructors (already qualified or just interested), we’ll train anyone! It’s good fun, honest!
- Minibus drivers.
- Assisting with keeping the Sea Cadet database up to date with qualifications, achievements and information on cadets and volunteers.
- Attending some Parade Nights (Fridays 1900-2130, Sundays 1000-1330) or being able to commit to a particular night each week or month, to teach and supervise indoor lessons, outdoor activities and afloat sessions.
- Ensuring communication between parents and volunteers is clear and frequent.
We are a maritime organisation, based on Naval traditions, aiming to guide children into young adults.
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We are looking for an Operations and Policy Trustee to join the board of the Jubilee Foodbank Market Harborough. We are a small registered charity, completely volunteer-run.
We are looking for someone who can:
- Ensure the Foodbank has appropriate procedures to comply with current legislation and good practice including health and safety; safeguarding & GDPR compliance/data protection etc.
- Ensure the charity’s policies and procedures are reviewed annually.
- Review policies to match what we do, including day to day procedures followed in store.
- Introduce new policies and procedures when and where necessary in order to keep things running simply and efficiently
- Ensure risk assessments and fire/electrical checks are kept up to date.
- Attend monthly Trustee meetings in Market Harborough, usually held on a weekday evening for approximately 2 hours.
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Do you want to make a difference in your community?
Do you want to improve the life of others?
Do you want to create an inclusive society, where everyone can live a ‘good life’?
We are looking for Directors who can help us strengthen and deepen our reach within our local and national communities, professional partners, and funders. Could you be that person?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Welcome to Unlock YOUR Potential, a brand new dynamic charity starting up thats dedicated to transforming lives and empowering individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. We are passionately committed to creating new pathways for positive change through our comprehensive programmes and holistic support.
Our Vision: We envision a world where every individual has the opportunity to unlock their full potential and make meaningful contributions to society.
Our Mission: Our mission is to empower, inspire, and support those facing barriers and challenges. We deliver tailored programmes that foster skills, confidence, and networks, paving the way for success.
Our Values:
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Passion: Our work is fuelled by a deep care for the communities we serve.
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Results: We are driven by the tangible outcomes and achievements of our beneficiaries.
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Innovation: We constantly seek innovative methods to enhance our programmes.
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Collaboration: We believe in the power of partnership and inclusivity.
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Integrity: Our operations are marked by professionalism, ethics, and transparency.
At Unlock YOUR Potential, we will be offering a suite of transformative programmes and services designed to empower individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Our holistic approach will address key areas such as employment, education, life skills, mentoring, and personal development.
Its an exciting time to launch our new charity with the new governments focus on getting people back to work or in training and development, there will be plenty of opportunities for us to make a huge impact but we need to set the foundations and get ourselves ready to launch.
Employability Programme Manager:
We are looking for an Employability Programme Manager, who can join our new charity start-up and help us build a solid foundation and help to build an employability programme at Unlock YOUR Potential and to set-up and manage all employability programme aspects.
You will be responsible for;
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Programme Development and Management: Set up, develop, and manage the employability programme. Design and implement initiatives that enhance employability skills and opportunities for participants.
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Partnership Building: Collaborate with local businesses, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to create partnerships and opportunities.
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Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the programme, making adjustments as needed.
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Team Leadership: Lead and support a team of dedicated volunteers and staff.
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Fundraising and Outreach: Contribute to fundraising, grant applications, and community outreach efforts.
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Communication and Collaboration: Ensure effective communication and collaboration within the organisation.
Volunteering in this role can be incredibly rewarding, as you'll be making a significant impact on the charity's ability to achieve its mission while gaining valuable experience in the non-profit sector.
Join us in making a difference and unlocking the potential of disadvantaged people in our community!
Unlock YOUR Potential
- BREAKING BARRIERS
- UNLOCKING POTENTIAL
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Welcome to Unlock YOUR Potential, a brand new dynamic charity starting up thats dedicated to transforming lives and empowering individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. We are passionately committed to creating new pathways for positive change through our comprehensive programmes and holistic support.
Our Vision: We envision a world where every individual has the opportunity to unlock their full potential and make meaningful contributions to society.
Our Mission: Our mission is to empower, inspire, and support those facing barriers and challenges. We deliver tailored programmes that foster skills, confidence, and networks, paving the way for success.
Our Values:
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Passion: Our work is fuelled by a deep care for the communities we serve.
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Results: We are driven by the tangible outcomes and achievements of our beneficiaries.
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Innovation: We constantly seek innovative methods to enhance our programmes.
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Collaboration: We believe in the power of partnership and inclusivity.
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Integrity: Our operations are marked by professionalism, ethics, and transparency.
At Unlock YOUR Potential, we will be offering a suite of transformative programmes and services designed to empower individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Our holistic approach will address key areas such as employment, education, life skills, mentoring, and personal development.
Its an exciting time to launch our new charity with the new governments focus on getting people back to work or in training and development, there will be plenty of opportunities for us to make a huge impact but we need to set the foundations and get ourselves ready to launch.
Chief Operating Officer (COO):
We are looking for a Chief Operating Officer, who can join our new charity start-up and help us build a solid foundation and help to build a strategy and plan to get Unlock YOUR Potential set-up and running, providing our key services to those who need it.
As COO you will be responsible for the daily operations and long-term strategy of Unlock YOUR Potential. You will be responsible for;
- Operational Management: You will oversee the charity's day-to-day operations, ensuring that activities run smoothly and efficiently.
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Strategic Planning: You will work closely with the Founder and CEO and other senior leaders to develop and implement strategies that align with the charity's mission and goals.
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Resource Allocation: You will manage the allocation of resources, including human, financial, and physical assets, to maximise the charity's impact.
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Performance Monitoring: You will track and assess the performance of various departments and initiatives to ensure targets are met and identify areas for improvement.
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Policy Implementation: You will ensure that organisational policies and procedures are created, followed and updated as needed.
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Stakeholder Engagement: You will maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, partners, and regulatory bodies, to support the charity's objectives.
Join us in making a difference and unlocking the potential of disadvantaged people in our community!
Unlock YOUR Potential
- BREAKING BARRIERS
- UNLOCKING POTENTIAL
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Welcome to Unlock YOUR Potential, a brand new dynamic charity starting up thats dedicated to transforming lives and empowering individuals aged between 18 and 60 years old from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. We are passionately committed to creating new pathways for positive change through our comprehensive programmes and holistic support.
Our Vision: We envision a world where every individual has the opportunity to unlock their full potential and make meaningful contributions to society.
Our Mission: Our mission is to empower, inspire, and support those facing barriers and challenges. We deliver tailored programmes that foster skills, confidence, and networks, paving the way for success.
Our Values:
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Passion: Our work is fuelled by a deep care for the communities we serve.
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Results: We are driven by the tangible outcomes and achievements of our beneficiaries.
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Innovation: We constantly seek innovative methods to enhance our programmes.
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Collaboration: We believe in the power of partnership and inclusivity.
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Integrity: Our operations are marked by professionalism, ethics, and transparency.
At Unlock YOUR Potential, we will be offering a suite of transformative programmes and services designed to empower individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Our holistic approach will address key areas such as employment, education, life skills, mentoring, and personal development.
Its an exciting time to launch our new charity with the new governments focus on getting people back to work or in training and development, there will be plenty of opportunities for us to make a huge impact but we need to set the foundations and get ourselves ready to launch.
Trustee Team:
We are looking for Trustees (various roles), who can join our new charity start-up and help us build a solid foundation and help to build a strategy and plan to get Unlock YOUR Potential set-up and running, providing our key services to those who need it.
We are looking for the following Trustee roles:
Chairperson
As Chairperson you will guide the board of trustees and ensure the organisation stays true to its mission.
Here are the primary responsibilities:
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Leadership: You will lead the board, setting the agenda with the CEO and ensuring that meetings are efficient and productive.
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Governance: You will ensure that the charity adheres to legal and ethical standards and follow its governing documents.
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Strategic Oversight: You will work with the Chief Executive and other senior leaders to develop and review the charity's strategic direction.
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Support and Supervision: You will support the Chief Executive, providing guidance, support and ensuring that the team have all the resources needed to carry out their duties.
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Representation: You will help recruit and develop board members, ensuring a diverse and effective team, all working towards the same goal and aspirations for Unlock YOUR Potential.
Overall, as Chairperson you will ensure that the charity is well-governed and operates effectively in achieving its goals.
Vice Chairperson
As Vice Chairperson you will support the Chairperson in leading and managing the board of trustees.
Here are the key responsibilities:
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Support to the Chair: You will assist the Chairperson in their duties, often stepping in when the Chairperson is unavailable.
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Leadership: You will take on special projects or lead sub-committees, ensuring effective governance and strategic oversight.
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Representation: You will represent the charity at events and meetings, acting as an ambassador.
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Board Collaboration: You will work closely with the CEO and other board members to ensure cohesive and effective decision-making.
As the Vice Chairperson ensure continuity and support in the charity’s leadership, helping to guide and maintain its mission and objectives.
Treasurer
As Treasurer you will be managing the financial affairs of the organisation.
Here are the key responsibilities:
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Financial Oversight: You will manage and monitor the charity's financial position, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
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Budgeting: You will assist in the preparation and approval of the charity's budget, ensuring alignment with its objectives.
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Bookkeeping: You will lead, steer and oversee record-keeping and ensures that all financial transactions are accurately documented.
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Compliance: You will ensure the charity complies with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements.
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Financial Strategy: You will create, develop and contribute to the development of financial policies and strategies, advising the board on financial matters.
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Fund Management: You will oversee the management of funds, investments, and reserves, ensuring the charity's financial stability.
The role of the Treasurer is essential for maintaining the financial integrity and sustainability of the charity, enabling it to effectively pursue its mission.
Secretary
As Secretary you will focus on ensuring the smooth running of the board's activities and maintaining effective communication.
Here are the key responsibilities:
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Meeting Coordination: You will arrange and schedule board meetings, prepares agendas, and distributes necessary documents, book meeting rooms and sort logisitcs for meetings.
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Minutes and Records: You will take detailed minutes during meetings, record decisions, and track action items to ensure follow-up, ensuring everyone understands what needs to be done, when and by whom.
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Compliance: You will ensure the charity complies with statutory requirements, such as filing annual returns and maintaining up-to-date records with regulatory bodies and lead on these tasks and duties.
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Communication: You will act as a liaison between the board and other stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication.
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Documentation: You will create, manage and store important documents, including governing documents, policies, and procedures.
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Support to the Board: You will provide administrative support to the board members, facilitating their roles and responsibilities.
The role of the Secretary is essential for maintaining effective governance and ensuring the charity operates within its legal framework.
Trustees
As Trustee you will play a critical role in ensuring the charity is well-managed and adheres to its mission, making key sound decisions in the charity's interests.
Here are the main responsibilities:
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Governance: To provide oversight and direction for the charity, ensuring it operates legally and ethically.
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Strategic Planning: To contribute to the development and implementation of the charity's strategic plans, aligning activities with the organisation's goals.
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Financial Stewardship: To oversee the charity's finances, ensuring funds are managed effectively and responsibly.
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Compliance: To ensure the charity complies with all legal requirements and regulatory standards.
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Policy Development: To create, lead or help to develop and approve policies that guide the charity's operations.
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Support and Advocacy: To support the charity's executive team and act as ambassadors, promoting the charity's work to stakeholders and the public.
Trustees are volunteers who bring diverse skills and perspectives to the charity, helping it to achieve its mission and make a positive impact.
Join us in making a difference and unlocking the potential of disadvantaged people in our community!
Unlock YOUR Potential
- BREAKING BARRIERS
- UNLOCKING POTENTIAL
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Secretary Job Description
General responsibilities
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To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
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To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
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To ensure the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects (the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are).
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To contribute actively to the board of trustees' role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
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To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
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To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
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To ensure the financial stability of the organisation.
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To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity's funds.
In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.
Additional duties
Either personally or by delegation, the secretary should:
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Receive agenda items from other trustees/staff
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Prepare agendas in consultation with the chair and chief executive
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Circulate agendas and supporting papers in good time
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Check that a quorum is present
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Minute the meetings and circulating the draft minutes to all trustees
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Ensure that the minutes are signed by the chair once they have been approved
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Check that trustees and staff have carried out action agreed at a previous meeting
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Circulate agendas and minutes of the annual general meeting and any special or extraordinary general meetings
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Sit on appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary panels as required
Secretary person specification
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Commitment to the organisation
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Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
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Strategic vision
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Good, independent judgement
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Ability to think creatively
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Willingness to speak their mind
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Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
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Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
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Nolan's seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
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Organisational ability
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Knowledge or experience of business and committee procedures
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Minute-taking experience, if this is not being delegated to staff
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Childline Volunteer Counsellor- Someone who wants to make a difference to children’s lives by being there to listen when they feel they have no one else to turn to. As a Childline counsellor, you’ll be there for young people and listen to them as they open up about whatever is worrying them, whether it’s bullying, abuse, self-harm or family relationships – you’ll be there to support them.
What you’ll do
You’ll volunteer in our Leeds Childline base, offering counselling support to children and young people over the phone or through our 1-2-1 online chat. Your supervisor will help you develop and evaluate your counselling skills. After your initial training, you will be able to help young people as well as identify when a child or young person may be at risk, but don’t worry a supervisor will be on hand to give you plenty of support.
What you’ll get
You’ll receive training sessions over 12 weeks to prepare you for the role. When you start your regular shifts, a supervisor will be around all times to support you. Every shift includes a briefing and debriefing alongside other volunteers. Supervisors will also give you regular one-to-one support and group supervisions.
What we’ll need from you
Signing up to be a Childline counsellor is a big commitment and requires lots of training so, we do ask people to stay in the role for a minimum of one year.
We’ll also need to do some routine safeguarding checks, including an enhanced criminal record check and at least two satisfactory references with at least one covering a period of five years or more with no gaps. It’s nothing to worry about, and we can answer any questions you have about this.
Who’s right for the role?
While we think this role is suitable for a whole range of people, we are particularly looking for those with the following qualities and experience.
- Passionate about helping young people and children
- Great communication skills
- Empathetic and perceptive
- able to think on your feet
- works well within a team
- emotional resilience
Why volunteer with us?
Not only will you gain valuable experience throughout your volunteering journey, you’ll also have access to useful resources including a catalogue of online training, discount portal and NSPCC inMind – an online mindfulness resource.
You’ll be fully supported throughout your volunteer journey with us and will have a dedicated key contact should you have any questions along the way.
Childline counsellors are there for young people and listen to them as they open up about whatever is worrying them- you'll be there to support them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Who We Are:
Bridge the Gap: Ending Digital Poverty is a dedicated organization focused on breaking down barriers to digital inclusion. We provide essential services, resources, and workshops to empower individuals and communities, ensuring everyone has access to the digital tools and skills needed to thrive in today’s world.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Volunteer and Workshop Coordinator to join our team. This vital role is key to managing our volunteer network and coordinating workshops that directly support our mission to end digital poverty. Volunteers are at the heart of what we do, and we highly rely on their dedication and passion to deliver our services effectively.
This role is currently voluntary, as we are in the process of securing sustainable funding to transition this position into a paid role. Until then, this opportunity is pivotal in helping us deliver our services and maintain the high standards that our communities rely on.
What We’re Looking For:
We need someone who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in to help our team with service delivery. The ideal candidate will possess the relevant skills and experience to make a meaningful impact in this role, ensuring our services run smoothly and effectively.
Responsibilities:
- Volunteer Management: Recruit, onboard, and support volunteers to ensure they are matched effectively with residents and tasks.
- Workshop Coordination: Plan, organize, and oversee workshops, ensuring they meet the needs of residents and are adequately staffed.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the administrative team to ensure smooth transitions between volunteers, residents, and workshop activities.
- Problem-Solving: Address any challenges or concerns from volunteers or residents to maintain a positive and productive environment.
- Reporting: Monitor and report on volunteer and workshop outcomes, identifying areas for improvement and growth.
Skills and Experience:
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Experience in volunteer management, workshop coordination, or a related field is a plus.
- A proactive and hands-on approach to problem-solving.
Why Join Us?
This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to a cause that makes a tangible difference in people’s lives. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in helping us bridge the digital divide and empowering communities through technology and education.
As this role is subject to funding and long-term sustainability, your contribution will be instrumental in shaping the future of our services and ensuring we continue to grow and succeed.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and have the skills and dedication to support our mission, we’d love to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a brief statement outlining your suitability for the role
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a lasting impact in the fight against digital poverty.
To empower individuals and communities by providing digital access, skills, and support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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