Social Care/Development Volunteer Roles

Do you enjoy organising? Would you like to play a key role in making sure things get done!
You will have the opportunity to support staff with a wide range of desk-based and administrative and reception based tasks. These roles provide essential support in ensuring that those who we work with access the support they require to rebuild their lives beyond crisis.

What you will be doing

• To support with administration, texting and emailing information to service users, volunteers, and staff.
• Support with updating and inputting data into spreadsheets.
• Support with making phone calls to follow up and gather needed information.
• To support the team with covering the reception desk, and dealing with enquiries from people arriving at the service/office.

The skills you need

• Good communication skills
• Good organisation and administrative skills
• Able to maintain good working relationships.
• Basic IT skills, comfortable using spreadsheets and emailing

What's in it for you

• Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
• Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
• Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun

After18 works with local artists and arts organisations to provide a broad range of experiences for young refugees. Our weekly art and photography club provides young people with a safe space to express themselves and have their views heard. Young people tell us that having a regular opportunity to participate in arts groups distracts them from their worries and bad experiences and helps to keep them busy.

We are looking for a volunteer to the club and interact with the young people as they work on their projects each week. This would be a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about creative arts and supporting the wellbeing of young people.

The volunteer must be available on a Monday evening (5:30-7pm) in Leicester city centre.

The volunteer may be involved in:

- Supporting the activity lead to set up the art materials

- Helping to demonstrate skills and techniques

- Talking with the young people one-to-one about their work

Volunteer specifications:

- Passion for the creative arts

- Spoken and written fluency in English

- Compassion and sensitivity to asylum-seeking young people

- Ability to work within After18’s policies and procedures

- Able to commit for at least six months

- Commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children and young people they come into contact with

Whether you are an experienced trustee or wanting to take your first step at Board level we would like to hear from you.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for people to join our board of trustees to help take Cheltenham Almshouses and Aid forward.  We would particularly welcome those with experience of building maintenance and development of new properties, health and safety, finance and investment, risk control, social care and marketing.

Many of the properties we own are of older stock and there is a constant challenge to keep the buildings well maintained and up to standard, in line with health and safety requirements whilst providing comfortable and affordable living.

We have recently built four new wonderful apartments within a conservation area and may possibly in the future look at extending our current stock of properties with more new builds.

We have a healthy balance sheet and would look to new trustees to guide the charity with new investment opportunities.

At present we have little presence on social media and would welcome a trustee on board who could help us in this field and ultimately give us the presence we so need.  By maintaining a wait list this reduces the risk of void apartments and subsequent decrease in income.

We provide housing to many people who are working but cannot afford the market rents, for those retired who want to live in well maintained, peaceful communities.  Some of our beneficiaries may need help with more personal matters such as benefit applications, liaising with social services, the clerk will deal with these aspects directly but additional knowledge of areas such as benefits and pensions would be immensely valuable to our beneficiaries, some of whom may not have any family members nearby to support them.

Many thanks for your time reading this.

What are we looking for?

• Communications and Marketing
• Building and conservation, property and maintenance
• Health and Safety within housing
• Finance 
• Leadership 
• Legal

What difference will you make?

This is an amazing opportunity to give a small amount of time, whilst knowing you are making a real difference to the lives of our residents. 

With you on board as a trustee we can ensure that the Almhouses continue for many, many more years, helping those less fortunate by providing safe well maintained homes in wonderful communities, while ensuring the long term financial stability, governance of the charity and to help formulate the vision for the future.

Before you apply

Please apply through Reach in the first instance. Interviews will be in person at a convenient location, representatives from the board of trustees will be present with the Clerk.

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in your community? Do you have expertise in finance and a desire to contribute to a cause that positively impacts lives? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Finance Trustee for our esteemed charity which is going through a period of renewal! We are developing a series of social enmterprise hubs across the country.

At Toc H, we are dedicated to serving local people through our social enterprise hubs across the country. Our organisation has been serving the community for over 100 years, providing essential services and support to those in need.

Role Description: As a Finance Trustee, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity and sustainability of our charity. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the financial management and reporting processes.
• Reviewing and approving budgets, financial statements, and financial policies.
• Providing strategic guidance on financial planning, and risk assessment.
• Collaborating with the finance team and fellow trustees to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Representing the charity at finance-related meetings and events.

Qualifications:

• Strong background in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Previous experience serving on a board of trustees or similar governance role preferred.
• Knowledge of nonprofit financial management practices and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the charity.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Why Join Us:

• Make a meaningful impact: Your expertise will directly contribute to advancing our mission and helping those in need.
• Professional development: Gain valuable experience and expand your skill set in nonprofit governance and finance.
• Networking opportunities: Connect with fellow trustees, staff members, and community partners who share your passion for making a difference.
• Fulfillment: Experience the satisfaction of knowing that your contributions are making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Join us in our commitment to creating positive change and building a brighter future for our community.

Kiya Survivors is looking for a dedicated individual to join our small, friendly team to assist in leading the charity forward and improving the services we offer to our families in Peru.

Kiya Survivors is a small Anglo-Peruvian registered NGO supporting vulnerable families, children with learning difficulties and disabilities living in poverty and abused and abandoned children and young women in Peru.

We are looking for someone with a secretarial or administrative background who can help us with the following duties:

·To support, help direct and ensure that the charities mission statements are being followed by all Trustees and staff.

·To create, keep up to date and ensure all Trustees and the CEO have a copy of the annual meetings calendar.

·To create, keep up to date and ensure all Trustees and the CEO have a copy of the charities mission statements, code of conduct and strategic plan.

·To set the agenda and take/distribute minutes for all board meetings.

·To ensure that the charities legal paperwork is kept up to date with the Charity Commission and Companies House.

·To actively encourage other Trustees to sign up more child sponsors and set targets per quarter to generate more sponsors for children and projects.

·To research grant opportunities and assist in writing them, collecting relevant data to input etc.

At Doorstep Library, we’re dedicated to bringing the magic of books and the joy of reading directly into the homes of children who need our support.

With 1 in 4 children in the UK leaving primary school unable to read or write properly, we recruit and train in-person and online volunteers to introduce children from under-resourced areas to the pleasure of reading.

What’s Involved?

As a Doorstep Library reading volunteer, you’ll visit the same families via Zoom every week with eBooks to share with the children and encourage their love of reading.

You will:

• Handpick eBooks from our online portals based on the children’s age, interests, and reading level
• Join families via Zoom with your volunteer partner for 20-minute reading sessions  
• Make notes after the session to keep track of how the child/ren are progressing

Our unique home-based approach allows our volunteers to build trusting relationships with families, helping them to connect with the community and equip them with the skills they need to succeed later in life.

When and Where?

You can be based anywhere in the UK to become a Doorstep Library online volunteer.

• Time commitment: One evening a week, or once every 3 weeks as a Stand-In Volunteer
• Hours per week: 2
• Days: Our projects run on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays from 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Skills/Experience Needed

• Be able to make a regular weekly commitment or once every 3 weeks for a Stand-In Volunteer during school term time
• Be compliant with our safeguarding procedures, complete an Enhanced DBS, Child Barred List check, and provide 2 references
• Enjoy spending time with children and believe in education for all
• Have comfortable fluency in English
• Be non-judgmental and respectful of a variety of lifestyles and children’s learning
• Have excellent communication skills – be able to listen to families and communicate effectively with Project Leaders (including via text/emails/calls with Doorstep Library staff)
• Be confident using technology – for connecting with families via Zoom and completing records
• Be organised – be able to multi-task in a multi-faceted role comprising of much more than solely reading to children
• Be reliable – always attending a pre-agreed session and giving plenty of notice in advance of absences
• Be friendly – to build good relationships with families, your volunteer partner and the rest of the team
• Be confident – to lead the session or mentor a new volunteer
• Be patient, persistent and flexible – tailoring your approach to each family’s needs

Doorstep Library is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and all those it comes into contact with. All volunteers undergo rigorous safer recruitment processes including specified interview questions, a DBS check, and the collection of written and/or verbal references.  Safeguarding training is a mandatory part of the induction process for all volunteers, and they are expected to always adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures.  

We are based in Camden, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, Lambeth and Westminster.

At Doorstep Library, we’re dedicated to bringing the magic of books and the joy of reading directly into the homes of children who need our support.

With 1 in 4 children in the UK leaving primary school unable to read or write properly, we recruit and train in-person and online volunteers to introduce children from under-resourced areas to the pleasure of reading.

What’s Involved?

As a Doorstep Library reading volunteer, you’ll visit the same families at their homes every week with a backpack full of books to share with the children and encourage their love of reading.

You will:

• Handpick books based on the children’s age, interests, and reading level
• Visit their homes with your volunteer partner for 20-minute reading sessions  
• Leave behind a selection of books for the children to borrow for the week

Our unique home-based approach allows our volunteers to build trusting relationships with families, helping them to connect with the community and equip them with the skills they need to succeed later in life.

When and Where?

We have volunteer opportunities in: Hammersmith, Parsons Green, Fulham Broadway, Shepherds Bush, East Acton, Latimer Road, Euston, Kings Cross, Marylebone, Edgware Road, Queens Park, Pimlico, Brixton and Tulse Hill.

• Time commitment: One evening a week, or once every 3 weeks as a Stand-In Volunteer
• Hours per week: 2.5
• Days: Our projects run on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays depending on where you are based from 4:30pm – 7:00pm

Skills/Experience Needed

• Be able to make a regular weekly commitment or once every 3 weeks for a Stand-In Volunteer during school term time
• Be compliant with our safeguarding procedures, complete an Enhanced DBS, Child Barred List check, and provide 2 references
• Enjoy spending time with children and believe in education for all
• Have comfortable fluency in English
• Be non-judgmental and respectful of a variety of lifestyles and children’s learning
• Have excellent communication skills – be able to listen to families and communicate effectively with Project Leaders (including via text/emails/calls with Doorstep Library staff)
• Be reliable – always attending a pre-agreed session and giving plenty of notice in advance of absences
• Be friendly – to build good relationships with families, your volunteer partner and the rest of the team
• Be confident – to lead the session or mentor a new volunteer
• Be patient, persistent and flexible – tailoring your approach to each family’s needs

Doorstep Library is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and all those it comes into contact with. All volunteers undergo rigorous safer recruitment processes including specified interview questions, a DBS check, and the collection of written and/or verbal references.  Safeguarding training is a mandatory part of the induction process for all volunteers, and they are expected to always adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures.  

Can you spare up to 3 hours a week visiting a client in their home for a cup of tea and a chat, help them get to an appointment or run an errand, or just be there to listen to them when they need a friendly ear. Companion Volunteers, provide companionship, emotional and practical support, respite for carers and telephone support to those living with a terminal or life limited illness or their carers.

Can you spare up to 3 hours a week visiting a client in their home for a cup of tea and a chat, help them get to an appointment or run an errand, or just be there to listen to them when they need a friendly ear. Companion Volunteers, provide companionship, emotional and practical support, respite for carers and telephone support to those living with a terminal or life limited illness or their carers.

Can you spare up to 3 hours a week visiting a client in their home for a cup of tea and a chat, help them get to an appointment or run an errand, or just be there to listen to them when they need a friendly ear. Companion Volunteers, provide companionship, emotional and practical support, respite for carers and telephone support to those living with a terminal or life limited illness or their carers.

Ignite holiday joy and make a difference – be part of our team of change makers

We are the people who create Revitalising breaks, holidays and experiences for disabled people and carers – everything you’d expect from a holiday backed up with excellent care.

Our essential short breaks can be life-changing, not only providing respite from the challenges of everyday life but boosting wellbeing, rejuvenating relationships and bringing disabled people and carers closer together. Without Revitalise, some time away from the challenges of everyday life would simply be out of reach for many disabled people and their families.

We have two holiday centres, Jubilee Lodge in Chigwell and Sandpipers in Southport, supported by our dedicated central services team in London.  We provide over 3,000 holidays a year and work hard, constantly looking for ways to deliver brilliant guest experiences.

Revitalise is more than just a charity; it’s an inclusive, caring community that thrives on fundraising and on support from our charity shops. These vital efforts enable us to cover organisational costs, subsidise breaks for individual guests, and enhance the facilities and experiences we offer. 

Join the team that turns dreams into cherished memories. Together, we’ll make the extraordinary happen.

Purpose of the volunteer role

· To build relationships with guests and be a vital part of their holiday experience.

· To help ensure that every guest has a great time during their stay by supporting them to make the most of the available activities, entertainments and excursions.

Specific tasks

· Providing social support to guests: holding conversations with them and offering companionship.

· Assisting with the running of activities and entertainments in the holiday centre.

· Going out on excursions with guests and supporting them to make the most of these.

· Assisting with eating and drinking, except for guests with complex needs.

· Informing paid staff of any requests for support and care.

Other requirements

You will be required to:

· Read and follow the Volunteers Code of Conduct.

· Attend all induction and any other mandatory training.

· Immediately report to a manager:

o any incidents or allegations of abuse of guests

o any safety or other concerns

· Promote inclusive and anti-discriminatory practice with guests, staff and other volunteers.

Person Specification

You will need to meet the following requirements:

· A genuine interest in relating to and supporting people with disabilities.

· Willing and able to follow instructions.

· Reliable and a good time-keeper.

· Committed to diversity and inclusion and treating everybody with respect.

Crossroads Care Kent - Trustee Vacancies

We are looking for two new Trustees to join our established Board, bringing oversight, strategic scrutiny, and innovation with a mix of business skills and experience that make a real difference to this wonderful organisation.

With a new CEO in place supported by a highly motivated, caring workforce, and a Board with a wide range of experience, this is an exciting time  to join the team to help steer it through its next stage of development.  

Trustees are appointed on a voluntary basis, with all reasonable expenses reimbursed, and although this is an unpaid position there are many rewards and personal development opportunities from a fairly small commitment of time.

A little bit about us

Crossroads Care Kent is the leading Carers Charity in Kent, delivering care and support for people living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend. As a well-established Charity for over 40 years, we support over 6000 people across Kent every year and continue to make a positive input on the community.

 With 1 in 10 people having caring responsibilities it is more than likely that you or someone you know have been a carer, are a carer or may become an unpaid carer at some point in life.

Some of the many benefits of becoming a Charity Trustee

· Support a cause that you can connect with and are passionate about

· Give something back to your Community, make a real difference to unpaid Carers across Kent

· Share those brilliant skills and the experience you have gained in your career

· A chance to share something important to you - ideas, diversity and inclusion, technical, etc

· Gain exposure to the wide range of skills needed to oversee a charity 

· Improve your CV, enhance your professional development  

· Self-development with interesting work and strategy, keeping the mind engaged

· Personal wellbeing – volunteering simply makes us feel good!

We are looking for Trustees with:

· A connection to our purpose and values

· A strong commitment to the work of supporting and championing unpaid carers in Kent

· The ability to work at strategic level and offer advice from their  field of expertise (see below)

· Great communication skills

· Willingness and ability to meet the time commitment required to fulfil a Trustee role

 Experience: new Trustees will ideally have skills and experience in at least one of the following areas:

· Equality, diversity, and inclusion

· Third sector-specific experience

· Business development

· Income generation, fundraising, promotions

· Innovation and technology.

Time Commitment

· The Board meets six times a year, each meeting is usually 2-3 hours in duration

· Board meetings are held at our Wateringbury or Herne Bay office on an alternating basis

· Trustees receive papers to read ahead of each meeting to prepare for discussions

· Trustees may be required to respond to communications or attend meetings - ad hoc basis

If you are interested in becoming one of our Trustees please contact our HR Manager Melanie Turner, and know that diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we value at Crossroads.

Can you spare up to 3 hours a week visiting a client in their home for a cup of tea and a chat, help them get to an appointment or run an errand, or just be there to listen to them when they need a friendly ear. Companion Volunteers, provide companionship, emotional and practical support, respite for carers and telephone support to those living with a terminal or life limited illness or their carers.

Can you spare up to 3 hours a week visiting a client in their home for a cup of tea and a chat, help them get to an appointment or run an errand, or just be there to listen to them when they need a friendly ear. Companion Volunteers, provide companionship, emotional and practical support, respite for carers and telephone support to those living with a terminal or life limited illness or their carers.