• Child focused
• Befriend a child or young person in care.
• Contribute to the welfare of the child and promote the child's developmental, social, emotional, educational, religious and cultural needs.
• Encourage a child to exercise their rights and take part in decisions that will affect them.
• Complement the activities of foster carers and support the child's care plan. 

As a First Aider at Events, you’ll help St John Ambulance provide first aid at large and small events within the community. You’ll be part of a team of volunteers delivering help where it’s needed, dealing with everything from a sprained ankle to a cardiac arrest.

The experience you gain could lead to more advanced roles, including patient transport, cycle response, advanced first aid and emergency response. You’ll make a real difference to your community and have a huge impact on the nation’s health. 

As a First Aider at Events, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

Selection Event Details: The Selection and Induction event will be held on 21st March 2020 commencing 9.30am at St John Ambulance, One Fox Crescent, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2BN. We have First Aider vacancies at: Basildon, Bishops Stortford, Castle Point, Chelmsford, Clacton, Colchester, Grays, Halstead, Little Thurrock, Harlow, Maldon, Manningtree, Rochford, Saffron Walden, Stanway & Coggeshall, Wickford, Witham

Welcome Event Details: If successful in the Selection event, you will be required to stay on in the afternoon to complete the Induction programme. Tea and coffee will be provided but please bring your own lunch.

Training for role and Course details: The First Aid Course will take place at St John Ambulance, One Fox Crescent, Chelmsford CM1 2BN: Dates: 4th/5th April and 18th/19th April 2020. Candidates must be able to attend all four days

Closing date is: 6th March 2020

If you’d like to know more about volunteering or would just like to chat to someone who does, get in touch. 

Can you spare one hour a week to do something exciting and rewarding? Want to make a positive difference? Want to be inspired? Are you energetic and enthusiastic? Interested in working with young people?

Envision is looking for dynamic volunteers to help support and inspire 16-17 year olds in schools and colleges in London. Envision inspires and supports young people to conceive an idea for a social change in their community and make it a reality through a structured programme of challenges, coaching and events.

What you do

• Volunteers are matched with a school and work directly with a team of young people in schools/ colleges to support them to create an effective social action project.
• Use their enthusiasm for working with young people to facilitate the weekly meetings.
• Working with an Envision Coach to ensure quality of the project stays high.
• Motivate and inspire their teams to discuss issues and to turn their ideas into action

We are looking for people who...

• Have a keen interest in working with young people.
• Must be enthusiastic and willing to get stuck-in.
• Are confident and can work use their own initiative.
• Can give a commitment to work with their school team from Now- May.
• Must be free for a one hour school session each week.
• Must be willing to travel up to forty minutes to get to a school or college (reimbursed).

Desirables

• Experience of working with 16-17 year olds.
• Facilitation skills.
• An interest in social and/or environmental issues.
• Links with organisations and charities.
• Experience of project or event planning.

What we offer you...

• On-going support and opportunities to lead.
• Access to training and resources for you and your team.
• The opportunity to share your views at focus groups.
• Invites to Envision’s events (always a LOT of fun!).

To enquire about this opportunity please call Envision's London office and as to speak with Alastair.

Blether Buddies are volunteers who commit to either meeting a ScotsCare client once a week, to provide companionship, friendly conversation and a non-judgemental listening ear, or having a friendly chat on the phone once a week. 

The commitment required for face to face befriending is between 1 – 3 hours per week, phone calls tend to be between 15 and 30 minutes each.  Timing is flexible to suit you and the person you’ll be introduced to, this includes evenings and weekends.

Due to the nature of this role we prefer a minimum 6 months commitment – the majority of volunteers tend to stay involved for much longer which of course is not obligatory.

The activities you do together will depend on their interests, needs and health.  Some may request a friendly chat in their home, while others might like to go out to a café, around the shops, to a park, or other place of interest, a local museum for example. In all cases we will endeavour to match you to someone with similar interests and within a reasonable distance as we work across the London area. 

Our clients are mostly Scots, aged 50 plus,  who live in London and spend a lot of time alone, or find it difficult to go out independently, due to anxiety, poor health, low confidence and/or mood so your support could really brighten up their day.

In return for your support, we will pay your expenses for travel and refreshments, give you an induction, training and ongoing support, through 1:1 meetings with the coordinator and other befrienders at group meetings. You’ll also receive invitations to our social events including our lovely summer boat party on the river Thames.

If you enjoy a good blether, have good listening skills and are non-judgmental, we would love to hear from you.  If you have the time to spare, please contact us.

This can be a really enjoyable and rewarding opportunity and your gift of time and companionship, could really make a difference to someone’s emotional wellbeing during a difficult and lonely time. 

Blether Buddies are volunteers who commit to either meeting a ScotsCare client once a week, to provide companionship, friendly conversation and a non-judgemental listening ear, or having a friendly chat on the phone once a week. 

The commitment required for face to face befriending is between 1 – 3 hours per week, phone calls tend to be between 15 and 30 minutes each.  Timing is flexible to suit you and the person you’ll be introduced to, this includes evenings and weekends.

Due to the nature of this role we prefer a minimum 6 months commitment – the majority of volunteers tend to stay involved for much longer which of course is not obligatory.

The activities you do together will depend on their interests, needs and health.  Some may request a friendly chat in their home, while others might like to go out to a café, around the shops, to a park, or other place of interest, a local museum for example. In all cases we will endeavour to match you to someone with similar interests and within a reasonable distance as we work across the London area. 

Our clients are mostly Scots, aged 50 plus, who live in London and spend a lot of time alone, or find it difficult to go out independently, due to anxiety, poor health, low confidence and/or mood so your support could really brighten up their day.

In return for your support, we will pay your expenses for travel and refreshments, give you an induction, training and ongoing support, through 1:1 meetings with the coordinator and other befrienders at group meetings. You’ll also receive invitations to our social events including our lovely summer boat party on the river Thames.

If you enjoy a good blether, have good listening skills and are non-judgmental, we would love to hear from you.  If you have the time to spare, please contact us.

This can be a really enjoyable and rewarding opportunity and your gift of time and companionship, could really make a difference to someone’s emotional wellbeing during a difficult and lonely time.

Second Tree is a community-led, volunteer-run, grassroots NGO that supports, teaches and learns with refugees across Northern Greece. We are looking for a new Administrative Officer to facilitate the running of our programs on-site in Ioannina.

In this role, you will be liaising with members across the organisation to oversee the completion of essential tasks and ensuring that Second Tree’s project, administrative and fundraising activities run smoothly. 

Role description

You will…  

• Manage the completion of routine financial tasks, including the maintenance of a clear invoicing system, compiling financial reports, drafting budgets, and ensuring financial records are exceptionally well kept

• Be responsible for the day to day organisation of office supplies, inventories, relevant IT systems and filing duties

• Provide grants administration support to relevant team members, including  tracking application deadlines and progress, drafting applications, liaising with relevant individuals and uploading supporting documents

• Work in conjunction with senior management to further streamline current administrative systems and processes

• Liaise and collaborate with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders and represent Second Tree in relevant external meetings

• Capture and compile relevant MEL data related to the program

• Ensure overall management of administrative procedures and processes

Skills 

You are able to…

• Pay close attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

• Maintain a high level of organisation at all times

• Self-manage a workload which includes a broad range of tasks

• Be accountable, transparent and honest

• Prioritise tasks effectively and  delegate to others when their support is needed to ensure deadlines are met in a timely manner

• Use essential IT software (Excel, google drive), as well as common social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram)

•    Communicate in English at a C2 level, both written and orally

Knowledge

You understand…

• The importance of this role to the successful running of a small NGO

• Essential background of the refugee crisis and its impact

• The importance of clear, precise communication

We offer

Accommodation in a shared house.

Transportation to/from work.

After completion of a three month trial, small monthly expenses refund.

How to Apply

Please send the following to Giovanni Fontana at the email provided below.

1) Your CV

2) Your cover letter

In your mail, please:

3) Put “Administrative Officer Candidate CharityJob” as the subject line

5) Specify the dates you would be available to volunteer

If the application includes all of these we will get back to you in a maximum of 48hs.

Second Tree is a community-led, volunteer-run, grassroots NGO that supports, teaches and learns with refugees across Northern Greece. We are looking for a Program Coordinator for our Adult Education Program based in Ioannina.

In this role, you’ll be coordinating the implementation of language classes and associated tasks at three refugee sites: Katsikas refugee camp, Agia Eleni refugee camp and the Mikri Polis Community Centre.

The majority of the students are from Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq. The sites have two to four English classes each day, which are differentiated by English ability from A0 to B2.

Role description

You will…  

• Coordinate and manage daily operations of the adult education program

• Develop the program in coordination with the Programs Manager

• Assess impact and effectiveness against program objectives

• Ensure that teachers are equipped with the necessary knowledge to complete their administrative tasks to a high standard and in a timely fashion

• Conduct regular class observations, providing teachers with quality feedback on their teaching

• Provide new teachers with key insights into language teaching in the refugee context

• Ensure inductions to and exits from the education team are smooth and effective, including successful handover of classes between teachers

• Liaise and collaborate with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders and represent Second Tree in relevant external meetings

• Capture and compile monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) reports in line with program deadlines

• Ensure overall management of the program, guaranteeing quality and relevance 

Skills 

You are able to..

• Oversee the daily activities of the adult education team

• Ensure that teachers’ needs are met and that they in turn meet the requirements of their roles

• Be accountable and efficient, making sure that tasks that you take up are completed in the agreed timeframe

• Be honest and transparent, being able to give and receive feedback in the most straightforward way

• Have a strong sense of humor, being able to make fun of yourself is key

• Care for people, the interests of the people we work with should always be your first concern

• Instil the values above in the people that work with you

• Communicate in English at a C2 level, both written and orally

• Manage individuals effectively to create a positive team environment in which shared problem solving is encouraged

• Prioritise and delegate tasks effectively, ensuring all deadlines are met

• Manage a wide-ranging workload

Knowledge

You understand and possess knowledge of...

• Education in emergencies concepts

• The refugee crisis and its impact and trajectory

• The needs of refugee students and can adapt content, programming and best practices to meet these needs

• The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and how to develop syllabi in line with it

• Assessment and evaluation procedures, and how to prepare students for language proficiency test

• Adult refugee projects and opportunities for further learning and employment

• Research on adult learning strategies and pedagogies, especially for illiterate or semi-literate adults

• ESL/EFL lesson planning procedures

• ESL/EFL methodologies, theories and techniques 

• Your own personal leadership skills/profile and how to effectively manage a team

We offer

– Accommodation in a shared house.

– Transportation to/from work.

– After completion of a three month trial, small monthly expenses refund.

How to Apply

Please send the following to Giovanni Fontana at the email provided below.

1) Your CV

2) Your cover letter

3) Copy of your teaching qualifications 

In your mail, please:

4) Put “Adult Education Coordinator CharityJob” as the subject line

5) Specify the dates you would be available to volunteer (starting date and length)

6) At the end of the email, copy-paste the link of the ad you are responding to

If the application includes all of these we will get back to you in a maximum of 48hs.

Second Tree is a community-led, volunteer-run, grassroots NGO that supports, teaches and learns with refugees across Northern Greece. We are looking for a new Youth Program Coordinator for our Scouts Program based in Ioannina.

In this role, you’ll be coordinating the daily planning and delivery of activities for young refugees  in two refugee camps: Katsikas and Agia Eleni. 

The program consists of English language classes, educational workshops and excursions outside of the camp. It aims to develop the core values of teamwork, responsibility, kindness and focus in its participants, through structured, participatory activities. The program engages around 50 children at each site, between the ages of 8 and 17, the majority of whom are from Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria.

Role description

You will…  

• Coordinate, delegate, and manage a team of 4-5 volunteers in the daily operations of the Scouts Program

• Develop current programming in coordination with the Programs Manager and project team member

• Assess impact and effectiveness of the program in line with its objectives 

• Plan and deliver effective educational and outdoor activities, within a theme-based, modular curriculum

• Ensure a high quality of program implementation, with the ability to provide behaviour management and safeguarding training to new volunteers

• Directly supervise and support project team to ensure effective inductions and transfer of key skills/knowledge take place between short term team members

• Liaise and collaborate with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders

• Represent Second Tree in relevant external meetings with international actors (UNHCR, IOM, ASB, Intersos, TDH) or local authorities (municipality, army, police, etc)

• Capture and compile relevant M&E on the program

• Conduct interviews with volunteer candidates 

Skills 

You are able to. . .

• Oversee the delivery of program activities and the completion of vital administrative and logistical tasks

• Be accountable and efficient, making sure that tasks that you take up are completed in the agreed timeframe

• Be honest and transparent, being able to give and receive feedback in the most straightforward way

• Have a strong sense of humor, being able to make fun of yourself is key

• Care for people, the interests of the people we work with should always be your first concern

• Instil the values above in the people that work with you 

• Prioritise and delegate tasks effectively, ensuring all deadlines are met

• Manage individuals effectively to create a positive team environment in which shared problem solving is encouraged

• Communicate in English, both written and orally

• Learn quickly, managing a wide-ranging and intense workload

Knowledge

You understand…

• What is required to work and effectively communicate in complex and volatile contexts

• Essential background of the refugee crisis and its impact

• Essential behaviour management techniques which can be employed effectively with children and young people

• Your own personal leadership skills/profile and how to effectively manage a team

We offer

– Accommodation in a shared house.

– Transportation to/from work.

– After completion of a three month trial, small monthly expenses refund.

How to Apply

Please send the following to Giovanni Fontana at the email provided below.

1) Your CV

2) Your cover letter

3) Copy of your teaching qualifications (If applicable)

In your mail, please:

4) Put “Youth Program Coordinator Candidate CharityJob” as the subject line

5) Specify the dates you would be available to volunteer (starting date and length)

6) At the end of the email, copy-paste the link of the ad you are responding to

If the application includes all of these we will get back to you in a maximum of 48hs.

Activity days, lunch and social clubs… Can you help our blind veterans get out and about in Bromley?

Our events provide crucial social interaction for our veterans who can often feel isolated or lonely. It’s our members’ chance to get together, meet other people and have a good old chat.

Our volunteer transport team is essential in helping our blind veterans get from A to B. This role is ideal for someone who is a confident driver and can make our members feel at ease along the journey Bromley - Central London - Bromley. And also, just around the Borough of Bromley.

It’s simple: arrange pick up, let the veteran know the journey details, take them to the destination, and help them enter and exit the vehicle. You can also join us at events where you would be a welcomed part of our blind veterans’ family.

Volunteers must be over the age of 21 and have held their license for 2+ years. You will need to have your own car, but we will cover all reasonable expenses, including the London congestion charge if necessary.

The role can be flexible around your other commitments, but we ask that you are reliable and punctual for our veterans. And it’s important to mention that most of our events take place Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

You will be fully trained and supported so you feel comfortable and confident in your volunteering.

Every day ordinary people do an extraordinary job monitoring conditions for people in custody to make sure that they are treated with fairness and respect.

The IMB at HMP Huntercombe is recruiting new members who live within 20 miles of the HMP Huntercombe and can commit the time to visit 3 to 4 times per month (reducing to 2 to 3 visits after completing the probationary year).

Who are the IMB?

We’re a group of ordinary members of the public, doing an extraordinary job. As a passionate, personable individual, you could join us in making a difference. In this unpaid role, you’ll volunteer your talent and time towards securing a decent day-to-day life for every prisoner and detainee. Under the guidance of dedicated mentors and an extensive training programme, you’ll commit to a flexible schedule of visits to a local establishment each month, with travel and subsistence expenses oaid. Your observations will have an impact as your Board reports its findings to Ministers in Her Majesty’s Government. 

About the role

With unrestricted access to these unique environments, you’ll gain a rare insight into all aspects of life in custody. Impartial and highly influential, you can decide what shape your visits should take. As an independent monitor, you may spend time in a specific part of the prison or choose to have your conversations with prisoners or detainees out of sight or hearing of a member of staff. As well as keeping a close eye on daily operations, you’ll play a crucial role in dealing with problems that arise. This could be in response to a confidential request to see a member of the IMB, or to observe the management of the more serious incidents that occur.

Why join us?

More than anything else, this is a rewarding opportunity that makes a real and meaningful difference to the lives of prisoners, detainees and our wider society. Ministers are obliged to respond to the issues raised in your Board’s report.  The environment may seem intimidating at first, but you will be fully supported through your training and accompanied during your visits until you feel ready to manage independently. This highly recognised and respected role could provide the experience that opens doors into other careers within the justice system.

Who are we looking for?

There is no one type of person who could be right for the IMB because it’s not about background or skillset. It’s about having the dedication and passion to ensure all people are being treated fairly For that reason, we’re looking for individuals from all walks of life who will approach the role with no preconceptions. You will need to be willing to work within a challenging environment and have the confidence to report your findings to senior figures. Most importantly, you will be able to talk to people in a way that makes each prisoner or detainee feel respected and reassured.

Please apply via our website, quoting reference: 1025/ Huntercombe/2020

Closing date for completed returned applications: 16.2.2020

The IMB at HMP Garth, is recruiting new members who live within 30 miles of the HMP Garth, and can commit the time to visit 3 to 4 times per month (reducing to 2 to 3 visits after completing the probationary year).

Who are the IMB?

We’re a group of ordinary members of the public, doing an extraordinary job. As a passionate, personable individual, you could join us in making a difference. In this unpaid role, you’ll volunteer your talent and time towards securing a decent day-to-day life for every prisoner and detainee. Under the guidance of dedicated mentors and an extensive training programme, you’ll commit to a flexible schedule of visits to a local establishment each month, with travel and subsistence expenses oaid. Your observations will have an impact as your Board reports its findings to Ministers in Her Majesty’s Government. 

About the role

With unrestricted access to these unique environments, you’ll gain a rare insight into all aspects of life in custody. Impartial and highly influential, you can decide what shape your visits should take. As an independent monitor, you may spend time in a specific part of the prison or choose to have your conversations with prisoners or detainees out of sight or hearing of a member of staff. As well as keeping a close eye on daily operations, you’ll play a crucial role in dealing with problems that arise. This could be in response to a confidential request to see a member of the IMB, or to observe the management of the more serious incidents that occur.

Why join us?

More than anything else, this is a rewarding opportunity that makes a real and meaningful difference to the lives of prisoners, detainees and our wider society. Ministers are obliged to respond to the issues raised in your Board’s report.  The environment may seem intimidating at first, but you will be fully supported through your training and accompanied during your visits until you feel ready to manage independently. This highly recognised and respected role could provide the experience that opens doors into other careers within the justice system.

Who are we looking for?

There is no one type of person who could be right for the IMB because it’s not about background or skillset. It’s about having the dedication and passion to ensure all people are being treated fairly For that reason, we’re looking for individuals from all walks of life who will approach the role with no preconceptions. You will need to be willing to work within a challenging environment and have the confidence to report your findings to senior figures. Most importantly, you will be able to talk to people in a way that makes each prisoner or detainee feel respected and reassured.

Please apply via our website, quoting reference: 1023/Garth/2020

Closing date for completed returned applications: 23 Feb 2020

Every day ordinary people do an extraordinary job monitoring conditions for people in custody to make sure that they are treated with fairness and respect.

The IMB at HMP Oakwood is recruiting new members who live within 40 miles of the HMP Oakwood and can commit the time to visit 3 to 4 times per month (reducing to 2 to 3 visits after completing the probationary year).

Who are the IMB?

We’re a group of ordinary members of the public, doing an extraordinary job. As a passionate, personable individual, you could join us in making a difference. In this unpaid role, you’ll volunteer your talent and time towards securing a decent day-to-day life for every prisoner and detainee. Under the guidance of dedicated mentors and an extensive training programme, you’ll commit to a flexible schedule of visits to a local establishment each month, with travel and subsistence expenses oaid. Your observations will have an impact as your Board reports its findings to Ministers in Her Majesty’s Government. 

About the role

With unrestricted access to these unique environments, you’ll gain a rare insight into all aspects of life in custody. Impartial and highly influential, you can decide what shape your visits should take. As an independent monitor, you may spend time in a specific part of the prison or choose to have your conversations with prisoners or detainees out of sight or hearing of a member of staff. As well as keeping a close eye on daily operations, you’ll play a crucial role in dealing with problems that arise. This could be in response to a confidential request to see a member of the IMB, or to observe the management of the more serious incidents that occur.

Why join us?

More than anything else, this is a rewarding opportunity that makes a real and meaningful difference to the lives of prisoners, detainees and our wider society. Ministers are obliged to respond to the issues raised in your Board’s report.  The environment may seem intimidating at first, but you will be fully supported through your training and accompanied during your visits until you feel ready to manage independently. This highly recognised and respected role could provide the experience that opens doors into other careers within the justice system.

Who are we looking for?

There is no one type of person who could be right for the IMB because it’s not about background or skillset. It’s about having the dedication and passion to ensure all people are being treated fairly For that reason, we’re looking for individuals from all walks of life who will approach the role with no preconceptions. You will need to be willing to work within a challenging environment and have the confidence to report your findings to senior figures. Most importantly, you will be able to talk to people in a way that makes each prisoner or detainee feel respected and reassured.

Please apply via our website, quoting reference: 1022/0akwood/2020

Closing date for completed returned applications: 16 Feb 2020

Activity days, lunch and social clubs… Can you help our blind veterans get out and about in Sutton?

Our events provide crucial social interaction for our veterans who can often feel isolated or lonely. It’s our members’ chance to get together, meet other people and have a good old chat.

Our volunteer transport team is essential in helping our blind veterans get from A to B. This role is ideal for someone who is a confident driver and can make our members feel at ease along the journey Sutton - Central London - Sutton. And also, just around the Borough of Sutton.

It’s simple: arrange pick up, let the veteran know the journey details, take them to the destination, and help them enter and exit the vehicle. You can also join us at events where you would be a welcomed part of our blind veterans’ family.

Volunteers must be over the age of 21 and have held their license for 2+ years. You will need to have your own car, but we will cover all reasonable expenses, including the London congestion charge if necessary.

The role can be flexible around your other commitments, but we ask that you are reliable and punctual for our veterans. And it’s important to mention that most of our events take place Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

You will be fully trained and supported so you feel comfortable and confident in your volunteering.

Activity days, lunch and social clubs… Can you help our blind veterans get out and about in Bexley?

Our events provide crucial social interaction for our veterans who can often feel isolated or lonely. It’s our members’ chance to get together, meet other people and have a good old chat.

Our volunteer transport team is essential in helping our blind veterans get from A to B. This role is ideal for someone who is a confident driver and can make our members feel at ease along the journey Bexley - Central London - Bexley. And also, just around the Borough of Bexley.

It’s simple: arrange pick up, let the veteran know the journey details, take them to the destination, and help them enter and exit the vehicle. You can also join us at events where you would be a welcomed part of our blind veterans’ family.

Volunteers must be over the age of 21 and have held their license for 2+ years. You will need to have your own car, but we will cover all reasonable expenses, including the London congestion charge if necessary.

The role can be flexible around your other commitments, but we ask that you are reliable and punctual for our veterans. And it’s important to mention that most of our events take place Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

You will be fully trained and supported so you feel comfortable and confident in your volunteering.