Voluntary Volunteer Roles in Berkshire
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person who could devote the time to volunteer with us as one of our Trustees. As a Trustee of the Branch, you will have the chance to influence how we care for and prevent cruelty to animals and drive the implementation of key initiatives. You will serve on the governing body of the charity and be instrumental in the running of the Branch and setting out both the short and long term aims.
You will be volunteering with a small, but passionate and fun team made up of two admin staff, five retail and online sales staff, and a dedicated trustee board of five, from a range of backgrounds.
We are a highly proactive, progressive and approachable branch, with a clear vision for the future - aiming for charitable excellence, a strong community focus, and a passion to support, signpost and advocate for our pet-owning community.
Among our animal welfare activities are schemes such as assisted neutering and microchipping, welfare events such as free microchipping and clinic sessions, provision of a local pet food bank, family fun day events in aid of animal welfare, and the delivery of educational materials - created by the branch team, for our younger audiences.
We support RSPCA frontline teams within our local area, and we are always keen to take on new challenges and innovative ways to fundraise and work alongside those in our community who need our support.
The insights and skills of our trustees are the key to the future direction of the branch.
As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a monthly committee meeting lasting some 2 to 3 hours. However, the commitment may vary depending on whether or not the trustee takes on additional duties.
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Trustee
- Appreciate and support the aims and policies of the RSPCA.
- Work in conjunction with fellow trustees and branch officers and jointly act in making decisions for the best interest of the branch and the RSPCA.
- Work with national RSPCA staff to ensure that the branch meets all minimum animal welfare standards (MAWS).
- In conjunction with your fellow trustees and Branch Support Specialist write, adopt, monitor, and review a development plan setting out the short and long term aims of your branch.
- Actively participate in branch committee meetings and to attend the branch annual general meeting and regional conference.
- Be aware of the outcome of regional board meetings and support local initiatives.
- Actively promote and advertise the society in an ongoing programme to recruit new branch trustees and volunteers and welcome new members.
- In conjunction with your fellow trustees, ensure the proper management and control of all activities and decisions relating to any premises held or staff employed by the branch if applicable.
What we are looking for in a volunteer
We are looking for people from all social and cultural backgrounds, with experience and skills in any of the following areas:
- Marketing communication including social media, PR, website;
- Fundraising including corporate fundraising, trust fund and grant applications;
- Local community and supporter relationships;
- Hands-on experience in growing charities; and/or
- Are or have been part of the groups and communities we would like to attract.
Alongside the relevant experience, we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare. You would be creative, innovative, bring a fresh perspective, and can put ideas into action.
What we can offer you as a volunteer Branch Trustee
- We will provide you with a comprehensive trustee training course which will provide you with everything you need to carry out the role.
- Ongoing support is also provided by local and national RSPCA staff in addition to any additional training provided by the relevant branch.
- The platform to utilise your skills and experience to oversee the charity and make decisions that have a direct impact on local animal welfare.
- The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.
- A way to expand your professional and personal network through working with like-minded people.
Ideally we would want a Trustee within the Sunderland, Hartlepool, South Tyneside, Newcastle, Gateshead or Durham area. However, the position can be done mostly via remote means - and so, you can be located anywhere in the country.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Driver
Do you enjoy driving? Why not combine the good you can do through volunteering with a chance to explore your local area, engaging in good conversation, by driving blind and partially sighted people from their homes to local activities using your own vehicle?
Where?
Marlow
What you will be doing?
Drive to BucksVision social groups and activities; sighted guiding.
What skills and experience are needed?
· Friendly and professional attitude, reliable and punctual
· Willingness to work independently
· Full Driver’s License
· Valid MOT certificate and proof of insurance
What will you gain from the role?
· A chance to make a difference
· Sense of purpose
· Build confidence, and improve wellbeing
· Working with people with sight loss
What support will be given?
· Induction
· Training Day, including sight loss awareness and sighted guiding
· Ongoing training and development opportunities
· Expenses
· Support from your Volunteer Manager and local Divisional volunteers.
Criminal Record Check Information/DBS
This role will require a Disclosure and Barring Check (Enhanced working with adults), as it involves supporting vulnerable people in a 1-2-1 basis.
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About Us: The Enlight Lab emerged from the collective efforts of young social enthusiasts, consolidating their initiatives to create a platform that fosters social change. Registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 and The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Charities Act 2019 in Pakistan, our team comprises social influencers advocating for issues such as counter-radicalization, social inclusion, civic literacy, and socio-economic and political injustices.
The Opportunity: As a Legal Volunteer, you will play a crucial role in facilitating our expansion by navigating the legal intricacies of registering in the United Kingdom. Your expertise will contribute to solidifying our presence, allowing us to amplify our impact on a global scale.
Responsibilities:
- Research and understand the legal requirements for non-profit registration in the United Kingdom.
- Draft necessary documents and submissions for the registration process.
- Liaise with relevant authorities and ensure compliance with local regulations.
- Provide legal guidance to the organization's leadership team.
Qualifications:
- Legal background or expertise in relevant areas.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and writing abilities.
- Passion for social change and youth empowerment.
Join The Enlight Lab in shaping a better future! Together, we can make a difference.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Good Vibrations is an award-winning, national arts organisation that changes lives through music. We work with some of the most vulnerable and hard-to-reach people in the UK, including in prisons, secure hospitals, and in the community. We are best known for using the Indonesian gamelan, a magnificent set of bronze gongs, xylophones and drums. We use communal music-making to support vulnerable people in challenging circumstances to develop transferable life and work skills and to forge fulfilling, constructive lives.
Our work currently involves a range of projects across the UK, including long-standing weekly music sessions at Bethlem and Lambeth hospitals, projects in around 12 prisons a year in England, and our Resonate programmes in Glasgow, Sheffield and Nottingham, which focus on those with disabilities and mental health issues in the community.
The Board of Trustees upholds the best interests of Good Vibrations, ensuring that we achieve our charitable aims whilst abiding by charity law and other relevant regulations.
Good Vibrations wishes to appoint a new Chair to our Board of Trustees who is experienced in organisational leadership, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The Chair supports and empowers the Board and CEO to lead the charity so that we achieve our vision, mission and aims, whilst remaining sustainable and ethical.
The Board of Trustees
Good Vibrations is a registered charity in both England & Wales (1126493) and Scotland (SC048860). The charity is governed by the Board of Trustees, which currently numbers five following the standing down of some long-term members.
The Board is vital in Good Vibrations’ governance and is responsible for setting directions in strategy and maintaining oversight over all activity. Trustees also play an ambassadorial role in raising awareness of our work.
The current board includes expertise in arts and culture, legal and charitable affairs, finance and academia, helping to ensure that we extend our knowledge of the issues and challenges we face.
Good Vibrations is regularly in receipt of funding from Arts Council England and Creative Scotland, as well as from the National Lottery and several other Trusts and Foundations. The Board is currently involved in creating the organisation’s next 5-year Business Plan. You can see our most recent Annual Report and Accounts here.
What are we looking for?
The position has become available following the standing down of the current Chair Nick Jolliffe, who has been with the organisation since 2018. The organisation has recently appointed a new CEO, and this is an exciting time of development for the organisation.
As our new Chair, you will help shape the next exciting phase of our future development as we commence our new strategic plan, and embed our newest Trustees within our established Board. Your leadership and commitment will ensure we continue to provide and extend our range of much-needed support and services to our beneficiaries.
The role of the Chair is a voluntary, non-executive appointment. The role requires a commitment of approximately two hours a week, with the capacity to flex upwards should the need arise.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Strong leadership skills that engage, inspire and motivate the Board, staff, freelance team and other external stakeholders.
- Genuine interest and commitment to social justice issues and improving outcomes and opportunities for marginalised people in our society.
- A proven track record in developing strategic initiatives and steering an organisation toward success
- Previous experience on the Board of a UK charity, or operating at a senior strategic leadership level in previous roles
- Knowledge about UK charity governance and commitment to maintaining high standards of governance and risk management in all areas including finance.
- Excellent communication skills and networking capabilities, and able to act as an ambassador for the charity and cause.
- Ability to commit time, interest and effort to conduct the role well.
How our Board works
Trustees meet quarterly at Board Meetings, either in person in London or online from 5.00pm – 7.30pm. There is also an annual Strategy day in London.
In addition, a Finance sub-committee meets quarterly, looking in-depth at finance and other matters, before putting recommendations forward to the Board.
Trustees do not receive remuneration or other benefits, but all expenses can be claimed including those required to cover access needs such as sign language, interpretation, captioning or travel expenses. The full legal framework for Trustees is laid out in the Articles of Association, which were recently revised in 2022.
Trustees serve for an initial term of three years and will have the opportunity to be re-appointed for a second and final term (maximum of nine years).
What Responsibilities will you have?
Trustees ensure the good governance and smooth running of the charity, supporting the Chief Executive Director, the wider staff team, and our team of freelance facilitators.
ow there are lots of ways that someone can gain experience and insight, not just through professional experience. Having trustees with lived experience of the settings in which we work is essential to our work.
All Board members can have access to training and charity networks to benefit not only the charity, but individual’s personal development.
All Good Vibrations’ Trustees have responsibility for the:
- governance of the organisation in line with legal and financial requirements of the Charity Commission, OSCR, other regulatory bodies, and funders;
- appointment, including the approval of job descriptions and pay levels of members of staff; agreeing terms & conditions and employment procedures;
- recruitment of new Trustees;
- approval of Good Vibrations’ strategy, its business, and artistic plans, and use of resources;
- approval of budgets, annual accounts and financial strategies;
- approval of all policies ensuring that they are updated in line with law and best practice.
The Chair, as the leader of the Board of Trustees, has some additional responsibilities including:
- working with and line managing the CEO to develop the direction and strategy of the charity;
- conducting annual performance reviews for each trustee and the CEO;
- ensuring high standards of governance, risk management and strategic direction
- ensuring that all Trustees have the information available to carry out this task and monitor progress;
- leading and developing the Board of Trustees and CEO including induction, training and succession planning;
- support of the CEO in their role, including developing external relations with key agencies;
- working with other members of the Board to organise and populate sub-committees and short-term working groups;
- planning the cycle of Board Meetings and working with the CEO to set agendas and plan meetings;
- chairing and facilitating Board meetings effectively, encouraging discussion, summarising key points and ensuring decisions are made fairly;
- acting as a principal ambassador for the organisation at Board level and developing external relationships for the benefit of Good Vibrations
Before you apply
Good Vibrations is committed to becoming an organisation that reflects society and promotes diversity of thought and experience and inclusion of those who are historically underrepresented in leadership roles. We would particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of the contexts in which we work, including from people with a previous conviction.
For an informal conversation about the role prior to application, please contact us through details on our website.
Please note this post will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) and references.
How to Apply
We welcome all applications but particularly those from individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system, disability, including physical disabilities, sensory impairments, long-term health conditions, mental ill health, and autistic and neurodivergent people. We also encourage applications from those protected under the 2010 Equalities Act due to age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
We are interested to hear from those who may not consider a position like this due to social or financial disadvantage. Those with caring responsibilities and on low incomes are encouraged to apply, and we will work to make provision where possible.
To apply for this role, please submit a CV and cover letter detailing your interest through Charity Job. We will also accept applications in any preferred format (including audio or video).
The closing date for this position is 14th May 2024 with interviews to be held on the week of 20th May. Any access requirements will be met.
Please complete the attached equality and diversity form when completing your application, many thanks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Introduction
We appreciate your interest in joining Feedback’s Board of Trustees.
This application pack gives an overview of the organisation, the role and the application process.
Feedback was founded in 2009, and in 2013 was established as a charity. The Board of Trustees introduced then has overseen Feedback’s development as an organisation and a programme that has helped make food waste the massive issue it now is in society. Today we are known for tackling issues like food access, justice, and the environmental impact of food production and for piloting alternative models for a fair and sustainable food system for all.
Feedback is at an exciting time in its development. We are looking for someone who can bring passion, experience, knowledge and insight as we continue to help further our mission of a food system that regenerates the natural world while sustaining people on a fair basis.
We have taken positive steps to increase the diversity of trustees on the Feedback Board, but like a lot of environmental charities we don’t have the level of diverse backgrounds, particularly around race and disability, on our governing body we really should. We want to change that.
If you would like an informal discussion about any aspect of the role and / or the organisation, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Shirley who will arrange a telephone call with our Executive Director, Carina Millstone or Chair of Trustees, Ruth Chambers.
Here are the profiles for current staff and Trustees at Feedback.
Aims and Activities
Anti-oppressive statement: Feedback is actively seeking to move through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive journey in every aspect of its work. We acknowledge that the environmental sector is less open to people from under-represented backgrounds, and we are strongly committed to identifying and correcting where we may be perpetuating patriarchal, white supremacist values and other forms of oppression in our organisational culture, partnerships, and community work. We especially want to hear from you if you feel that you have lived experience of power structures preventing you from accessing opportunities like this.
Feedback is a UK and Netherlands-based campaign group working for food that is good for people and planet. We want a world where:
- All people have secure access to delicious, culturally appropriate food that is nutritious and does not cause environmental harm
- Global supply chains, farming and fishing contribute to food sovereignty, good livelihoods, mitigate climate change and enable nature to thrive
- Communities have agency to create food economies that are inclusive, equitable, resilient and celebratory
To meet these objectives, we carry out the following activities:
- We delegitimize corporations
- We ideate and advocate for policy change and regulation
- We nurture community agency
- We widen our circle of allies
- We change culture and public discourse
More information is set out in Feedback's Strategic Framework here
The Role of the Board
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines. Specifically, the Board is responsible for:
- Ensuring that the charity and its representatives function within the legal and regulatory framework of charities and in line with the organisation’s governing document, continually striving for best practice in governance.
- Upholding the fiduciary duty invested in the position, undertaking such duties in a way that adds to public confidence and trust in the charity.
- Determining the overall direction and development of the charity through good governance and clear strategic planning.
Trustee - Role Description
- Ensuring the charity complies with legislative and regulatory requirements, and acts within the confines of its governing document and in furtherance to organisational activities contained therein.
- Acting in the best interest of the charity, beneficiaries and future beneficiaries at all times.
- Promoting and developing the charity in order for it to grow and maintain its relevance to society.
- Maintaining sound financial management of the charity’s resources, ensuring expenditure is in line with the organisations’ objects, and investment activities meet accepted standards and policies.
- Interviewing, appointing, and monitoring the work and activities of the senior paid staff if necessary.
- Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the charity and its resources, acting as a counter-signatory on charity cheques and any applications for funds if necessary
- Maintaining absolute confidentiality about all sensitive/confidential information received in the course of trustee’s responsibilities to the charity.
Accountable to
- Funders, beneficiaries, the Charity Commission, and Companies House.
Time commitment
- Attendance at quarterly meetings (held in central London on a weekday from 2–5pm)
- Ad hoc advice and support to senior staff and Board members, usually via email.
- Term for all Trustees is 3 years, with the option of re-election by mutual agreement for one further term.
Person Specification
- A commitment to the organisation and fixing our broken food system, including a commitment to Feedback's core values of collaboration, celebration, audacity, solidarity and impact
- Previous governance experience and an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively as a member of a team
- A commitment to Feedback’s anti-oppression work
- Experience in either marketing, community work and safeguarding, or law
Remuneration
This is an unsalaried position. Appropriate expenses associated with travel will be reimbursed by the charity.
The Recruitment Process
Please write a statement of no more than 500 words detailing why you’d like to be considered and how you meet the criteria in the person specification. Please submit this with your CV.
Deadline to apply: Wednesday 15th May, 9am
Interviews: Week commencing 3rd June 2024
Board meeting dates (successful candidates will be invited to join):
Thursday 25th July 2024
Thursday 24th October 2024
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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DASH is currently seeking to recruit a number of passionate individuals into the role of charity trustee!
DASH is a small local registered charity, launched in 2006, in response to a shared concern for the unmet needs of autistic adults living in Swindon. The purpose and determination was to help improve the quality of life of people affected by autism.
Our experienced staff offer information and advice concerning a variety of topics, including benefits, employment, health and wellbeing and finance. We are able to signpost to other appropriate services if necessary.
A post diagnosis ‘journey’ offers 1:1 and small group sessions, where through discussion, individuals are enabled to better understand their ‘own version’ of autism and how it affects them in their everyday life.
Our mission is to be an accessible charity at the heart of our community, supporting, encouraging and inspiring autistic adults.
As a trustee, you will take part in shaping and directing the charity. You will help to ensure that the work we do strategically and operationally meets the needs of those we support.
The role is voluntary, although we will pay all reasonable expenses.
We welcome applications from all individuals as we seek to broaden the diversity and skills of our trustees. Appointments will be made on merit alone.
We are particularly keen to recruit members of the community who have one or more of the following:
· Knowledge and/or experience of autism
· Expertise in Marketing or PR
· Expertise in Finance
· Experience in Health or Social Care
You will need to be able to commit to attending Board Meetings; currently these are held every two months, usually on a weekday evening between 6.00pm and 8.00pm, via Zoom. Typically, this requires a commitment of five to six hours per month.
If you are passionate about supporting individuals and organisations to provide vital services, then being a trustee can be extremely rewarding.
To find out more about joining the Board and to help you decide whether you feel you are able to commit to this role, please contact Co Chair of Trustees David Ahern.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a good listener? Are you able to manage group conversations and ensure people feel comfortable together and that groups run smoothly? We need you to facilitate our weekly telephone groups that offer blind and partially sighted people the opportunity to socialise with others. This is a telephone-based role that you can do from home. You will need access to a landline and/or mobile phone We ask you to commit to between 1 and 3 hours per week to facilitate Talk and Support befriending groups which will be at the same day and time each week. Each group runs for an hour.
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Together we will work to reduce discrimination, injustice and inequality by transforming behaviours, attitudes and misconceptions towards sight loss. By signing up as an RNIB Campaigns Occasional Helper with Sighted Guiding, you could make a real difference by supporting blind and partially sighted people to take action on issues that matter to them. You could help with: • sighted guiding / giving practical help to individuals so they can take part in events; • supporting volunteers with sight loss with their volunteering activities; • awareness-raising and campaigning on issues that affect those living with little or no sight; Gyda’n gilydd byddwn yn gweithio i leihau gwahaniaethu, anghyfiawnder ac anghydraddoldeb trwy drawsnewid ymddygiad, agweddau a chamsyniadau tuag at golled golwg. Drwy gofrestru fel Cynorthwy-ydd Tywys Achlysurol ar gyfer Ymgyrchoedd RNIB, gallech wneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol drwy gefnogi pobl ddall ac â golwg rhannol i weithredu ar faterion sydd o bwys iddynt. Gallech chi helpu drwy: • tywys / rhoi cymorth ymarferol i unigolion fel y gallant gymryd rhan mewn digwyddiadau; • cefnogi gwirfoddolwyr gyda cholled golwg gyda'u gweithgareddau gwirfoddoli; • codi ymwybyddiaeth ac ymgyrchu ar faterion sy'n effeithio ar y rhai sy'n byw ag ychydig neu ddim golwg;
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2024 Big Syn Int Film Fest - World's biggest sustainability film festival is looking for editing wizards to support festival and awards (London).
What will you be doing?
You should be an experienced and talented video editor/content creator.
This is an opportunity to boost your portfolio and build a very high profile network for furthering your career, gain visibility and also be associated a UN Global Goals initiative.
The editor will
- Create short intro and ending animations/transitions for the festival's SM and screenings
- Edit the interviews (Zoom/Teams) and additional footage/still to create social media ready files for YT, LI, FB, TW and IG
- Add subtitles and captions as needed for the videos
- You would need to have your own professional equipment and software and a camera and lights (if you are also a videographer - preferred, not mandatory)
What are we looking for?
A committed and meticulous person, passionate about making the world a more sustainable, safer and peaceful place
- Proven experience (3 or more years) of hands-on experience with editing softwares (Adobe After Effects or Final Cut Pro X or Avid Media Composer or Lightworks and Premier etc)
- Can create dynamic and impactful content for different social media channels
- Capacity to work to tight deadlines
- Experience working to a specification
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Understands the resource constraints of a not for profit and is able to work with those
- Open to feedback
- Maintain confidentiality and utmost standards of professional etiquette
What difference will you make?
Over 85% of people in the UK and even more, globally, are unaware of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) let alone take any steps to create a more sustainable world for themselves and in the process for others in this complexly interconnected world.
This highlights the need for such initiatives to educate the British as well as global societies about the UN SDGs. Your contributions can educate and inspire millions to act on the SDGs and bring positive changes that will impact all of us in this complexly interconnected world.
Most importantly your efforts will ensure that both individuals and organisations who see your videos and listen to the podcasts can come together and join forces to work in synergy, thus, benefitting more lives than acting alone.
Please apply with link to your portfolio.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are now recruiting for a new Experts by Experience network members. The Experts by Experience Panel is a two year project with a group of people with lived experience of homelessness (both those who have used Crisis services and those who have not) who will have access and participate in a wide range of opportunities across Crisis to support and develop our work.
This year we are looking for 10-15 people with direct experience of homelessness from across Great Britain to join our existing members of the network
"It gives me a more fulfilling quality of life to be part of something which is so much bigger than me on my own."
Quote from one of our current Experts by Experience Panel Members
As an Expert by Experience, you will have access to participate in a wide range of opportunities across Crisis and will be renumerated for your time. Over the last year our current panel has been involved in a wide range of activities which continually help to shape and inform all areas of our work across England, Scotland and Wales. Their expertise is a hugely valuable resource for Crisis.
Aim of the role
By joining the Experts by Experience Panel you will be ensuring that the perspective of people with lived experience of homelessness is at the heart of everything we do.
In order to know what Crisis is already doing well, what could be improved and how this could be achieved we need to hear your voices.
The only experience necessary is lived experience of Homelessness. Just bring you, your experiences and a willingness to learn something new and be involved with something that has been so exciting for other EBEs who have been involved (in their own words!).
The aim of the role is to bring you together with other people with personal experiences of homelessness to inform organisational strategy, policy and help us to design what our services look like for the people who will use them in future.
Who this role would be most suitable for:
People who have:
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An understanding of the issues faced by people who are homeless as a result of personal experience of homelessness in the recent past
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Confidence to take part in meetings both online and in person and contribute your opinions
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The ability to work with others, take part in constructive discussion and respect other view points
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A willingness to share your knowledge and experience and to give open and honest feedback
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The ability to read information to prepare for meetings
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An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
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Reliability and good time keeping
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Ability to communicate by email and attend online meetings
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Willing to travel independently to meetings
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Commitment to Crisis values and a passion and enthusiasm for ending homelessness
We want to hear from people from all backgrounds, cultures and communities. We will do everything we can to support you to be involved as we want our work to be informed by a range of people and experiences. We actively encourage applications from people from diverse communities and/or other under-represented groups as this will help our panel make a real difference, better informing our work.
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Location: meetings will be a combination of in person and online (Microsoft Teams). Please be assured you only need to get involved in the way that best suits you.
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Supported by: Grace Barry, Anna Jones and Carey Hill in the Member Involvement Team
Core Activities
The scope of the group will include:
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Attending regular meetings that adhere to a supportive group charter
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Using your personal experiences to help plan new developments at Crisis
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Getting involved in specific projects in different departments, depending on your areas of
interest.
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Attending focus groups and workshops on specific topics where you are interested
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Informing the direction of our fundraising campaigns and policy work
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Monitoring and reviewing member involvement at Crisis
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Ideas forums where you can bring along your own ideas and suggestions for things you’d love to
see Crisis do/work with Experts by Experience on
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In-person away days that happen 1-2 times per year where you can meet fellow network
members, get to know each other and work together as a team
What will you gain:
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Introductory training (you may bring your lead worker along to induction if you feel this would be helpful) for the role
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Ongoing support from the Member Involvement Team and from your peers
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An opportunity to be part of a team who are committed continually improving Crisis services and
maximising the impact of the Lloyds Banking Group Partnership at Crisis
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The opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of projects
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The opportunity to influence a variety of areas of work at Crisis and shape the way we do things
in future
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The opportunity to develop new and existing skills
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The opportunity to build confidence
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The opportunity to get to know new people that you otherwise may not have had the chance to
connect with
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Opportunities build relationships with Crisis staff and volunteers
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Potential opportunities to travel within the UK to attend meetings
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A reference from the Member Involvement team should you need this for future opportunities
Is this role remunerated?
Yes, this role is remunerated. Our rate of remuneration is £30.00 for up to two hours of involvement and £15.00 thereafter.
We have an excellent benefit advice team who can advise you about any impact this might have for you on any benefits you receive.
You will be paid a maximum of 8 hours a week, any other hours beyond that would be voluntary. If you do not wish to receive remuneration, you are still welcome to be part of the network.
You will be provided with support to learn how to invoice for remuneration.
The closing date for this opportunity is 15th May 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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With over 14,000 people in the North East living with some form of sight loss, our amazing Community Volunteers play a key role in connecting blind and partially sighted people to each other, their community, and to wider internal and external services. RNIB attends events aimed at providing information and awareness. We need volunteers to help us continue this valuable work. Volunteers are needed to attend events with staff members, help set up equipment, give out leaflets and basic info to the public. Sighted volunteers may also be asked to guide visually impaired volunteers occasionally.
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Bright Futures UK works with young people who have been forced to take time out from education due to chronic illness. We provide programmes to help stimulate learning in addition to having a social aspect that offers respite to isolation these young people face due to their unfortunate circumstances.
We are urgently looking for a warm and energetic volunteer Maths tutor with academic qualifications (GCSE and above) to provide educational support and a fun, safe space for these young people. Tutoring experience is not essential as full training is given. Our sessions also are all currently online.
We need someone who is able to engage with young people in a positive and friendly way, helping them overcome their experiences and not feel defined by their illness. You would engage with a young person on a one-to-one basis to help catch up on their studies, increase their confidence in their own skills, and have some fun with them in order to help them progress.
The young people we work with have missed so many experiences in school which we take for granted. The time you can offer to help fill in those missed periods is invaluable to their development. Your sessions will be fully supported by Bright Futures UK staff – from questions or queries, resources or materials or just to bounce an idea off the team, we’re here to help.
Volunteering with Bright Futures UK is something that can easily fit into your working day or a busy schedule with commitment starting from as little as 1 hour per week. We are so grateful for any support you might be able to provide, as are our young people.
We’re looking forward to working with you to help our young people reach their true potential!
Please apply using the following link: https://bttr.im/94o0b
Practical Considerations:
We cover all expenses and materials used.
We are asking for one hour online a week.
We are looking for someone who is able to tutor Maths up to GCSE/A Level
DBS will be provided where needed
Safeguarding training provided with certification
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bright Futures UK works with young people who have been forced to take time out from education due to chronic illness. We provide programmes to help stimulate learning in addition to having a social aspect that offers respite to isolation these young people face due to their unfortunate circumstances.
We are urgently looking for a warm and energetic volunteer tutor to provide educational support and a fun, safe space for these young people. Tutoring experience is not essential as full training is given. Our sessions also are all currently online.
We need someone who is able to engage with young people in a positive and friendly way, helping them overcome their experiences and not feel defined by their illness. You would engage with a young person on a one-to-one basis to help catch up on their studies, increase their confidence in their own skills, and have some fun with them in order to help them progress.
The young people we work with have missed so many experiences in school which we take for granted. The time you can offer to help fill in those missed periods is invaluable to their development. Your sessions will be fully supported by Bright Futures UK staff – from questions or queries, resources or materials or just to bounce an idea off the team, we’re here to help.
Volunteering with Bright Futures UK is something that can easily fit into your working day or a busy schedule with commitment starting from as little as 1 hour per week. We are so grateful for any support you might be able to provide, as are our young people.
We’re looking forward to working with you to help our young people reach their true potential!
Please apply directly using the following link: https://bttr.im/0ukk3
Practical Considerations:
We cover all expenses and materials used.
We are asking for one hour online a week.
DBS will be provided where needed.
Safeguarding training provided with certification.
Must be 18 or over to volunteer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Basement door is a charity based in Richmond that provides young people with the opportunity to work in the Music industry. Our Graduates are anything from Performing Artists to Lighting or Sound technicians and a variety of other roles in Music.
Launched in 2008, we've been using our expertise and resources to help young people fulfil their potential and have fun through music. We've been running youth events for more than 15 years and became a registered charity in 2018. Since then, we've been working to grow The Basement Door and its impact, expanding from just one town to now putting on music events in more than 10 locations across South West London.
We now need the help of an experienced Fundraiser to help us grow and provide other opportunities for young people such as the practice studio we hope to build in central Twickenham.
If you have experience of corporate fundraising or fundraising through events then please get in touch.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you a good listener? Are you able to manage group conversations and ensure people feel comfortable together and that groups run smoothly? We need you to facilitate our weekly telephone groups that offer blind and partially sighted people the opportunity to socialise with others. This is a telephone-based role that you can do from home. You will need access to a landline and/or mobile phone We ask you to commit to between 1 and 3 hours per week to facilitate Talk and Support befriending groups which will be at the same day and time each week. Each group runs for an hour.