Our local groups provide services and support to make a difference for local people affected by MS. Our Group Coordinators use their local knowledge and leadership skills to organise and oversee a local group.

We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.

About this opportunity
Would you like to make a positive difference to the lives of people affected by MS? Could you motivate and coordinate a small team of volunteers? If so, then you're the person we need!

The MS Society Solihull Group is looking to recruit a friendly, enthusiastic Group Coordinator to the team. The role is varied but will typically involve acting as an ambassador for the group, leading the group’s activities and volunteer team and recruiting and supporting the group volunteers.

We are a small and friendly team of 8 volunteers who meet regularly to plan and deliver a variety of events, activities and services with and for people affected by multiple sclerosis across the area we cover. We currently provide regular socials, a grants programme, information and signposting, a quarterly newsletter, an active Facebook page, complementary therapies and much more. We also fundraise throughout the year to ensure we are able to provide these activities.

We're very passionate about making sure that people affected by MS across the area have access to all of the above and we are really keen to welcome you on board with the team to help us do even more. So if you'd like to make a big difference, please get in touch with us today!

You will be volunteering at home and out and about in your local community and will need to chair the monthly Coordinating Team meeting. We are very flexible about the hours and days you volunteer because we understand that you have other commitments, but the anticipated time for this role is expected to be approximately 6-12 hours per month.

You will receive a welcome pack and volunteer induction, as well as regular support from a local member of staff. You’ll also have opportunities to attend volunteer forums to meet with other volunteers, share learning and experiences and receive national updates. Out of pocket expenses can be claimed in line with our expenses policy.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be able to coordinate and support a team of volunteers.

A genuine interest in Multiple Sclerosis would be a great advantage for this role, as would previous experience of chairing meetings.

You’ll need to be based in or near the areas of Solihull to carry out this role.

The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

Coordinate and bring together members of your local community to deliver a vital night shelter service for homeless people.
 
Key skills you’ll gain

• Experience of a homelessness setting

• Leadership skills, supervising and training others

• Motivating a volunteer team

• Building relationships and befriending

• Providing support and listening skills
 
What else can you gain from the opportunity

• Contributing to an environment that nurtures positive change

• Confidence and valuable experience for your CV

• A work-related reference
 
About our winter night shelters

Throughout the winter, we provide emergency winter night shelters for upwards of 130 homeless people each night. We provide for people of all genders and we are open access, which means that our services often reach society’s most vulnerable and excluded people.
 
Why we need you

Volunteers are at the heart of our shelter service delivery model. They set up venues, prepare food and drink, and welcome guests to the shelter. Our volunteer teams give their time at a specific church venue, and each team is led by a venue-specific Volunteer Coordinator. 
 
We need your help to lead a weekly volunteer team at one of our shelter venues. In this senior volunteer role, you will supervise and train your fellow volunteers, create rotas, communicate key messages, and sometimes recruit new volunteers. You will carry out your role alongside our paid staff who would take full responsibility for handling any incidents of challenging behaviour, rule breaking, or safeguarding concerns.
 
Where  Our shelters run from a large number of venues, mostly churches. We are specifically looking for a Volunteer Co-ordinator for our shelter near Earl's Court, but we do also have other opportunities across the boroughs of Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, Wandsworth and Richmond. 
 
When The Earl's Court venue will run on Monday nights from 4th November until 30th March.  Volunteers are usually needed from 6pm until 10pm.

Other venues operate each night of the week so if you're keen to be involved but cannot commit to Monday nights, please do get in touch.

You do not need to attend every week but it is helpful if you are able to participate in running the shelter regularly and ensure that another responsible volunteer takes a lead role when you are not there. You may also choose to jointly share the role of Volunteer Coordinator with someone else.
 
Outside of shelter operating hours, you will put rotas together, read our Volunteer Coordinators’ newsletter so you can pass on key messages to your team, and attend our induction and debrief events at the start and end of the shelter season. 

How we will support you

We will give you a Volunteer Coordinators induction event ahead of the start of each shelter season. We will make sure that you have a central staff contact who you can go to for support or with questions, as well as venue-specific staff who will be present at your venue at all times when guests are there. We are also committed to making volunteering accessible to everyone so we will explore reasonable adjustments to the role if you require this.
 
What we are looking for

No experience necessary. We’re looking for someone who is responsible, organised, resilient and non-judgemental. You will need good people skills and the ability to lead a team. We will ask you to commit to stay within the boundaries of the role and to adhere to Glass Door’s policies and procedures. Speaking an additional language is not essential but an added bonus. 
 
Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Glass Door is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of adults at risk, whether they are guests of our services, staff or volunteers. We expect all volunteers to share this commitment. We ask that volunteers pass any concerns on to a paid staff member immediately. 

Simple tasks such as going shopping can be challenging for the elderly and those with mobility restrictions. Here at Handybus we run a minibus service that helps our clients complete their weekly chores and attend social events with that little extra assistance; from door to door service and wheelchair access, to friendly, understanding staff and help carrying grocery bags.

We are recruiting Volunteer Drivers to help us run our service. If you are aged 21 or over, have D1 category on your driving license, live in the West Berkshire area and can contribute a few hours of your week to helping our most vulnerable neighbours, we want to hear from you! 

Complete our application or call us on 01635 37111.

Our local groups provide services and support to make a difference for local people affected by MS. Our Group Coordinators use their local knowledge and leadership skills to organise and oversee a local group.

We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.

About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Group Coordinator for the Croydon Group. As a Group Coordinator you will be acting as an ambassador for the group, developing annual plans, leading the group’s activities and recruiting and supporting group volunteers. You will also lead the monthly group meetings and represent the group at local council events and affairs.

The purpose of the role is to provide leadership to the group, ensuring that volunteers work together as an effective team to offer services and activities which meet the needs of local people affected by MS. Specific tasks include ensuring good and regular communication within the group; coordinating the activities of the local group; being the face of the group locally, and the main link between the local group and MS Society staff.

You will volunteer closely with the Finance Volunteer to oversee the appropriate use of group funds, and attend relevant meetings where possible. There may also be opportunities to link with other organisations for partnership work as appropriate. The current group is small but active and runs a fortnightly coffee morning, a young person’s group on a Saturday, numerous outings and holds an annual Christmas lunch.

We estimate this role needs around five hours a week. You will also be required to attend a monthly team meeting, which takes place on a Tuesday evening.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS..

About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be able to coordinate and support a team of volunteers.

You must be based in or near the Croydon area to carry out this role.

Apply 
- Read through the role description carefully

The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

Ref: V032 | Great Barton Village Hall | Voluntary Group Chairperson/Organiser

We’re looking for 1  Voluntary Group Chairperson/Organiser to join our group based in Great Barton Village Hall, Elms Close, Bury Saint Edmunds IP31 2NR who will be available on Tuesdays, 10am to 12.30pm and a few additional hours each week for organisation, admin and meetings.

As a voluntary group chairperson you will be responsible for these kinds of tasks:

• Chairing and leading regular meetings (including an annual review meeting), to discuss the running of the group and making sure decisions are made collectively.
• Working with staff to recruit, induct and support volunteers in the group.
• Keeping local staff informed of the group’s activities.
• Leading role in coordinating activities for the group such as inviting speakers, or booking outings, making sure these are accessible and reflect members’ wishes.
• Making sure the group reflects our values and is open to anyone.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this role.

Interested in this role?

Find out more by downloading the role description for the Voluntary Group Chairpeson/Organiser role.

If you are interested in this role please select the "apply" button which will take you to our website.

We want to reduce barriers to inclusion. Help us understand who’s applying for and getting roles with us by completing our equal opportunities form and emailing it to our equal ops inbox. This helps us continue to identify anything that’s getting in the way for people looking to join us. This information does not form part of your application, so please don’t send it with your application form.

If would like further information on any aspects of our work, then please contact Kerry Foot, Regional Office Coordinator.

About Us

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

Our Lead Support Volunteers are experienced in supporting people to support others. They use their organisational and coordinating skills to lead the work of the MS Support team and ensure that the MS Support work undertaken meets the needs of people affected by MS.

Lead Support Volunteer

We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.

About this opportunity
 

Would you like to make a positive difference to the lives of people affected by MS? Could you provide support to people with MS, their family, friends and carers? If so, then you're the person we need!

We are looking to recruit a Lead Support Volunteer for the Braintree Group. As a Lead Support Volunteer, you will be coordinating the support team, representing the needs of people affected by MS and our services and collate information about relevant local organisations.

The MS Society Braintree Group is looking to recruit a number of friendly and enthusiastic Support Volunteers to the team. The Support Volunteer role is varied but may involve answering support phone calls, speaking to people face to face in a safe public environment, signposting people to up- to-date information about services in the area, assisting people to complete grant applications or helping to organise activities.

We are a small and friendly team of 4 volunteers who meet regularly to plan and deliver a variety of events and activities with and for people affected by multiple sclerosis across the area we cover. We currently provide regular socials, a grants programme, information and signposting, a quarterly newsletter, an active Facebook page and much more.

We also fundraise throughout the year to ensure we are able to provide these activities. We're very passionate about making sure that people affected by MS across the area have access to support and we are really keen to welcome you on board with the team to help us do even more. So if you'd like to make a big difference, please get in touch with us today!

You will be volunteering at home and out and about in your local community and will ideally be able to meet up with our volunteer Coordinating Team each month. We are flexible about the hours and days you volunteer because we understand that you have other commitments, but the anticipated time for this role is expected to be approximately 6-12 hours per month.

You’ll be a friendly person with empathetic listening and interpersonal skills with an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. Ideally you'll be confident using the internet and email although this is not vital. Knowledge of other local services throughout the area that may be appropriate would also be an advantage.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills, learn new ones and help to make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

You will receive a welcome pack, volunteer induction, one day initial training and regular support from the rest of the volunteer team and a local member of staff. You’ll also have opportunities to attend volunteer forums to meet with other volunteers, share learning and experiences and receive national updates. Out of pocket expenses can be claimed in line with our expenses policy.

About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll have empathetic listening and interpersonal skills and be able to support a team of volunteers.

You’ll need to be based in or near the area of Braintree to carry out this role.

Our local groups provide services and support to make a difference for local people affected by MS. Our Group Coordinators use their local knowledge and leadership skills to organise and oversee a local group.

About this opportunity

Would you like to make a positive difference to the lives of people affected by MS? Could you motivate and coordinate a small team of volunteers? If so, then you're the person we need!

We are looking to recruit a Group Coordinator for the Braintree Group. As a Group Coordinator you will be acting as an ambassador for the group, developing annual plans, leading the group’s activities and recruiting and supporting group volunteers.

The MS Society Braintree Group is looking to recruit a friendly, enthusiastic Group Coordinator to the team. The role is varied but will typically involve acting as an ambassador for the group, leading the group’s activities and volunteer team and recruiting and supporting the group volunteers.

We are a small and friendly team of 4 volunteers who meet regularly to plan and deliver a variety of events, activities and services with and for people affected by multiple sclerosis across the area we cover. We currently provide regular socials, a grants programme, information and signposting, a quarterly newsletter, an active Facebook page, complementary therapies and much more.

We also fundraise throughout the year to ensure we are able to provide these activities. We're very passionate about making sure that people affected by MS across the area have access to all of the above and we are really keen to welcome you on board with the team to help us do even more. So if you'd like to make a big difference, please get in touch with us today!

You will be volunteering at home and out and about in your local community and will need to chair the monthly Coordinating Team meeting. We are very flexible about the hours and days you volunteer because we understand that you have other commitments, but the anticipated time for this role is expected to be approximately 6-12 hours per month.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills, learn new ones and help to make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

You will receive a welcome pack and volunteer induction, as well as regular support from a local member of staff. You’ll also have opportunities to attend volunteer forums to meet with other volunteers, share learning and experiences and receive national updates. Out of pocket expenses can be claimed in line with our expenses policy.

About you

You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be able to coordinate and support a team of volunteers and previous experience of chairing meetings would be an advantage.

You’ll need to be based in or near the area of Braintree to carry out this role.

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

As an Area Manager you will be responsible for the overall management of a group of St John Ambulance units. You will support Unit Managers as they run their units, ensuring Unit Managers have the support they need to create units that fulfill our vision:‘Everyone who needs it should receive first aid from those around them. No one should suffer for the lack of trained first aiders.’

This role is ideal for someone who has some management experience and wants to enhance their skills while doing invaluable work. This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitations Offenders Act.

The closing date for this role is Friday 8th November 2019 and interviews will take place on Monday 18th November 2019. 

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

As an Area Manager you will be responsible for the overall management of a group of St John Ambulance units. You will support Unit Managers as they run their units, ensuring Unit Managers have the support they need to create units that fulfill our vision:‘Everyone who needs it should receive first aid from those around them. No one should suffer for the lack of trained first aiders.’

This role is ideal for someone who has some management experience and wants to enhance their skills while doing invaluable work. This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitations Offenders Act.

The closing date for this role is Friday 8th November 2019 and interviews will take place on Monday 18th November 2019. 

Foundation (IHF) is seeking forward-thinking, dynamic individuals of all ages and backgrounds to contribute to our international centers as part of our Voluntourist program Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, on the island of Java. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience with an international not-for-profit organization at the ground level and contribute your time and talents to help provide opportunities for our wonderful childrenInternational . This is an ideal opportunity to gain first-hand experience in international development, but still have time to explore a new place and culture.

IHF’s mission is to educate impoverished children; activating their highest potential, and also to educate global citizens about the realities of impoverished communities and the value of other cultures.  Your knowledge, skills and experience can support this mission to care for and educate children born into poverty.Humanity 

International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking forward-thinking, dynamic individuals of all ages and backgrounds to contribute to our international centers as part of our Voluntourist program. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience with an international not-for-profit organization at the ground level and contribute your time and talents to help provide opportunities for our wonderful children. This is an ideal opportunity to gain first-hand experience in international development, but still have time to explore Kenya’s Rift valley, the lakes and African wildlife. 

IHF’s mission is to educate impoverished children; activating their highest potential, and also to educate global citizens about the realities of impoverished communities and the value of other cultures.  Your knowledge, skills and experience can support this mission to care for and educate children born into poverty.

International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking forward-thinking, dynamic individuals of all ages and backgrounds to contribute to our international centers as part of our Voluntourist program on the Indonesian Island of Bali. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience with an iInternational not-for-profit organization at the ground level and contribute your time and talents to help provide opportunities for our wonderful children. This is an ideal opportunity to gain first-hand experience in international development, but still have time to explore a new place and culture.

IHF’s mission is to educate impoverished children; activating their highest potential, and also to educate global citizens about the realities of impoverished communities and the value of other cultures.  Your knowledge, skills and experience can support this mission to care for and educate children born into poverty.

Our Museum is a popular local attraction, welcoming thousands of visitors a year. We share the stories of the people of Cambridge, from the ordinary to the extraordinary. We’ve been a Museum since 1936 and through the support of our brilliant volunteers we remain open 7 days a week.

What you’ll be doing to support our museum

Help us to keep our Museum open daily by becoming a Volunteer Duty Manager. You’ll be a senior volunteer in charge on the day, opening up and closing the Museum, welcoming our Front of House volunteers, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable time for our visitors. This is a responsible role as you will be most senior volunteer onsite. However, our duty managers find it is a very fulfilling role, as it allows you to get to know the Museum and our wonderful visitors very well.

Volunteer tasks

• Opening the Museum at 10am and closing it at 5.15pm.
• Setting up the till ready to process the tickets and shop sales.
• Unlocking and opening doors, closing and locking them again.
• Setting up the coffee machine for use, and switching it off and cleaning it at the end of the day.
• Light cleaning (e.g. wiping tables).
• Ensuring the Front of House volunteer is comfortable and confident to greet the visitors.
• Completing daily Health and Safety checks of the Museum.
• Cashing up at the end of the day.
• Dealing with any visitor queries that cannot be addressed by Front of House.
• Responding to any issues that occur during the day, completing appropriate actions and recording these actions in the log.

The duty manager’s tasks do not usually take up the full day.  Provided that you do everything necessary during your session, you are free to complete appropriate and reasonable personal tasks and activities.

What you will gain from this role  

You will have the opportunity to:

• Develop your skills and experience within a museum setting
• Join a motivated, fun and enthusiastic team
• Gain employability skills to support you making the next step towards work
• Meet new people from the local and wider communities
• Share in the satisfaction of giving back

Skills required

Volunteers from all backgrounds are welcome. We are committed to equality and diversity and creating a welcoming environment where all feel valued.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of undertaking a responsible role in a retail, hospitality, events or education environment. This is desirable but not essential.
• Is punctual, reliable and who has good interpersonal skills.
• Is willing to take responsibility for areas such as health and safety and security.
• Has confidence in working with people, including visitors and other volunteers.
• Has the ability to react calmly to challenging situations that may arise.
• Has good observation and conversation skills and an eye for detail.
• Is interested in the history of Cambridge and the broader geographical area, but no specific knowledge is expected.

Time commitments

We understand that our volunteers have other commitments.  However, to get the most out of it and to keep your training fresh, we’d like you to offer at least 1 day per month (either ad hoc or regular), but more would be welcomed.

Location: Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge, CB3 0AQ

Training and Support

You’ll be given full training, including a Duty Management Handbook, an E-Learning Module and time with an experienced Duty Manager. There will always be an experienced Duty Manager on the phone if at any point during your session you need some support!

Volunteer Duty Managers will be invited to social events where they can meet other volunteers and museum staff. We actively encourage volunteers to access training and networking provided by SHARE Museums East in Cambridge and around East Anglia.

Facilities

We have a comfortable living room space and a well-equipped kitchen.  Computers are available, as is WiFi.

Health and safety responsibilities

You’ll be responsible for completing Health and Safety checks and responding to any issues as they arise including the very rare occurrences of a fire alarm.

You will be supported in your knowledge by completing our health and safety E-learning module.

The Museum of Cambridge has a responsibility to ensure that all volunteers are eligible to volunteer in the UK.

About the Museum of Cambridge

Known as The Cambridge and County Folk Museum for over 70 years, our building is a Grade II listed 17th century former coaching inn. It’s an increasingly rare and important example of an historic timber-framed building of its type that is open to the public. Used by the townspeople of Cambridge, it was a domestic dwelling which has changed over time, so it has an eccentric layout, winding staircases, uneven floors and a charming character that make your visit memorable.

Our collections represent Cambridge and Cambridgeshire history and heritage over 300 years, including objects related to everyday life, customs and traditions of local people, places and events.

We love the ways that objects tell stories, of their history, their makers, their owners and users. They tell stories that still have meaning now, and we want to make connections between the past and the present by collecting peoples’ stories today.

Folklorist Enid Porter was the longest serving Museum curator (1947-1976) and her work characterises our collection. She strove to collect and preserve local heritage for future generations, recording stories and memories giving a unique insight and also shaping modern folklore studies. We are reviving her ethos and ideas through projects exploring more recent, diverse heritage, reflecting and recording stories of development and change.

Ideal time commitment: 2-3 days a week for initial 3 months. Fixed day is Thursday, other days can be negotiated. 

Responsible to: Volunteer Manager 

About Be Enriched: 

Be Enriched helps people struggling with access to services they need, social isolation and hunger. We do this by running a series of regular projects and offering training opportunities that give people food, the chance to learn cooking skills and build community. Last year, over 3,000 people benefited from our projects. 

About the role: 

The Volunteer Coordinator Intern will be working with the Volunteer Manager in our Brixton office for 2-3 days a week, assisting with administrative duties in volunteer management. 

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous office experience, and there may be further opportunities for additional paid work within the organisation. 

Main tasks and activities include: 

• Administrative duties and assistance; 

• Dealing with both outgoing and incoming telephone and email queries; 

• Assistance in volunteering session management; 

• Visiting our canteen sessions and speaking with volunteers; 

• Other duties as required by the Volunteer Manager. 

Skills and experience required: 

• Some previous administrative experience required; 

• Copywriting and editing experience; 

• Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word; 

• Familiarity with event management, Eventbrite experience a bonus; 

• Ability to work independently in a professional manner. 

What you’ll get out of the role: 

• Experience of working within a professional office environment; 

• Charity experience with a community-focused not-for-profit; 

• Stronger administrative experience; 

• Better understanding of volunteer management, particularly within a small charity; 

• Possibility of project ownership within the role. 

How to apply 

Please submit a CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for this role by clicking "Apply" below. 

Be Enriched is aware of the barriers that can be faced in gaining traditional work experience, particularly for BAME, disabled and trans people. We will give weight to this and will consider caring responsibilities, including parenthood, volunteering, and other non-paid experiences and responsibilities when reviewing your application.