Campaigning Volunteer Roles

Help us ensure that we enable every community across Birmingham to feedback on their experiences of using Health and Social Care services. Support Healthwatch Birmingham to reach out into communities in our city, listen to diverse and vulnerable groups, and help make their voice known.

Community engagement will take place across all 10 districts of the city (support with travel arrangements and costs will be provided) and will involve working as part of a small team. Work will be carried out at different venues and locations including:

• Service user support groups, steering groups, meetings etc. accessed via our Third Sector partner organisations.

• Events: freshers fairs, open days etc.

• Public Venues: Hospitals, GP surgeries, Community Centres etc

Tasks include:
• Collect people’s experiences of health and social care services, at focus group meetings and events.
• Help ensure those who are at risk of health inequalities are listened to, involved, and empowered to help influence better services
• Supporting investigations guided by our research team.
• Promoting Healthwatch Birmingham within the community and raising awareness of our services.

WHAT ARE HEALTHWATCH BIRMINGHAM LOOKING FOR?

• Are passionate about working with the public in community settings and have a desire to improve health and social care services.
• Are enthusiastic about the work of Healthwatch Birmingham.
• Are interested in developing a career in health and social care and/or community work.
• Are able to communicate and work with a wide range of individuals.
• Can proactively approach individuals, building rapport and conversation.
• Are interested in ensuring that everyone’s stories are listened to and shared.
• Are keen to learn more about their local community and broaden their knowledge of health and social care systems.
• Understand diversity and are flexible in their approach to meeting the needs of a wide range of individuals.
• Want to promote equality and improve the health and wellbeing of their local community.

NB. Community Engagement Volunteer roles are subject to a DBS check.

Role description

Africa Health Organisation (AHO) is setting up a pharmaceutical company to carry out research and produce drugs/medicines and vaccines for patients in Africa. Patients and healthcare providers are all dependent on pharmaceutical companies for the treatment of diseases. Over 80% of drugs/medicines and over 90% of vaccines used in Africa come from outside the continent. AHO is working hard to end this by setting up a new pharmaceutical company to produce drugs/medicines and vaccines in the continent. The purpose of the company is to study diseases, research, and invent new drugs/medicines and vaccines for the diseases. The companies require medical data and reports of patients for researching and discovering new drugs. This is made easier after medical records have gone electronic and are being stored after encryption through blockchain-based applications.

AHO is looking for Specialists in pharmaceutical science to help with setting up the company, registration, governance, board of directors, licensing, production, compliance, regulatory, finance, laboratory, human resources, and marketing.

Roles and responsibilities

• Start-up, registration, governance, licensing, financial, capital, business planning, and lobbying in the UK, US, EU, Asia and Africa.
• Clinical research/clinical trials
• Analysis and pharmaceutical quality,
• biotechnology,
• clinical pharmacology and translational research,
• drug design and discovery,
• formulation design and development and pharmacoengineering,
• pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and drug metabolism,
• physical pharmacy and biopharmaceutics,
• regulatory sciences, and
• social and behavioral pharmacy, pharmacoepidemiology, and pharmaceutical outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, pharmacy, biology, chemistry, medicine, engineering, epidemiology, or similar scientific subject if combined with further education and training such as the MSc Scientist Training Programme (STP) in Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business Studies such as MBA and Marketing.
• Registered General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Member or/& HCPC/ RPS or willing to register.

Desirable

• Technical qualification such as Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Quality Control, Engineering, Manufacturing.
• Post graduate certificate or diploma in a relevant pharmaceutical field.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and the regulations surrounding Pharmaceutical Manufacture.
• Knowledge of clean room design and functioning.
• Highly developed Professional knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience.

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Processes including equipment and facility design, construction, validation and testing.
• Knowledge of:- o Aseptic preparation of medicines o Terminal Sterilisation processes o QA/QC services
• An understanding of medicines management procedures
• Knowledge of product licensing and medical devices registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of product development
• Evidence of working within GMP/GDP guidelines.
• COSHH Regulations and Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Evidence of significant, relevant and on-going personal CPD

Skills

Essential

• Leadership and motivational skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Planning and organisational skills; ability to prioritise demands on service and plan workload of self and others
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate with a range of people such as technicians, pharmacists, engineers, clinicians and customers

Desirable

• Change management
• Project Management skills

Other

Essential

• Capable team worker with ability to create and sustain good relationships.
• Able to deal with constant interruptions, multiple pressures and at times aggression.
• Methodical with attention to detail

Do you want to help stop needless deaths from sepsis and help improve recovery of those affected by Sepsis. UKST are looking to recruit additional Trustees to its established Board

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that affects 245,000 people in the UK every year. At least 48,000 of those people lose their lives to the condition. We believe that earlier diagnosis and treatment across the UK would save thousands more lives a year.

The UK Sepsis Trust (UKST) was founded in 2012. Founder and Executive Director, Dr Ron Daniels BEM, is an NHS Consultant in Intensive Care:

“We seek to save lives from sepsis, and improve outcomes for survivors, by educating healthcare professionals, raising public awareness, providing support for those affected by this devastating condition and political lobbying. We will protect people by enabling the prevention of severe infection and the treatment of sepsis, whist helping to ensure antibiotics are used responsibly.”

The UK Sepsis Trust has ambitious plans to increase awareness, educate wider networks beyond direct care health professionals and provide support to an ever-increasing population of survivors and bereaved. We are seeking to diversify the existing Trustee Board by gaining access to broader and deeper skills, backgrounds, and experiences. Our Trustees work in partnership with our Chairman and Chief Executives to ensure our resources are applied to maximum effect to achieve our purpose – through a clear vision and strategy, whilst exercising stewardship to operate an appropriate framework of governance.

We are particularly interested in candidates from various backgrounds including:

• Clinical/Sepsis
• Finance & Charity governance
• Corporate Fundraising engagement
• Digital, web and apps

Key Tasks and Responsibilities will include:

• Working with the Chairman, fellow Trustees and Management Team to ensure UKST’s cultural values and ethos are fully understood and adhered to throughout the organisation
• Encouraging team-working and collaboration across the charity’s activities including supporters and volunteers
• Along with fellow Trustees, making decisions that will best enable the charity to carry out its purposes. Contributing to balanced and informed decisions about the long term as well as the short-term requirements for UKST
• Ensuring the Charity’s assets and resources are only used to support it carrying out its purpose
• Providing ad hoc advice to the Management Team on specific topics relevant to their skills and knowledge
• Keeping up to date with Charity Commission legislation changes
• Continually monitoring the Trust’s progress to determine if strategic priorities need to be adjusted

Person Specification

• Significant leadership experience and commitment to our purpose
• Ability to drive organisational change and navigate growth
• Willingness and ability to understand responsibilities and liabilities as Trustees of a Charity
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement, and work effectively as a Board member
• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion, and numeracy to the extent required to understand the financial records and accounts

Time Commitment

The time commitment of the Trustees is variable but as a minimum they are required to attend the following:

• The Trustees have four formal meetings each year with the management team (2 of which are in person in either Birmingham/London).
• In addition there are four informal meetings with the management team along with regular Trustee only meetings which are all held virtually
• The Finance and Governance Trustee would also be required to attend four finance and audit committee meetings per year.

If you are interested in joining the team please apply with a cover letter and CV. 

Volunteer Supporter Care Admin Assistants are required to help with telephone calls to say thank you to donators, sending letters, scanning and uploading files so knowledge of IT would be helpful.

Skills:

• Positive attitude and great people skills.
• Good communication skills both orally and written
• Organisation
• Good listening skills
• Basic IT Knowledge
• Have a calm and approachable manner

Make a real difference to children in Wales with a life-shortening condition by becoming a Community Engagement Volunteer today!

Our Community Engagement Volunteers are an extension of our Fundraising team and act as champions for Tŷ Hafan within their local community.

They are passionate about their cause and eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with others.

Supported by your local Regional Fundraiser, you will help us with various fundraising activities depending on your skills and confidence.

You will receive a full induction and ongoing training, as well as opportunities to meet other volunteers and have fun throughout the year.

We can't wait to welcome you!

Considerations:

Age requirement: 18+

Time commitment: Varied based on what you are able to do, but ideally, we would be looking for you to support for at least one day a month

Location: Across your local area

Why choose Tŷ Hafan?

Tŷ Hafan is a leading Welsh children's charity, with our hospice and headquarters based in Sully, Vale of Glamorgan.

We provide comfort, care and fun to children with life-shortening conditions, whilst supporting their families and helping them to make a short life, a full life; creating precious memories and helping them to make the most of the time they have together.

Tracy Jones, Director of Family Wellbeing and Outreach Services for Tŷ Hafan, said: “When families are told that their child’s life is going to be short, their whole world changes. It changes again when they realise they must consider end of life care, and again, when they finally lose their child.

“Tŷ Hafan is there to provide endless support to families from the moment their world changes.

“We can’t give a family more time, but Tŷ Hafan can make sure those families who find themselves facing a nightmare such as those faced by families in our care, have the time and the support they need.”

As a volunteer, you could be involved in various activities depending on your preferences, skills and experience, these include:

• Collecting and servicing donation boxes in your area and finding new places to place them

• Attending cheque presentations and giving talks about our work to local groups or schools

• Helping out at bucket collections and other fundraising events throughout the year

• Spreading the word about Tŷ Hafan's campaigns and events to your friends, family and contacts 

• Sharing your passion for what we do with your community

To be a Community Fundraising Volunteer, you need to have a good knowledge of your local area and potential supporters, and a genuine enthusiasm for our cause. It would also be helpful if you are:

• Able to speak Welsh (not essential for all volunteers, but we welcome Welsh speakers)

• Confident and comfortable speaking in public about what we do

• Familiar with using social media

Here's what you can expect from our training program:

• A comprehensive induction by a member of the Fundraising team, including a tour of the hospice to see the impact of your support

• An annual training day at the hospice with tips on delivering talks, updates on policies and procedures, and a celebration of your achievements 

• Regular contact from your Regional Fundraiser and invitations to team meetings and social events

• GDPR training on how to handle donations and cash safely and securely

• Exclusive access to some of our events as our guest;

• Reimbursement for travel expenses

The benefits of becoming a Community Engagement Volunteer:

• It's a great way to increase your knowledge of the charity sector, helping you in your personal and professional development

• You will make a positive impact in your community and beyond  

• You can share your passion and knowledge about a cause that you care about with others

• You can develop your communication, leadership and interpersonal skills while expanding your network and making new friends.

• You can have fun and enjoy the satisfaction of contributing to our purpose

 • You will be provided with Tŷ Hafan collateral such as an ID badge, T-shirt, and other branded materials where relevant. 

Are you ready to join us as a volunteer?

You will be asked to complete a simple application form.

We will ask you to provide us with the details of two referees and a Basic DBS check is required for this role.

Tŷ Hafan will cover the costs of any background checks and we will contact you with details on completing a DBS, once your application is successful.

We can't wait to welcome you to the team!

This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not a legally binding one or an employment contract.

Providing care and support is something we are only able to do because of the kindness and commitment of our wonderful staff, supporters and volunteers

As an Ambassador, you will identify opportunities within your local community that can support ellenor.

Key tasks may include:

• Accepting cheques and doing talks on behalf of ellenor
• Supporting with campaigns and planning
• Supporting volunteer recruitment events
• Promoting ellenor through your network of contacts and making meaningful connections
• Arranging talks with local community groups
• Speaking about ellenor services and initiatives

Some key traits you will need as an Ambassador:

• Good communicator
• Knowledge of ellenor's services and initiatives 
• Passion for ellenor

What you will receive in return:

• Full training will be provided, including health and safety
• Regular updates to ensure that volunteers are informed of ellenor services and initiatives
• Opportunity to meet new people and build friendships
• Being part of a fantastic volunteer group
• Raising money and the profile for an important local cause

Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th September 2024

Are you a dedicated and organised person, passionate about helping others? Join our night-time party and lots of other volunteers at The MoonWalk Scotland on Saturday 7th September 2024 from Holyrood Park, Edinburgh! Bring your energy and by helping the thousands of women and men, walking an overnight marathon in decorated bras, raising lots of money for breast cancer!

We recruit hundreds of Volunteers to make The MoonWalk a safe and enjoyable event; looking after our Walkers as they take to the streets of Edinburgh overnight, and above all giving them the encouragement they need to complete their epic challenge.

Join in the party atmosphere in Dynamic Earth on Saturday Evening, with help needed from around 6 PM through till midnight. A busy period when our Walkers and Volunteers arrive en masse, from litter picking, to registering baggage, to handing out Volunteer uniforms or help managing the queues of excited Walkers, there is so much to get involved in!

The Night-Time is where the challenge really gets going for our amazing Walkers. If you like the nightlife, marshalling, or giving out water whilst surrounded by Edinburgh’s famous landmarks, this could be for you! Start times vary between 8 PM and midnight, depending on your role, and last on average 8 hours. We can also offer site-based roles at MoonWalk Arena throughout the night. Early finishes can of course be requested.

Finally, the early morning team take the helm on Sunday Morning, starting between 5-6 AM until midday. Watching the sunrise against an Edinburgh skyline is quite a sight to see! This truly is the most testing time for our Walkers… whether you join the route or MoonWalk Arena teams… your kind and motivating words could be all that is needed to get someone across that finish line!

On the night you will be provided with training, a t-shirt, cap and free light refreshments. All roles will develop teamwork and confidence, no matter what you do on the night… so why not bring your friends and family along to share this unique experience!

So, what are you waiting for?! Join us for a truly remarkable experience at our Fabulous MoonWalk Fiesta and helps us give breast cancer the push! Please contact us for a chat if you have any questions, we guarantee you won’t forget the night you volunteered at The MoonWalk Scotland 2024!

To join in the fun at this iconic event and Volunteer at the MoonWalk Scotland 2024, we will need you to officially register through our website by visitingour website. We will ask you to fill in a short form to tell us a bit about yourself and confirm your availability for the event. Please note if you are under the age of 18 at the time of the event, you will need to register with a guardian over 18 who will also be Volunteering.

Thank you for uniting with us against breast and other cancers!

This is an opportunity to lead the protection of the vital footpaths and rights of way network across the countryside of East Sussex and ensure walking in the natural environment is accessible to all.

You will coordinate a team of Local Footpath Wardens and will be responsible for assessing proposals affecting paths and for developing Ramblers' response to and comments on those proposals, liaising with Ramblers' central office and other stakeholders as necessary.

You will represent Ramblers' Sussex Area on rights of way issues with the local authority and at meetings and public events.

To undertake the role you will need to keep up to date with legal and policy information about paths and planning issues nationally as well as in your local area.

The skills required for the role are to be confident but diplomatic; able to understand complex rights of way and legal issues; be friendly and personable with the ability to influence; and good at presenting arguments in writing and in person.

The role will offer you the opportunity to use your existing networking skills; to develop new skills and knowledge in relation to rights of way issues; and to work with a small group of fellow volunteers to influence local policy.

Introduction

Africa Health Organisation (AHO) is in desperate need of Grant Writers. In AHO, Grant Writers are crucial because they bring financial resources to the organization. Most of our money comes from applying for grants and tenders. Our grants come from USAID, UKAID, the European Commission, DANIDA, SIDA, NORAD, grant-making trusts and foundations, the lottery fund, etc. You will be under the supervision of Simbarashe Chifeya, our Grants Director, and AHO Zimbabwe Country Director who is based in Harare, Zimbabwe. Your first day will begin with training on grant writing. The course will be delivered online via Zoom or Teams. Our internships are virtual and can be done from anywhere in the world.

What is an internship?

• An internship is a work experience lasting for a fixed period anywhere between a week and 12 months.
• They are typically undertaken by students and graduates looking to gain relevant skills.

General Duties and Responsibilities of an Intern

The role gives an all-round experience of the business, and students can get involved in the following:

• assist with searching for grants or tenders.
• apply for grants or tenders.
• administration (e.g. emails and scheduling meetings)
• attend grant and tender writing short courses.
• help the team to work on ideas for projects and put forward proposals.
• carrying out research for your chosen project
• Write a grant or tender application.

Person Specification

We are a nurturing environment that encourages students to take ownership of projects. Therefore, the following skills would be beneficial:

• good with writing and answering questions.
• Love of Africa and its culture and people and an understanding of what they are going through.
• a prolific writer who enjoys writing
• you are welcome to apply if you are not a student or graduate
• excellent organization skills
• teamwork or being able to work alone.
• communication skills
• someone who takes initiative and who has an entrepreneurial mindset
• students must have a basic working knowledge of computers
• the ability to speak the following languages would be a bonus Arabic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Swedish, Danish, Finish, Norge, Farsi, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Hindi because we are also going to apply for funding in these languages.