International Development Volunteer Roles
New Opportunity! We are looking to recruit a new Chair for our thriving Community Centre South London. You will be providing strategic leadership and direction to exiting board members, and our new team of staff.
To be a Chair of an organisation is an exciting and fulfilling role. The most effective Boards are ones which benefit from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets.
South Mitcham Community Association SMCA exists to promote voluntary and community action as a means of improving the quality of life for people in London Borough of Merton.
SMCA is a community hub, providing a welcoming place for all residents, irrespective of their circumstances. A place where residents on a low income or requiring services to support them in making healthy lifestyle choices, can go for practical help, guidance, social networking and fun activities. Through our work we seek to promote community cohesion, a sense of pride within the community and increasing levels of perceived neighbourhood safety. Consultation and inclusiveness, together with relevance and affordability are important features of SMCA’s work.
In addition to the general responsibilities duties of the chair include the following.
Providing leadership to the organisation and the board by ensuring that everyone remains focused on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes to provide greater public benefit.
Chairing and facilitating board meetings ensuring:
° A balance is struck between time-keeping and space for discussions.
° Business is dealt with, and decisions made
° Decisions, actions, and deliberations are adequately minuted.
° The implementation of decisions is clearly assigned and monitored.
·Getting all directors involved in the Board’s work
·Ensuring an effective relationship between:
° The Board and staff/volunteers
° The Board and the external stakeholders/community
° Checking that decisions taken at meetings are implemented
° Representing the organisation at functions and meetings, and acting as a spokesperson as appropriate
° Planning the annual cycle of board meetings and other general meetings where required.
° Setting agendas for board and other general meetings
° Developing the board of trustees including induction, training, appraisal and succession planning
° Addressing conflict within the board and within the organisation
Remuneration The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed.
Location: Meetings will be held in the South Mitcham Community Centre
Time commitment: 6 Board meetings per year +1 x AGM.
Skills/Knowledge: We are currently looking for individuals with leadership, decision making skills, governance, and an understanding of the voluntary sector
Person specification
In addition to the person specification for a trustee, the chair should have the following qualities.
· Leadership skills
· Tact and diplomacy
· Good communication and interpersonal skills
· Impartiality, fairness, and the ability to respect confidences
· Demonstrates the highest standards of integrity, probity, and corporate governance
· Possesses relevant knowledge
· Has the relevant skills to plan and conduct board meetings effectively
· Takes responsibility for the Board’s composition and development.
It would also be desirable but not essential for the chair/vice-chair to have knowledge of the type of work undertaken by the organisation and a wider involvement with the voluntary sector and other networks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sport and Advice Hub Volunteer
Young Roots aims to improve the wellbeing and life chances of young refugees and asylum seekers. We work directly with young refugees and asylum seekers in the UK and operate through trusted community-based partners in Lebanon.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
We are looking for volunteers to join our weekly Sport and Advice Hub in Brent. The Sport and Advice Hub is a space where 11-25 year old refugees and asylum seekers come to play football, cricket and other sports and also seek support with issues in their lives. It runs in Willesden every Wednesday from 4.45pm to 8pm.
The role would be a floating role between sports, board games and English class or on reception. So it is a chance to get involved in different activities!
You will be available to start w/c 20th May 2024.
In this role you will:
1. Provide a safe and welcoming environment for young asylum seekers and refugees
2. Help at the reception table with registration and finding out what kind of support the young people need (casework, mental health, immigration, social activities).
3. Help the Youth Development Worker and Coordinator to set up and run games and other activities at the youth club such as table tennis, cooking, board games, group discussions, feedback sessions.
4. Run a table where young people can practice English informally, contribute to sports activity, or support young people applying for jobs/volunteering
5. Assist the project staff to effectively deliver, monitor and evaluate the project.
6. Respect confidentiality and contribute to debriefs after the session.
7. If interested, to help on occasional trips locally and in central London (weekdays and/ or Saturdays).
PERSON SPECIFICATION
You will need to be able to demonstrate the following:
Essential • Enthusiasm and commitment to supporting young refugees and asylum seekers and to take part in activities
• Willingness to take part in safeguarding training (online)
• Experience of working or volunteering with young people
• Understanding and commitment to youth participation principles, as outlined in the attached document • Good communication skills
• Good team working and interpersonal skills
• A flexible approach
• Some understanding of the challenges faced by refugees, asylum seekers and migrants in the UK
• Be able to commit for at least 8 weeks.
• Be interested in youthwork and young people’s participation in decision making.
• Be interested in either doing sports, English or job applications with young people Desirable
• Ability to speak the following language(s): Pashto, Dari, Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Vietnamese
• Experience of working or volunteering with refugees and asylum seekers or direct experience of the asylum system in the UK.
TO APPLY If you would like to apply for this position, please email your CV and a cover letter to us.
Interviews will take place online. Young Roots is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not automatically prevent you from being considered for this role. Young Roots recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equity and challenges discrimination.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. As an organisation that supports refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, we particularly welcome applications from those within these communities
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Advice on how to contact can be found on our website.
CHEM Trust seeks new Trustees to guide the charity in the next exciting stage of its growth
CHEM Trust focuses its work on preventing this pollution. We bring together science and policy to identify the chemicals that need to be controlled and the best way to do this. We collaborate closely with other environmental and health groups to drive this positive change for people and nature.
Our main area of attention is at the EU level. Even though many improvements are needed, the EU is the region that has the most effective chemicals policy system and EU regulations shape other regulatory systems around the world. We do this work in association with our German partner, CHEM Trust Europe eV, as well as EU-wide groups such as the European Environment Bureau.
We also work in the UK, to keep us closely aligned with the EU system. At the global level we work to deliver improvements to global chemicals management, inspired and informed by the work already done at the EU level.
Since 2007, we have shaped chemicals policies, and are seen as trusted partners. We have a good reputation with experts, scientists, other charities, and industry. Many of our wonderful funders recognise the unique and vital work that we do and support us year in and year out.
We have grown considerably in recent years and now employ an amazing team of 12 people in the UK and a group of experts within the EU.
A formative time to join us
With a new European Parliament and European Commission starting work this year, and with an election soon in the UK, it is vital that we keep chemical pollution high on the agenda. The PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are getting a higher and higher profile, but these are just the tip of an iceberg of harmful chemicals.
It’s truly an exciting time to join us. I’m a new Chair and we are just finalising our new strategy, so you’d be coming in at a pivotal moment for the organisation. There’s a real opportunity to use your skills and experience to shape the next stage of our development and growth.
You’ll be part of a friendly board and organisation that punches well above its weight, carrying out internationally important work that is done nowhere else in the UK.
The Trustee roles
We are currently looking for up to six new Trustees. You can find out more about these roles, including a job description and how to apply, in the CHEM Trust Trustee Appointment Brief.
We are looking for a variety of experience and skills to increase our impact, and strengthen our resilience. If you have experience in fundraising, finance, law, or HR, we’d be particularly keen to hear from you.
CHEM Trust is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board. We welcome the debate and innovation that greater diversity of thinking brings, and are keen to support new Trustees from the start to enable them to play an effective role.
If you have any queries about these roles or the recruitment process or would like an informal discussion with me before applying, please visit our website for information on how to organise it.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 09:00 UK time on Monday 3rd June 2024.
Please do take a look at our website to find out more about our vital work. We also invite you to watch my video, where I discuss these roles and CHEM Trust’s work. I look forward to receiving your application.
Sharon Darcy, Chair
CHEM Trust’s overarching aim is to prevent human-made chemicals from causing long term damage to wildlife or humans.
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e are excited to recruit for the new KGHP Fellowship to support health systems strengthening across Sierra Leone. We are looking for nine senior Medics, Nurses and Midwives to support the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)-funded Saving Lives Phase III programme in Sierra Leone. The programme aims to support the Government of Sierra Leone to deliver on improving maternal, child and reproductive health outcomes in the country.
KGHP will be leading a Clinical Mentorship programme across six districts in Sierra Leone to support Nurses and Midwives with vital lifesaving skills. Over a 12-month period (June 2024-June 2025), each Fellow will support the development of a hospital education team, underpinned by a continued professional development framework. In partnership with the hospital management team, the Fellow will co-create and deliver a Leadership in Education programme. The Fellow will also support clinical mentoring on the wards and a mentorship cascade system, working with smaller, rural community health centres.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, fast learning intern to join our growing team at Human Appeal; helping us to research projects, review HR reports, and complete quality checks for our UK offices to identify the support needs of our staff.
Main tasks include:
- Provide generalist support for the entire recruitment cycle including but not limited to; interview bookings, JD/JP drafting, advertisements, longlisting, coordination with managers or candidates, reference checks, etc.
- Support HR L&D initiatives including orientations, trainings, workshops etc.
- Ensure proper HR file documentation and file management to audit standards.
- Conducting HR quality checks via routine spot checks and maintain HR trackers.
- Compiling HR exec summaries or reports.
- Undertaking research projects and supporting HR project implementation when requested.
Knowledge/Experience/Skills required:
- Ideally studying towards or completed a Bachelors degree, preferably in HR.
- A good understanding of humanitarian relief
- Effective written and oral communication skills in English
- Basic IT Skills (Excel, Outlook, Office 365, One drive, TEAMs)
- Ability to work well in a diverse virtual team
- Problem solving skills
- Cultural awareness and an understanding of HR
Benefits of volunteering with us:
- Experience of operating within the HR division of an international charity
- Opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in HR Management
- Excellent support as part of a friendly team
- Excellent training opportunities
- Offer to provide references after 3 months of volunteering
- Support in developing your CV (should you want it)
- Opportunities to take part in Human Appeal local events
Learning & Development:
To enable you to take part in this opportunity Human Appeal will provide:
- A detailed induction to provide you with an overview of Human Appeal
- Training and shadowing providing all the information and skills needed to fulfil the role
- A dedicated member of staff to provide ongoing support and supervision
- Payment of “out of pocket” expenses in line with Human Appeal’s expenses policy
- A volunteer handbook that outlines all of the policies and procedures you will need to be aware of whilst volunteering
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the program
Our summer camp program is a comprehensive initiative that is designed to provide a safe and engaging environment for children between the ages of 4 to 16 during school breaks.Kasoa is a market community and most of the women and men work as hawkers, shop attenders, petty traders etc which makes them leave home very early in the morning leaving their children to roam about the neighborhood and street. This is a non residential camp for the children but residential for volunteers.
The program focuses on preventing child delinquency by offering various fun and educational activities that keep children occupied and engaged. Our camp offers a variety of activities such as outdoor games, sports, arts and crafts, music, drama, reading, storytelling, French, and other recreational activities that help children develop social skills, improve their self-confidence, and foster positive relationships with others.
During summer breaks, schools and various institutions organize vacations or summer schools. However, the high cost of attending these programs often makes it impossible for children from poor homes to participate. Consequently, these children end up roaming the streets and engaging in various social vices. The program takes place within the community where children from the slums, streets and poor backgrounds are brought together and taken through indoor and outdoor games and activities.
Our Summer camp is a call to action to provide an opportunity for children to be productive during the school break. The program starts from July through to end of August 2024 every year and volunteers can participate any date within the summer period. Volunteers are allowed to develop and introduce their own indoor and outdoor games. Volunteers who have special activities they want to introduce may want to bring the tools and items they may use since we may not have them. Volunteers are encouraged to come along with some crafts, paper, colors, pencils, paints, etc.
We are looking for volunteers dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children in their care. Our summer camp is the perfect place for children to learn, grow, and have fun during their school breaks whilst volunteers also learn the local culture, make new friends, touch lives, and make meaningful contributions to the lives.
What You Can Bring
Volunteers can bring materials like paints, pencils and pencil colors, crayons, drawing papers, toys, etc. Some of these materials can also be found in the local market for ready purchase. Most importantly you bring a big heart and smile.
What we expect from you
You must be passionate about children and ability to work with children from all kinds of backgrounds and with specific needs and attention.
What you can expect from us
Our staff is available to you 24/7 to give any necessary support. We will assign one staff to take care of your needs.
Who You will Work with
Volunteers work closely with our staff and other volunteers. Volunteers are paired with other volunteers if any to work on similar activities.
How Do I Get to the placement?
For the first day, volunteers will be taken to the center. Our staff will show volunteers how to get to the center, the direction to take, the particular vehicle if any, and the amount to pay for the transportation. This is repeated the next day if the volunteer thinks he still can't make it until the volunteer can make his/her way. The same is done for the return to the homestay from the placement center.
Is to establish a link between those seeking to give back and those in need of assistance through volunteering
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Background to the RJ4All Internships
RJ4All was originally set up by volunteers, and it would not exist without their involvement and continued support. Therefore, RJ4All recognises their significant contribution. The vast majority of our interns are young people most of whom are faced with challenges let those be social, financial, migration or refugee status etc.
The RJ4All internships are not paid, but offered on a volunteering basis. This is because we believe that volunteering is an important way to make a positive contribution to our communities and is of particular benefit to young people who are often forgotten or marginalised. Nevertheless, volunteering with RJ4All does not mean standing outside of tube stations wearing bunny suits to raise funds! It involves high quality project activity, engaging with social project and policy issues, and making a real difference where it matters. It also means doing youth-led work, organising events and running user-led training workshops. All out of pocket expenses are paid (see Volunteer Policy for more detail).
Our principles
We are established upon the FREDA underlying values of restorative justice. These stand for Freedom, Respect, Equality, Dignity and Autonomy. Our interns are expected to subscribe to these values as well as that of power sharing.
RJ4ALL has the Quality Mark of the European Commission’s European Solidarity Corps and has adopted European Solidarity Corps Charter. All principles underlying this Volunteer and Intern Policy are fully aligned with the Mission and Principles of the European Solidarity Corps. Previously, RJ4All was using the EVS principles (European Voluntary Service).
The role
This is a supporting role working under the line management of the Community Centre Manager. It is an office-based position at our RJ4All Community Centre in Rotherhithe working across projects and RJ4All services. The post holder will support the organisation to ensure the effective administration of the RJ4All Centre and the delivery of RJ4All programmes through a combination of excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Initiative and innovation are attributes that are highly valued at RJ4All. Furthermore, the post holder will be involved in delivering project-related tasks as well as promoting projects, participate and create workshops.
Volunteering hours under this role are between 9:30am-5:30pm and the placements are usually offered on a minimum of a 3-month engagement.
Role description
We want to offer a rounded experience to all our interns and therefore they are engaged in five different areas of work:
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Community Project Delivery on one or multiple of our community centre projects (incl. Youth Clubs, Food Bank, Community Fridge, Charity Shop, Sports classes for young people/for people with disabilities, Digital Inclusion workshops), art workshops, Mediation, wellbeing support, etc.).
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Research and policy support on our Restorative Justice postcode project.
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Administrative work such as managing our organisation email account or project monitoring and evaluation
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Social media such as leading on our Facebook page
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Writing a blog for our members and our FRED campaign.
Other tasks may include:
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Engagement with Service Users,
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Youth work,
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Event planning, outreach, and management,
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Report writing and proofreading,
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Compiling, formatting, analysing qualitative and quantitative data,
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Conducting stakeholder mapping
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Writing for the website, blogs and other newsletters,
Helping with funding applications.
What support will I be given?
Interns will be given a full induction and will be supported through one-to-one meetings and daily support. The candidate will benefit from a range of training initiatives.
What benefits can I expect to gain from the experience?
The position offers a rich and high-quality experience that will enhance future job prospects within the area of community engagement and project delivery within the charity sector as well as social policy and research. We also offer Youth Pass and CPD accreditation where relevant.
What skills or experience do I need?
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An interest in community engagement and project delivery within the charitable sector and/or social policy and research
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Excellent written and oral communication skills,
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Excellent organisational skills
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Ability to work as a member of a team and on your own initiative,
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A keen eye for spotting errors,
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Organised and self-managing,
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Commitment to the values of dialogue, transparency, non-adversarial methods of conflict resolution and restorative justice,
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Sympathise with the aims, ethos and organisational culture of RJ4All including its vision, mission and values.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary: This is a voluntary role, with free travel and trip allowances
Are you passionate about adventure, travel, and making a positive impact for animals? Join us at Adventures for Animals, a community and fundraising group supported by International Aid for the Protection and Welfare of Animals (IAPWA). As an Adventure Coordinator you will embark on an incredible journey to lead exciting trips while supporting a meaningful cause.
You will play a vital role in promoting and organising adventurous trips, both within the UK and overseas, for the Adventures for Animals community. Reporting to Nicky Stevens, Founder of IAPWA, you will have the opportunity to inspire others, explore new destinations, and represent Adventures for Animals / IAPWA on unforgettable adventures.
Responsibilities
- Promote Exciting Trips: Take charge of promoting a minimum of 2 UK or overseas trips per year from a curated list of exciting adventures. Utilise your creativity and passion for adventure to generate interest and excitement among potential participants.
- Lead Adventure Expeditions: Once trips reach 50% capacity, you will secure a free place on the expedition. As the Adventure Coordinator, you will lead the group, ensure smooth logistics, and create memorable experiences for participants. Once the trip is at 100% capacity you will also receive a trip allowance.
- Coordinate Travel Logistics: Coordinate travel logistics, including securing return flights once 75% of the trip has been filled. Your attention to detail and organisational skills will ensure seamless travel arrangements for all participants.
- Represent Adventures for Animals & IAPWA: Serve as the face of Adventures for Animals and IAPWA on each trip, embodying our mission and values while fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among participants.
- Monthly Team Meetings: Commit to attending monthly team meetings with other Adventure Coordinators to collaborate, share insights, and contribute to the growth of the Adventures for Animals community.
- Organise Hikes and Events: While not essential, you will have the opportunity to organise hikes in the UK to promote the group and upcoming trips. These local events will engage the community and showcase the adventures that await.
Opportunities for the Right Candidate
- Explore Exciting Destinations: Travel to breathtaking locations and experience unforgettable adventures, all while making a positive impact for animals.
- Lead Adventure Expeditions: Once trips reach 50% capacity, you will be given a free place on the expedition. As the Adventure Coordinator, you will help to lead the group, ensure smooth logistics and create memorable experiences for participants. Once the trip is at 75% capacity you will be provided with free return flights for the adventure. Once the trip is at 100% capacity you will also receive a generous trip allowance.
- Coordinate Travel Logistics: Use your attention to detail and organisational skills to ensure seamless travel arrangements for all participants.
- Personal Growth and Development: Develop leadership skills, expand your network, and gain valuable experience in event coordination and community engagement.
- Make a Difference: By leading Adventures for Animals and representing IAPWA, you will play a crucial role in raising awareness and support for animal welfare initiatives.
If you’re an adventure enthusiast with a heart for animals and a desire to make a difference, we invite you to join us as an Adventure Coordinator at Adventures for Animals. Apply now and embark on a journey of a lifetime. Together, let’s make every adventure count for animals in need.
IAPWA (International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals) is a UK registered charity dedicated to creating a better future for animals in need
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We harness the power of engineering and design to develop sustainable solutions for development. There are far too many people in the world living in sub-standard conditions with a poor quality of life. As world inequality increases, people are becoming further and further divided. One of the reasons for this is that there are not enough resources for innovation and development of new solutions. Our goal is to address the key challenges of poverty and inequality facing millions of people around the world. At Minazi, we harness the power of engineering and design to develop innovative solutions for sustainable development, in this way, projects at Minazi are a catalyst for social change.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT
- Manage social media and engagement content on LinkedIn; develop strategic communications plans; work with business units and internal stakeholders to ensure the website is up to date; write insight articles on LinkedIn/Website, amongst other duties.
- Volunteer 4-6 hours weekly remotely for 6 months.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking Social Media Volunteers to assist our Social Media Marketing Team in creating and distributing engaging content on Hidayah’s social media platforms. Social media is integral to connecting with the Hidayah community, growing our organisational reach and promoting events such as our Queer Book Club, in-house research and educational resources for Ramadan.
We also use our social media platforms to post adverts for volunteers, promote Hidayah’s membership, respond to world news via solidarity statements and signpost LGBTQI+ Muslims to a range of national and international support.
You do not need to be LGBTQI+ or Muslim to be able to carry out this role. However, it is important to have a broad knowledge and understanding of these areas to be able to genuinely engage with the specific audience that follows Hidayah’s social media platforms.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
Our Social Media Volunteers have a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Creating and editing content to distribute across Hidayah’s social media platforms e.g. TikTok and Instagram
- Communicating with other volunteers and the Social Media Marketing Trustee on feedback, suggestions and issues
- Carrying out independent research to obtain quality content and sharing relevant information on Hidayah’s platforms
- Actively engage with people following us on social media
- Promoting events and projects as and when appropriate
- Administration; monitoring inboxes, responding to messages and comments, signposting to the relevant emails, archiving out of date posts
What do we expect from a Social Media Volunteer?
Skills:
- Competency in social media channels (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn).
- Experience using and generating content for TikTok
- Filming competency desirable but not essential
- Knowledge of Hootsuite desirable but not essential
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the community
- Understand the importance of confidentiality and behave with professionalism
Personality:
- Strong commitment to advocating for the rights and well-being of LGBTQIA+ Muslim individuals
- A willingness to learn
- A self-starter who is proactive and inquisitive
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
- Passion for Hidayah’s cause
- Reliable with good organisational skills
- A creative and inquisitive thinker
All volunteers are expected to join Hidayah’s Membership and Hidayah Discord server, read all Hidayah policies read, understand and agree with the constitution of Hidayah (available on our website).
Please ensure you do not have a conflict of interest with your current role and check this prior to applying for this role.
How much commitment is required?
The hours are flexible around your schedule, but typically we envisage this role taking up to 4 hours a week. Monthly catch ups are organised with the Social Media Marketing Trustee to assess workload and availability.
What benefits do I get from this role?
Volunteering with Hidayah brings a range of a benefits such as:
- Contributing to Hidayah’s cause, making a different to LGBTQI+ Muslims
- Supporting vulnerable communities
- Connecting with like-minded, passionate people
- Experience working in community events
- Development of professional networking skills
- A warm and approachable Board member to support you throughout your volunteering journey
- A reference for your CV
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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·Responsible for gift aid process improvement and development of existing processes to ensure they are fit for the purpose.
Maintain compliance framework in line with HMRC & General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Train drivers, sorters, and retail staff on gift processes and compliances.
Assist in the development of gift aid training materials and delivery of training for drivers and retail staff.
Conduct an internal audit of the gift aid process and report operational and development feedback and findings to Finance & HR Director.
Prepare and process all relevant declaration forms to enable the charity to claim gift aid effectively and efficiently.
Submit accurate and timely claims to HMRC and process any tax refunds as appropriate.
Monitor and audit data input into the EPOS system and advise Logistics and Retail accordingly to correct/amend data.
Effectively deal with calls and emails from donors with enquiries about the scheme, the online system, and methods of donating.
Prepare and send quarterly and annual communications on gift aid and liaise with donors.
Ensure data cleanse exercises are completed to maintain compliance and accuracy of data.
Ad hoc finance duties.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Onja
Onja is a social enterprise training underprivileged youth into world-class software developers.
We find the brightest students in Madagascar who can’t afford to continue their education, and train them in English language and software development. After just two-and-a-half years they are ready to work as remote front-end software developers in international tech teams.
Once in a job, our developers earn a good salary that helps them support their families and pay forward the opportunity to a new wave of students. They unlock exciting careers that fulfil their potential, and accelerate the development of their nation (see ‘How Onja Works’ below).
Our first cohort, ‘Wave 1’, consists of nineteen talented and committed graduates who are now working remotely for our partner companies in Europe and the US. With this immensely successful first cohort, and a proven social model, our goal is now to scale our impact: we aim to take on 360 new students over the next four years.
Our fast-growing team is very united, committed to the mission, and hardworking, but we also maintain a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere that you’ll find everywhere in Madagascar.
Onja is located in Toamasina, a lively city with beautiful beaches, nice restaurants, and with plenty to do and see. Toamasina is Madagascar’s second largest city (population 300,000) yet is surrounded by plenty of natural beauty, and even has a national park nearby.
About the position
From 2020 to 2021, we developed and delivered a full-time English and software development course that allowed nineteen students to progress from absolute beginners to industry-ready software developers, and they are now all working in US/European tech teams remotely from Madagascar. While our developers were still students, they also received considerable instruction in professionalism which has made a big difference to their current job performance and success. While professionalism is sometimes overlooked, we believe that these soft skills are crucial for success in life and work. Our challenge now is to scale our organisation, bringing opportunities to hundreds, moving to thousands of students.
Your mission as our Professionalism Course Designer is to take our existing professionalism course and build on it, creating a highly scalable digital course.
Your responsibilities include:
Building a course focusing primarily on workplace professionalism and communication in a scalable online-style programme. How this can be achieved is very open and will depend on you and some input from the wider team. We imagine it’s likely to include the following:
- Finding existing online material and incorporate useful material into the course
- Creating engaging video lectures, learning activities and course content
- Collaborate with our existing Communication Coach, incorporating their specific experience into your course design.
- Deciding on the criteria used to assess students’ performance and develop assessments.
- As we are a startup social enterprise there will likely be opportunities to wear many hats, contributing to other parts of the organisation.
This is a pivotal role for Onja at this exciting time. We are poised to grow fast and our dream is to train thousands of new students each year. You will be setting the foundations for waves of youth that will follow in future years.
Requirements
- Twelve month commitment (this ensures sufficient time to make a truly meaningful impact) with potential to renew/extend.
- Excellent English communication skills
- Experience working in professional environments
What you can expect
- You’ll join our tight-knit, committed team in Toamasina, Madagascar.
- We know it’s a big move so we will look after you and make sure you are secure and settled.
- Secure, comfortable accommodation is provided
- Food is provided
- We are able to offer a stipend/good local salary – enough to live comfortably and have plenty left over for holidays travels.
- Unlimited annual leave. We recommend between 30 and 35 days as a guide to give you time to explore the wonders of Madagascar.
- We also offer 25% remote work
- We’ll provide optional weekly lessons to bring you up to speed with the language.
- Your visa will be sponsored.
- Sponsored flights
How Onja Works
Onja is a social enterprise with a sustainable model:
- Search for brilliant minds who would otherwise be limited to low-paid, unfulfilling careers.
- Students receive two years of English and software development instruction.
- Graduates earn (and continue learning) at our outsourcing enterprise.
- All profits are used to train the next wave of students and the cycle begins again.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) is an international professional body for town planners with over 27,000 members in 88 countries. They are responsible for maintaining professional standards and accrediting world class planning courses both in the UK and internationally. They have offices in London, Edinburgh and Cardiff. They are the voice of the profession. They engage with governments, experts, advocates and international bodies to promote good planning, lead on policy development and research, and promote planning in the long-term public interest. They support their members to deliver outstanding placemaking that creates inclusive, healthy, prosperous, sustainable and happy communities.
The RTPI is seeking a Co-opted Trustee with knowledge and experience in one of the following areas: digital transformation, organisational development or major project development.
What will you be doing?
The RTPI Board of Trustees (BOT) is responsible for making decisions in the following areas.
Leadership
- Shaping the RTPI’s corporate planning processes – including the corporate strategy, the business plan, the annual budget and supporting documents such as committee work plans.
- Ensuring the RTPI has appropriate policies in place on key matters such as health and safety, risk management, data protection and financial management.
Statutory responsibilities
- Ensuring that the Institute is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit
- Complying with the Institute’s governing document and the law
- Acting in the Institute’s best interests
- Managing the Institute’s resources responsibly
- Acting with reasonable care and skill
Governance
- Approving the RTPI’s annual report and accounts.
- Reviewing the auditors’ report on the annual accounts.
- Agreeing the subscription structure for the following year, subject to consultation with the General Assembly.
Building relationships
- Receiving reports from the Institute’s standing committees, subcommittees, panels and groups (if any)..
- Receiving reports from the President, Chief Executive, volunteers and senior staff.
- Fostering and maintaining good relationships with Trustees, committee members, volunteers, and staff.
What are we looking for?
This role will suit an individual with:
- An appropriate professional qualification
- An awareness of and commitment to principles of good governance
- The ability and willingness to work as part of a team and to act as a ‘critical friend’ to Senior Executive Team
- A commitment to equality and diversity as it applies to the Institute’s work and to how the organisation, including its Trustees, operates
- The ability to analyse complex information, question, probe and seek clarification so to come to an independent and unbiased view
- Experience in:
- Organisational development or
- Digital Transformation or
- Major project development.
- Experience in a similar voluntary role in the charity or not for profit sector would be an advantage
Board meetings are held during office hours either in person or virtually. There are 6 annually. While RTPI are headquartered in London, it is not a prerequisite that Trustees are London based.
Applications should be made via TrusteeWorks in the first instance. To apply, please attach your CV/LinkedIn profile along with a supporting statement explaining why you are interested in the role, the skills and experience you will bring to the Board and what you would hope to get out of the role. If you have any queries, please contact Reach TrusteeWorks. The closing date for applications is the 31st of May, 2024.
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Hekima is a small organization in Tanzania that promotes children rights, and youth through nurturing that enables children, families and communities in ending Violence Against Children (VAC). Hekima achieves this through community accountable where children and young youth demand their rights; strengthening child protection and participation systems and structures
COMMUNICATIONS FACILITATOR
- We are looking for a Communication Facilitator to:
- Prepare a communication plan that we can follow
- Provide guidance on the effective usage of social media, fundraising and other tools which can help us amplify our message.
- Present these ideas in a document. - Volunteer 4-6 hours per week remotely for 3-5 months.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead the board of a newly evolved organisation, bringing together a group of like-minded charities across North West London with the aim to create access to responsive, fully-integrated, quality and culturally-appropriate support that reduce health inequalities and ensures residents stay independent and in control of their lives.
- Location: North West London
- Salary: Reasonable expenses paid
- Closing date: Monday 20th May
Who we are.
3ST – Third Sector Together – is a group of like-minded charities that have been working together since 2019 across the eight boroughs of North West London: Harrow, Hillingdon, Brent, Hounslow, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster.
Third sector organisations have long been valued, vital partners to the public sector in the delivery of support and services to communities and individuals, both in day-to-day life and in times of crisis.
The changing strategic and funding landscape is presenting new challenges and opportunities for the third sector. Alongside the widely recognised increased competition for funding, these changes are also bringing about more significant opportunities to influence future service development and forward strategy, particularly within the health and social care sector.
The increasing regionalisation of funding and strategic planning means that individual organisations are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain effective relationships across the vast array of commissioners and organisations now present in the marketplace.
3ST has been formed primarily to provide a strategic and commissioning link between the voluntary and community (third) sector and the Integrated Care System within the NHS across the North West London region. 3ST aims to be a strong, recognisable group able to represent the sector’s voice and interests at a local and regional level and to maximise the opportunities presented by the NHS’s Long Term Plan commitment to increased sector involvement. Our ambition is to act as a contract vehicle for the sector to demonstrate the impact of social models and provide effective management. We foster closer working with the ICS through collaboration with grassroots organisations that can support reach activities and co-production. We are in the process of planning to host a VSCE conference which will grow the 3ST members.
About the role.
Our Board is looking to appoint our first Independent Chair to lead us through a period of growth, developing relationships and defining our future strategic vision. We are looking for someone who has led complex organisations, with strong communication skills with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, and who has experience of chairing complex meetings with an inclusive style.
Who we are looking for.
Our Independent Chair will be an ambassador for the organisation, proactively building relationships across NW London Integrated Care System and our members and promoting the third sector’s role in population health management alongside our executive team. It would be beneficial if our new Chair has experience in the health, social care or the voluntary or public sectors, whilst being commercial, strategic and a champion for the needs and views of NW London residents. Our MD, Fiona Hill and the executive team (leaders of our member organisations) will come together with our Chair and liaise to provide leadership, advice and guidance to ensure we are working collaboratively with our members, ICS, and residents at the heart of our decision making.
Our Board, including our legacy partners from H4ALL and our elected members, come together and meet six times a year for two hours plus an annual strategy day. We expect the overall time commitment to be the equivalent of c.2 days a month which will include, liaising with our MD and executive, working with our Board and Members, and building relationships with our ICS colleagues.
The eight boroughs we are active in are diverse in many ways, and we want to continue ensuring our Board represents our society and the people we work with every day.
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Applications for this role close Monday 20th May 2024.