What does a Trustee look like? 

Look in the mirror... 

Our Board needs a range of backgrounds, life-stages, experiences and skills who come together as a team to offer challenge and energy to one another, and to boost our ability to deliver for our ocean.  

It’s a critical time for our ocean. There is not a moment to waste. Our goal is to recover the health of our ocean so it can help with healing our climate; to make seas protected in law protected in practice; and to stop the tide of plastic that’s getting into our waters.

By joining as a Trustee, you will add your voice to ours and help navigate us through the risks and opportunities that we meet.

We need 3 people to join our Boards with expertise in one or more of these areas: 

• Finance - An understanding of charity accounts and regulations would absolutely be an advantage, but a background in finance or perhaps as an auditor will provide a vital skill to help oversee our financial management. 

• Marine Conservation - You might have environmental knowledge, ideally on the marine environment, with policy and/or practical experience of conservation and specific knowledge for Scotland or Wales would be a bonus. A network of contacts across the marine sector, particularly with business, would be an advantage.

• Engagement with our Volunteers - Experience of outreach programmes and citizen science projects with local communities. We want to reach new audiences to ensure a diverse and inclusive approach. 

Right now, less than 3% of charity Trustees are under 30, 8% are people of colour and 36% are women. We recognise that that we should all have equal opportunity to take responsibility to protect our ocean for the future and if you are 18 and over, we want to hear from you. 

What you can bring to our Board is more interesting than where you’ve been working. You can send a CV, but we don’t need you to, as you can set out your skills and motivation in a statement.

We value the knowledge and experiences that you will bring to the Marine Conservation Society, including those you’ve developed through employment, volunteering, through study, raising a family – all the aspects of you.

We understand that the application process can be difficult if you have a condition or disability that you live with. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to shine during your application process, so please let us know what we can do to accommodate you.

Send an email with your contact information included, but don’t put any personal information on any documents that you attach. For shortlisting, only your documents that set out your skills and experience are seen.

The Ancient Tree Forum (ATF) is seeking a Chair and two trustees to embrace the exciting opportunity to strengthen the future of an influential environmental charity.

The ATF is the leading authority on the conservation of ancient and other veteran trees and is the only organisation in England and Wales focusing solely on their protection and sustainability.

Who we are looking for:

For the role of Chair, we are looking for someone who:

• Is a collegiate leader
• Has a flexible approach
• Is well-connected with other environmental organisations
• Shares ATF’s values, strategic direction & vision

For the trustee roles:

1. A “tree” trustee with skills, knowledge, and experience in ancient and other veteran trees – desirable, with skills in related or wider environmental knowledge as essential. Please see the longer list in the candidate pack.
2. A trustee with understanding and experience of the charity sector/civil society’s operating and environment and at least one other desirable skill/experience from the following:

• Charity governance – desirable
• Experience of charities in a senior management role – desirable
• Charity law and compliance – desirable
• Charity finance – desirable
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion – desirable

Please see the full list of skills, knowledge and experience we are seeking in the trustee person specification section of the candidate packs on our website.

All trustee roles are unremunerated, although out of pocket expenses will be paid.

The time commitment for Chair is 3-4 days per month, while the time commitment for the trustee roles is around 8-10 hours per month.

Woodland Heritage is looking for a new Chair to lead on its ambitious plans and grow its membership and influence

Woodland Heritage has grown steadily over the last 28 years since its inception by Peter Goodwin and Lewis Scott. A combination of new opportunities and rising aspirations means the charity is on the cusp of a step change in its mission to demonstrate the value of British woods.

Background

Woodland Heritage was founded by a passionate group of traditional cabinet makers who wanted to improve the way in which trees were grown, harvested and used in the UK. This small group of environmentally-minded producers was rapidly joined by furniture retailers, timber merchants, tree growers, individuals and colleges who shared concerns for our woodland environment. Woodlands are capable of growing high quality timber whilst providing an environment that supports people and wildlife but only if properly and continuously managed. 

We are grateful for the support of a wide range of members, donations from benefactors and the patronage of HRH The Prince of Wales.

Core activities

Woodland Heritage demonstrates the value of British woods through funding projects, providing grants and travel bursaries, supporting research and education, spreading the word through its highly successful Woodland to Workshop courses and Field Weekends and co-operating with like-minded organisations and initiatives. 

Since 2009, Woodland Heritage has raised over £2.5m for research into Acute Oak Decline and currently employs two project staff in that area of work.  The Charity is also one of eleven organisations on the Steering Committee of Action Oak, with Woodland Heritage the treasurer of the initiative's funds and the employer of its project manager.  Funding for both 'AOD' and Action Oak looks strong to spring 2025 and maybe beyond.

Core trading activities

The charity owns Whitney Sawmills, a mill that demonstrates the processing and sale of timber, predominantly hardwood, the majority of which is grown and sourced locally. The mill is growing in profitability, impact and local employment. The charity is in the process of purchasing the site’s freehold. Profits from the mill fund the charity's activities. The Sawmill has its own board and management.

Core woodland activities

The Charity has also been offered a small, existing woodland and has recently purchased an 85 acre area of largely bare land that will be planted from 2022/23.  This woodland is a key project for the charity to demonstrate a range of tree species and planting techniques that will demonstrate how to grow high value British woods. 

We seek a chair who can

• Commit to ensuring the good governance and growth of the charity, to include chairing the Trustees’ meetings (12 times per year) and more frequently liaising with the WH core team (two salaried posts). 

• Attend Woodland Heritage’s annual Field Weekend (three days usually held in June) to consolidate and enhance our relationships with new and existing members.

• Undertake activities equivalent to c.2 days a month, principally involving growing Woodland Heritage’s profile and membership, including supporting fundraising activities.

• Relate to WH’s vision and utilise their insight, contacts and experience to help deliver the Charity’s activities. This could involve membership activities, training and promotion, the management of woodland owned by WH and the linkages to and from Whitney Sawmills, Herefordshire (a trading subsidiary of the charity). 

• Engage the skills of dedicated staff and trustees in the finances and future success of the charity.

• Help with the smooth succession planning of senior management in the charity and sawmill.

• Appreciate that the satisfaction of delivering the Chair’s activities will be greater than any remuneration package – however approved expenses will be paid.

Timetable

Following the untimely death of Lewis Scott in November 2021, Simon Burvill, a long serving Trustee, took on the role of the chair for a 12 month period up to the end of 2022. The incoming chair will benefit from a handover period with Simon prior to starting in the role.

The post is for two years but could be extended.

How to apply

Please send an expression of interest of no more than 750 words to Guy Corbett Marshall (Chief Executive) stating why this role appeals and how and why you would be the ideal Chair.

You are also invited to submit your latest CV.

Expressions of interest with accompanying CV should be submitted before noon 31 May 2022.

It is expected that shortlisting will take place in week commencing 6 June 2022, with initial interviews to take place from 13 June 2022.

Conversation Without Borders is looking to appoint a new trustee to join the board in leading the
charity to achieve its charitable objectives. The successful applicant will have a background in
financial management, preferably within the charitable sector.
Conservation Without Borders is a rapidly developing charity, founded in 2019. It was established to
conserve and protect multiple species of migratory birds and animals, by undertaking projects,
which involve expeditions highlighting the plight of migratory birds and animals, and the threats and
challenges they face. These projects raise public awareness through media profile, assess critical
wetland habitats, provide educational programmes, help identify, train and support conservation
leaders, engage relevant target audiences, improve resources for local conservation groups and
wetland centres, promote regional and national conservation efforts and seek opportunities to
empower women and girls. Our current plan is to undertake 5 such projects in the coming 10 years,
beginning with Flight of the Osprey in 2021.
The charity is currently run by one of its co-founders, Sacha Dench, in the role of CEO (the other cofounder is a Trustee), with a dynamic mixture of paid and voluntary team members in a variety of
roles including expedition planning, fund-raising and social media.
Our charitable objectives:
The objects of the CIO are to promote for the benefit of the public the conservation protection and
improvement of the physical and natural environment in particular but not exclusively by: a)
conserving migratory birds and other animals and the habitats on which they depend; b) advancing
the education of the public in the conservation and protection of migratory birds and animals and
the natural environment more generally; c) conducting research on migratory birds and animals and
the habitats that fall within their migration routes. and, in furtherance of that purpose, to raise
awareness and understanding and to provide information on such matters.
Remuneration:
The role of Trustee is not accompanied by any financial remuneration.
Location:
Anywhere in the UK, but preferably able to travel for Trustees meetings twice per year (reasonable
travel expenses paid).
Time commitment:
Two Trustee meetings per year in person, plus monthly virtual trustee meetings (online) and Finance
sub committee (schedule of meetings tbc).
Reporting to:
Chair of Trustees
Role Description:
Our Trustees hold three primary roles: to be ambassadors for the charity, to ensure our statutory
duties are complied with and to offer support and advice in the development and delivery of the
projects we are running. 

TRUSTEE

SOFT UK is a UK wide charity that provides information and support to families affected by Trisomy 13, Trisomy 18 and related conditions. We provide support at all stages of a family's journey; expecting a baby, caring for a child, ending a pregnancy, coping with bereavement and beyond.

The Board is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the Charity and for developing its aims, objectives and goals in accordance with its members needs and the Trust's Deed. The Board is further responsible for ensuring that in all its decision-making, the needs of the whole organisation remain its overriding concern.

SOFT UK Trustees are drawn largely from parent / family members or other professionals with skills complimentary to the objectives of the charity.

As the position carries statutory responsibility, please contact Jan Fowler on the details below for a full information pack and Role Description.

What we're looking for

• a commitment to the mission of SOFT UK
• a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
• integrity
• empathy and sensitivity
• a willingness to contribute views and experience
• an understanding and acceptance of the responsibilities of being a trustee.
• an ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of SOFT UK.

What you can gain from this opportunity

• Our volunteers report a huge range of personal benefits, from meeting new people and enjoying using their skills, to feeling fulfilled helping other families
• Volunteering can be a useful addition to CVs, portfolios or helpful experience if you're thinking about a career change.
• Many volunteers choose to benefit from training and development opportunities.

Contact Details

Jan Fowler, Chair

[email protected]

The Bumblebee Conservation Trust is looking for three Trustees to join our Board with expertise in the areas of either Communications & Engagement, Science & Conservation or Digital.

Trustees work well together, and with the executive team with a spirit of openness and trust. We recruit Trustees who support our drive for greater social inclusion, diversity and equity as we continue to grow in status and influence. We’re very proud of our inclusive culture at the Trust – we care as much about what you have the potential to do as what you have already done, and we want to hear how you will give us a better representation of those we are here to serve. We are keen to hear from people early in their careers as well as those well established.

With projects being delivered across England, Scotland and Wales we look to have Trustees based across these nations and so are particularly keen to receive applications from individuals based in Wales and Scotland. 

The closing date for submitting your application is 23rd May 2022.  Please see below for more information and details of how to apply.

Background

The Bumblebee Conservation Trust was established because of serious concerns about the 'plight of the bumblebee'.  In the last 80 years, UK bumblebee populations have declined and two species have become nationally extinct.  The Trust is a science-based charity, concerned with halting and reversing the decline in bumblebees.

The Trust’s vision is to increase the number and distribution of bumblebees. To achieve this, the Trust has an agreed strategy working toward four main aims:

1. Enhance the understanding of bumblebee ecology and conservation.

2. Increase the quality and quantity of bumblebee habitat.

3. Inspire and enable a diverse range of people to take action for bumblebees.

4. Be an effective and sustainable organisation.

 Recruitment 2022

The current Board has ten members and we are seeking to recruit three Trustees to bring further skills and knowledge in in the areas of Communications & Engagement, Science & Conservation and Digital. This is a voluntary position but offers an exciting opportunity to assist a dynamic charity and develop its conservation and science work in the UK.

If you think that you have something to offer the Trust and share the Trust’s passion for saving bumblebees, please download the relevant recruitment pack for further information and application details. If you are interested in assisting in the governance of the Trust but are concerned about the time commitment involved (c1 day a month covering meetings and preparation time) please be in touch as we would also be open to co-opting non-Trustees as Committee advisory members.

Eligibility Criteria

Charity and company law and regulations place a number of eligibility criteria on trustees. To be eligible to be a trustee, you must be able to complete a formal declaration. The declaration required by the Charity Commission for England & Wales can be found here. The declaration required by OSCR for Scotland can be found here. Successful candidates must complete the relevant declarations before joining the Board.

Timetable

Trustees are elected to the Board at the Trust’s AGM, scheduled for November 2022.  It is anticipated that short-listed candidates will be interviewed during June 2022. The successful candidate(s) will be co-opted onto the Board in September and seek formal election at the AGM in November 2022.

Together we can make a difference - join the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust Board of Trustees

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust is a registered charity dedicated to keeping all that is special and unique about the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park landscape here for future generations to enjoy. We care deeply for conservation, community, culture, and our coast and want to lead the way in protecting them. We are committed to supporting the best projects delivered by the best people and are informed by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Management Plan, local communities, and environmental and heritage experts.

We launched in 2019 and have raised over £200,000 in that time supporting conservation initiatives, education programmes and access work in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

We currently have vacancies on our dynamic Board.  We are looking for passionate people to help drive forward our philanthropy programme by helping to secure significant support for projects that seek to achieve the charities aims to conserve and enhance the National Park.

We would like to hear from you if you can demonstrate strong competencies in the areas of philanthropy, finance, marketing and a passion for the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

Interested parties should apply by the 8 June 2022, sending a CV and covering letter to Jessica Morgan, Charity Director.

Conversation Without Borders is looking to appoint a new trustee to join the board in leading the charity to achieve its charitable objectives. The successful applicant will have a background in global conservation and development, including UN SDGs.

About Conservation Without Borders: Conservation Without Borders is a rapidly developing charity, founded in 2019. It was established to conserve and protect multiple species of migratory birds and animals, by undertaking projects, which involve expeditions highlighting the plight of migratory birds and animals, and the threats and challenges they face. These projects raise public awareness through media profile, assess critical wetland habitats, provide educational programmes, help identify, train and support conservation leaders, engage relevant target audiences, improve resources for local conservation groups and wetland centres, promote regional and national conservation efforts and seek opportunities to empower women and girls. Our current plan is to undertake 5 such projects in the coming 10 years, beginning with Flight of the Osprey in 2021. The charity is currently run by one of its co-founders, Sacha Dench, in the role of CEO (the other co-founder is a Trustee), with a dynamic mixture of paid and voluntary team members in a variety of roles including expedition planning, fund-raising and social media.

Our charitable objectives: The objects of the CIO are to promote for the benefit of the public the conservation protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment in particular but not exclusively by: a) conserving migratory birds and other animals and the habitats on which they depend; b) advancing the education of the public in the conservation and protection of migratory birds and animals and the natural environment more generally; c) conducting research on migratory birds and animals and the habitats that fall within their migration routes. and, in furtherance of that purpose, to raise awareness and understanding and to provide information on such matters.

Remuneration: The role of Trustee is not accompanied by any financial remuneration. Location Anywhere in the UK, but preferably able to travel for Trustees meetings twice a year (reasonable travel expenses paid).

Time commitment: Two Trustee meetings per year in person, plus monthly virtual trustee meetings Reporting to Chair of Trustees

Role Description: Our Trustees hold three primary roles: to be ambassadors for the charity, to ensure our statutory duties are complied with and to offer support and advice in the development and delivery of the projects we are running. They need to have, or be willing to gain, a deep understanding of and commitment to our values, as expressed through our projects. Trustees will play a crucial role in supporting the small executive team on significant financial, strategic, governance and fundraising matters. Occasionally we also need them to support the CEO on operational matters, where the Trustee has relevant expertise.

Person specification: We are looking for an individual who has experience of being a senior decision maker with a high level of accountability, in order to provide the necessary support in developing the charity and delivering on its vision and mission. Additional skills / knowledge in any of the following will also be welcomed: financial management, fundraising (both corporate and individual giving) and governance. The Board of Trustees are jointly and severally responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the probity of its activities and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines. 

In return: This is an opportunity to play a key role in an innovative and charity which seeks to action real change in the world through big, bold initiatives. We are new but growing our supporter base fast. We are already working with the UN and the GEF, making feature documentaries with ITV and National Geographic, and collaborating with celebrities from Joanna Lumley to the Spurs football team, all whilst promoting the stories and ideas of real people from around the world. We are looking for trustees that are comfortable with big ideas and pushing boundaries whilst also keeping the team grounded and focused on the goals.

Conversation Without Borders is looking to appoint a new trustee to join the board in leading the
charity to achieve its charitable objectives. The successful applicant will have a background in
fundraising to include corporate, individual giving and grants.
About Conservation Without Borders:
Conservation Without Borders is a rapidly developing charity, founded in 2019. It was established to
conserve and protect multiple species of migratory birds and animals, by undertaking projects,
which involve expeditions highlighting the plight of migratory birds and animals, and the threats and
challenges they face. These projects raise public awareness through media profile, assess critical
wetland habitats, provide educational programmes, help identify, train and support conservation
leaders, engage relevant target audiences, improve resources for local conservation groups and
wetland centres, promote regional and national conservation efforts and seek opportunities to
empower women and girls. Our current plan is to undertake 5 such projects in the coming 10 years,
beginning with Flight of the Osprey in 2021.
The charity is currently run by one of its co-founders, Sacha Dench, in the role of CEO (the other cofounder is a Trustee), with a dynamic mixture of paid and voluntary team members in a variety of
roles including expedition planning, fund-raising and social media.
Our charitable objectives:
The objects of the CIO are to promote for the benefit of the public the conservation protection and
improvement of the physical and natural environment in particular but not exclusively by: a)
conserving migratory birds and other animals and the habitats on which they depend; b) advancing
the education of the public in the conservation and protection of migratory birds and animals and
the natural environment more generally; c) conducting research on migratory birds and animals and
the habitats that fall within their migration routes. and, in furtherance of that purpose, to raise
awareness and understanding and to provide information on such matters.
Remuneration:
The role of Trustee is not accompanied by any financial remuneration.
Location:
Anywhere in the UK, but preferably able to travel for Trustees meetings twice a year (reasonable
travel expenses paid).
Time commitment:
Two Trustee meetings per year in person, plus monthly virtual Trustee meetings and fundraising sub
committee (schedule of meetings tbc)
Reporting to:
Chair of Trustees
Role Description:
Our Trustees hold three primary roles: to be ambassadors for the charity, to ensure our statutory
duties are complied with and to offer support and advice in the development and delivery of the
projects we are running. 

Right now, our world is going through a slow, steady period of destruction. But amidst this tragedy, we see the greatest outpouring of creative good in recent history. Through individual acts of goodwill and collective efforts of mutual aid, we’re seeing communities come together around the world. Of the moments of brightness that shine through the cracks of this dark time, Rebecca Solnit writes: “A disaster...changes the world and our view of it. Our focus shifts, and what matters shifts. What is weak breaks under new pressure, what is strong holds, and what was hidden emerges.” . To save humanity we need a new narrative, we need to activate humanity on a planetary scale and (re)connect with nature and each other.

We are building a live, persistent, 3D world that is available to anyone with a basic internet connection on any device, where user-created avatars can meet to see the world's greatest artists perform on a virtual stages and thus raise funds for, learn about and become invested in the ecosystem restoration projects of The United Nations DecadeOnRestoration(dot)org. Using the established Lost Horizon (Glastonbury Festival) online event production and building on that with the industry leaders of massive multiplayer (10,000 users per instance) Game as a service development, Improbable Games Studios, users will fund and learn about various restoration projects of The United Nations Decade’ official implementation partners; a space where we marry the movement of restoration with mainstream culture.

The World Exchange will host live music events with world class artists, where major acts support emerging players, where music & art drive attention and donations to environmental causes. It will be a meeting place where tribes form to follow the restoration projects they are crowdfunding together. The projects are tokenised and the offsets of each project recorded by satellite and AI. The project tokens and associated offsets can then be stored in the user’s World Wallet! Please see the project overview doc for more info. Think a modern day Live Aid in a virtual sense. Democratizing restoration through virtual (for now) live performance and character lead thematic education, saving the planet with the best parties in history.

FINANCE

• Build mechanisms for reviewing the financial model so that admin costs are as low, funds sent to the restoration projects are high and there is total transparency and KPI monitoring that is displayed in the world alongside environmental audit data. The two determine the token’s value.

• Volunteer 3-6 hours per week

People & Planet is looking for volunteers to assist with compiling its 2022/23 People & Planet University
League; the only higher education ranking that classifies based on ethics and climate justice criteria.

Universities impart skills and knowledge, form life-long beliefs and behaviours, act as centres of
communities, employ, house and feed large numbers of people and promote the creation and sharing of
knowledge. We believe this makes them uniquely placed to lead on environmental and ethical issues. For
this reason the People & Planet University League has been running since 2007 and has been published by
high-profile media partners such as The Guardian in December 2021.

Volunteers will research publicly available university documents and assess universities against our marking
criteria, which cover a wide range of climate and social justice issues including decarbonisation, fossil fuel
divestment, ethical banking, workers’ rights and estates management among others. This work will help to
push the university sector towards taking immediate and appropriate action on the climate crisis and
upholding the rights and wellbeing of all people internationally.

The role will develop and improve the following areas:
l Qualitative and quantitative research skills
l Attention to detail
l Use of data collection software
l Time management and keeping to deadlines
l Working independently and remotely
l Communication skills
l Knowledge of estates management and corporate sustainability

Training is provided for the role. We believe the skills and experience gained will be valuable for a number of career paths, including working in NGOs, corporate sustainability, estates management, higher education policymaking, research and campaigning among many others.

People & Planet would like to support volunteers in their future careers, so will give all volunteers an official reference letter on successful completion of their placement and will act as a referee for future positions for which you may apply. From last year’s cohort, 96% of volunteers said they increased their knowledge of sustainability in higher education and we’re pleased to say that 100% said it was valuable experience to add to their C.V!

Person Specification -the following are essential:
l Access to a computer or laptop and a Google Account.
l Familiarity with desk-based research.
l Ability to work accurately and efficiently to agreed standards.
l Reliability and commitment to completing work to deadlines.
l Able to communicate needs with staff at People & Planet and if needed, ask for appropriate support
to complete tasks in time.
l Ability to search policy documents for key details in English.
l Ability to assess information against standardised frameworks.
l Ability to work remotely and independently

The following are desirable:
l Awareness of current issues in sustainability and ethics.
l Experience of research and data collection.
l An interest in higher education policy.
You will need to commit to

l Three weeks of remote work in July and August, exact dates to be confirmed in April. Volunteers
can manage their own time flexibly and will receive support from People & Planet, but must meet
task deadlines on a weekly basis and attend two meetings per week in a mid morning time slot.
l One day of remote training the week prior to your 3 week engagement.
How to Apply
1. Please email your CV and a cover letter, which can just be an email. Your covering letter should be
no longer than 300 words and include:
l -why you would be suitable for the role?
l -which of the People & Planet University League sections 1-10 most interests you and why?
l -where did you hear about the Sustainability Researcher Position?
2. Confirm which weeks you will be available throughout July and August and whether you could work
full or part-time. e.g available w/c 4/7, 11/7, 18/7 etc. If you would like to volunteer for more than 3
weeks please indicate this.
3. Please write "Volunteer 2022/23" in the subject line of your email.

Help us to grow A Good Thing in your local area! Come on board as a local champion. Help us to get more businesses and charities to sign up to send less to landfill and more to a good cause. A Good Thing is rolling out across the UK and is in need of local champions to help it to grow. You'll be using your connections (friends, family, colleagues, neighbours...), as well as your insights into the local area, to help us to build the numbers of businesses and charities signing up in your part of the UK. You might do this through door-knocking (popping into shops and local businesses in person) or through brilliant online networking (using social media platforms, for example).

Right now, our world is going through a slow, steady period of destruction. But amidst this tragedy, we see the greatest outpouring of creative good in recent history. Through individual acts of goodwill and collective efforts of mutual aid, we’re seeing communities come together around the world. Of the moments of brightness that shine through the cracks of this dark time, Rebecca Solnit writes: “A disaster...changes the world and our view of it. Our focus shifts, and what matters shifts. What is weak breaks under new pressure, what is strong holds, and what was hidden emerges.” . To save humanity we need a new narrative, we need to activate humanity on a planetary scale and (re)connect with nature and each other.

We are building a live, persistent, 3D world that is available to anyone with a basic internet connection on any device, where user-created avatars can meet to see the world's greatest artists perform on a virtual stages and thus raise funds for, learn about and become invested in the ecosystem restoration projects of The United Nations DecadeOnRestoration(dot)org. Using the established Lost Horizon (Glastonbury Festival) online event production and building on that with the industry leaders of massive multiplayer (10,000 users per instance) Game as a service development, Improbable Games Studios, users will fund and learn about various restoration projects of The United Nations Decade’ official implementation partners; a space where we marry the movement of restoration with mainstream culture.

The World Exchange will host live music events with world class artists, where major acts support emerging players, where music & art drive attention and donations to environmental causes. It will be a meeting place where tribes form to follow the restoration projects they are crowdfunding together. The projects are tokenised and the offsets of each project recorded by satellite and AI. The project tokens and associated offsets can then be stored in the user’s World Wallet! Please see the project overview doc for more info. Think a modern day Live Aid in a virtual sense. Democratizing restoration through virtual (for now) live performance and character lead thematic education, saving the planet with the best parties in history.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Develop core competencies as a platform event hosting for concerts, conferences, talks, social functions and education with a strict triple bottom line. Develop core competencies tokenizing, appreciating offsets verified at the highest levels possible, with greatest efficiency, fairness and with an effort to empower the implementation partners on the ground as much as possible.

• Volunteer 3-6 hours per week

Why we need you

Hi  we are Urban trailblazer cic a new small non profit. We have a project running for 3 months in the summer to support vulnerable adults basic gardening skills. As a part of that goal we want to grow and develop a garden nursery at our allotments and that’s where we need your help!

We are looking for people who have some spare time and would like to support our gardening activities.

Your help will be valued and appreciated. You can apply to volunteer for the role whether you come with lots of gardening experience and ideas for creating the space or less experience but a willing pair of hands and lots of enthusiasm.

What you will be doing

This role will include a wide range of gardening tasks including

• General garden maintenance
• Planting and pruning
• Weeding
• Looking after the tools, cleaning and putting them away at the end of the day
• Provide advice on planting, what grows well where and when to plant etc
• Developing a nursery of plants
• You will need to read and signSafeguarding, GDPR, Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety forms.

Skills experience and qualities useful for the role (but not essential)

We are looking for someone with:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathy, understanding and sensitive to the needs of others.
• Interests in gardening and a general knowledge of maintaining a garden
• Ability to volunteer within the boundaries of NAS policies, eg Safeguarding, Confidentiality, Lone Working etc
• Reliable, consistent, dependable and trustworthy
• You will need to provide 2 references and also complete a PVG check

When and where

• 2-3 hours each week (or more if you wish to) we can be flexible on days and times
• Based at NAS Catrine Bank, Sorn Road, Catrine KA5 6NA

Support

• Induction into the organisation and understanding autism training
• Access to online training
• Support from a line manager
• Agreed expenses paid

What you could get out of it

• Develop new skills and meet new people
• Share your knowledge and experience
• Satisfaction of making a difference in your local community and to the lives of the people we support
• A worthwhile achievement to be proud of

Whilst we are able to make reasonable adjustments for volunteers you will need to be able to volunteer independently as we are not able to offer one to one support.

We seek applications from anyone interested in the role, but particularly welcome applications from those on the autism spectrum.

Whilst we are able to make reasonable adjustments for volunteers you will need to be able to volunteer independently as we are not able to offer one to one support.

You need to live locally to do this role.

We process applications as we receive them, we will close the role when we recruit a suitable volunteer, consequently the role may close before the advertised closing date.

If you have any questions about this role or the application process please contact Kathleen on [email protected] or 01290 551666

Right now, our world is going through a slow, steady period of destruction. But amidst this tragedy, we see the greatest outpouring of creative good in recent history. Through individual acts of goodwill and collective efforts of mutual aid, we’re seeing communities come together around the world. Of the moments of brightness that shine through the cracks of this dark time, Rebecca Solnit writes: “A disaster...changes the world and our view of it. Our focus shifts, and what matters shifts. What is weak breaks under new pressure, what is strong holds, and what was hidden emerges.” . To save humanity we need a new narrative, we need to activate humanity on a planetary scale and (re)connect with nature and each other.

We are building a live, persistent, 3D world that is available to anyone with a basic internet connection on any device, where user-created avatars can meet to see the world's greatest artists perform on a virtual stages and thus raise funds for, learn about and become invested in the ecosystem restoration projects of The United Nations DecadeOnRestoration(dot)org. Using the established Lost Horizon (Glastonbury Festival) online event production and building on that with the industry leaders of massive multiplayer (10,000 users per instance) Game as a service development, Improbable Games Studios, users will fund and learn about various restoration projects of The United Nations Decade’ official implementation partners; a space where we marry the movement of restoration with mainstream culture.

The World Exchange will host live music events with world class artists, where major acts support emerging players, where music & art drive attention and donations to environmental causes. It will be a meeting place where tribes form to follow the restoration projects they are crowdfunding together. The projects are tokenised and the offsets of each project recorded by satellite and AI. The project tokens and associated offsets can then be stored in the user’s World Wallet! Please see the project overview doc for more info. Think a modern day Live Aid in a virtual sense. Democratizing restoration through virtual (for now) live performance and character lead thematic education, saving the planet with the best parties in history.

HUMAN RESOURCES

• Work out who we need to have the most positive impact and who is best for the job. Build budgets based on schedules of work.

• Volunteer 3-6 hours per week