Volunteer Roles in SE6 4AS
Who we are
Travel Radar provides high quality and relevant industry insight across the Commercial Aviation
& Air-Travel sectors. Having grown rapidly since 2015, we've gone on to become one of the
leading providers of Aviation News available online, and in 2024 are expanding to become the
leading digital hub for all things aviation and air-travel. With an ever-growing remote team of
over 100 staff, we bring exciting and interesting content 24/7 from around the globe to a reach
of over 30 million users per month.
What you’ll be doing
We’re on the lookout for a Newsdesk Administrator to join our busy Editorial/Newsdesk
team, and support in the day to day operation of the team. Some of the things you’ll be doing
week-to-week includes:
• Coordinating the monthly Newsdesk Rota including freelance contributors and
interns;
• Ensuring all ‘slots’ on the Newsdesk Calendar are fulfilled, chasing submissions
alongside the Editors as required;
• Processing Leave Requests from Interns and Writers to ensure all predicted rota
gaps are covered;
• Allocating news stories and breaking news pieces to the team as required;
• Providing other administrative support to the Editors and Department as required
What skills and experience you’ll bring to us
We’re all about learning and development here at Travel Radar, so we don’t expect you to
know everything to apply to us! Whether you’re an undergraduate looking to gain realworld experience, a graduate looking for their first opportunity, or a seasoned professional
wanting to change careers or step into management, we will support you in your journey.
Here are some of the skills that’ll be required, and some that’ll be beneficial to have:
Skill Required? Beneficial?
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Required
Proficient at using IT systems such as Office365, Excel & Outlook. Required
Attentive, with an eye for detail. Required
Confident handling shared mailboxes via Outlook/O365. Required
Previous experience in an administrative position. Beneficial
Understanding/past experience with staff rotas/rosters. Beneficial
Misc.
Reports to: Editors
Reporting to you: n/a
Hours per Week: 5hrs/wee
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
CPRE - England’s leading countryside charity - are seeking a digital marketer/fundraiser to help establish and sustain funding relationships that promote regular giving from individuals.
Fundraiser Responsibilities:
- Conduct research to identify potential individual donors by segment and determine the most effective communication channel for each segment.
- Develop digital marketing and promotional activities and materials that tell a compelling story, targeting a range of donors through various channels.
- Collaborate with team members to plan and execute both digital and physical fundraising events and campaigns.
- Help maintain an up-to-date database of all sponsors and send out periodic personalized communications to enhance donor engagement.
- Organise campaigns designed to generate donations.
- Develop individual giving campaigns with a strong emphasis on digital marketing across various channels.
- Promote accountability by maintaining ongoing communication with donors regarding the achievement of key milestones funded by their contributions
Benefits of the role
- The use of your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity and make a positive difference to making London a greener city
- The opportunity to meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
- Our support to help you develop in your volunteering role and provide you with relevant training
- The opportunity to enhance your CV by developing additional new skills and gaining valuable experience
- The opportunity to become involved with events and workshops on a local and national level
- We will provide a reference for any future work or volunteering
- We provide out-of-pocket travel expenses
What are we looking for?
Skills / Experience Essential (E) or Desirable(D). Please provide examples or evidence where possible.
- Past experience of fundraising, digital marketing or communications work (E)
- Excellent planning and organisational skills (E)
- Good written communication skills (E)
- Strong research skills (E)
- Good interpersonal skills (E)
- Understanding of environmental issues (D)
- Creativity and persuasion skills (E)
What difference will you make?
Your impact in this role will strengthen CPRE's fundraising capabilities and help CPRE London to move closer to being a zero-carbon city, help strengthen biodiversity, and nurture nature for the good of wildlife and Londoners.
Commitment:
- 7-15 hours / week; mainly during office hours
- A minimum of 8 weeks commitment is preferred
- There is an option to come to the office on Tuesdays or Thursday, although this is not essential if you would prefer to work from home.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the role requirements and also your reasons for being interested in CPRE and our work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for some of the world's poorest women. Managed by our CEO, you’ll lead the Trust’s work promoting our ethical, fair trade online over the summer. This ethical enterprise directly supports the livelihoods of 50 women in Ghana, Sierra Leone and Uganda. Every additional penny raised is reinvested in our projects fighting poverty and keeping girls in school.
About Our Charity:
The Paul Hodges Trust is a small but high impact international development charity working in Sierra Leone, Ghana, Uganda and Tanzania. We fund grassroots women's organisations delivering long-lasting change for some of the world's poorest women and girls. This role is a brilliant opportunity to gain experience working in a small international development charity.
About The Role:
Our ethical, plastic-free Etsy shop enables us to support the livelihoods of some of the worlds’ most vulnerable women while raising much needed funds for our poverty-busting projects. We're looking for someone to help us maximise our sales during one of the most important times of the year.
The main objectives of the role are:
- Use digital, promotion and marketing skills to drive sales of ethical, women-made projects
- Identify new fabric-based product opportunities and work with the team in Uganda to design, commission and launch the products in our shop.
This is a remote working flexible role open to UK-based candidates. We would ask you to commit 1 day a week for a minimum of 2 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote our products and increase sales via websites, magazines, newspapers, blogs, apps etc
- Creating content to market our products on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc), including taking photographs of stock and using Canva to create compelling promotional images
- Identifying sales trends and using this to support the design and growth of the shop
- If required (covering CEO holiday periods), packaging and despatching online orders to customers in a timely and professional manner
Who would this role suit?
We're looking for someone with some digital, promotions, fundraising or marketing experience who cares about women's rights and would like to gain experience in the charity sector.
You need to be organised, positive, creative and with good attention to detail. You will be given responsibility to independently lead this important project, so must be reliable and confident working independently.
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Our partner is an independent, non-profit organisation working in eastern and central Africa to bring local knowledge to bear on social, political and economic development, through research, education, and public information.
They are looking to appoint a Treasurer, based in the UK, who is interested in the mission and work of the organisation, is committed to good governance, and who understands and accepts the legal duties and responsibilities of being a trustee of a charitable organisation.
They are seeking a qualified accountant with a minimum of five years' experience working in financial and management accounting, including managing complex budgets, as well as experience of working with institutional donors in the charity sector.
The Board meets four times a year for up to three hours each meeting. Three meetings will be online with a fourth in-person meeting in East Africa. Trustees may occasionally be asked to provide additional advice and support to staff as required.
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For more Trustee & Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
A lack of access to justice leads to issues of poverty, homelessness, ill health, unemployment, and many other social and personal difficulties. Our partner provides funding and support for access to crucial legal advice and representation.
They are seeking a new Treasurer, who will play a key role in the oversight and strategic execution of their finances and governance during an exciting period of organisational growth and development.
They are seeking a qualified accountant, with an understanding of and commitment to the organisation's vision, mission, and objectives, as well as strong financial acumen with demonstrable experience of applying this in a leadership role.
The Board meets 6 times annually, and the post holder will also chair the Governance, Risk and Audit Committee. The total estimated time commitment required for the role is 5-6 days over the course of a year.
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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you a warm, empathetic person with good communication skills? Could you offer four hours a week to support families in urgent need?
We Stand - Formally Mosac provide a free National Helpline service to non abusing parents and carers of sexually abused children. We are currently seeking Helpline Volunteers to provide support, information and a listening ear to parents and carers whose children have been sexually abused.
We know a caring, sensitive and non judgemental response can make a real difference to someone seeking support. We are looking for volunteers with good verbal, listening and communication skills, no previous experience on a helpline is required. Trained, experienced staff will always be on hand to provide support and guidance.
Helpline Volunteers will:
- Receive full training prior to the formal induction (8 week training programme) Dates to be confirmed
- Commit to volunteer 4 hours per week for a minimum of 1 year
- Receive ongoing support and supervision from a friendly team
- Make a difference to the lives of families impacted by child sexual abuse
Opportunities for you:
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To contribute to We Stand’s aims of supporting families affected by child sexual abuse
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You will receive training, continual development and support in the role
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Work from our office or remotely from your own home
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Gain valuable experience and development of interpersonal skills
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Out of pocket expenses for travel and subsistence will be met by We Stand
Your Responsibilities:
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Answer calls that come through the National Helpline
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Provide support, information and signposting to relevant support organisations
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Complete all call log and monitoring information after each call
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Attend mandatory supervision meetings fortnightly or monthly to support you in the role.
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For volunteers working remotely - attend 30 minute supervision after your shift.
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Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Men Who Talk is a UK registered charity, running weekly online peer-to-peer support groups for men aged 18+ across the UK. The groups take places between 7:00 - 8:30pm during week nights.
Our groups are supportive spaces for men aged 18+ to come and talk openly about what's on their mind. All groups are free to attend and follow the evidence based model of peer support.
Volunteers are required to be online from 6:45pm to 8:45pm, and are required to facilitate around 1 group per month. Volunteers are asked to commit to an a minimum of 6 months of volunteering in the initial stage.
All groups are facilitated by 2 facilitators, and follow a semi-structured pattern.
We are looking for passionate men with some experience of groups facilitating or working in mental health settings to come join us as facilitators. Experience in using online platforms such as zoom is essential.
A degree in psychology is preferred but not an essential requirement.
Why Join MWT?
Men Who Talk is an exciting, fast growing charity, creating new spaces for men to talk openly about what's on their mind.
We have a diverse team full of talented and passionate individuals who are committed to changing the face of mens mental health across the UK.
As well as the opportunity to join the organisation at an exciting stage of it's development, volunteers also have the opportunity to develop their own skills and have regular chances to feed into the creative and strategic development of the organisation.
PLEASE NOTE: We are only able to accept applications from individuals who already have the right to live and work in the UK.
Please tell us in a few short paragraphs why you would like to join Men Who Talk.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This role is all about people, and one of the incredible benefits of volunteering in any role in Scouts, but even more so as County Lead Volunteer, is the teams of people you get to work with. You will inherit an incredible team of dedicated people leading Scouting in Greater London South & South East, from District Lead Volunteers who manage Scouting on a local level, to the people delivering high quality training for our Scout Leaders. As County Lead Volunteer you get to inspire, motivate, shape and develop this team, building friendships and establishing a sense of camaraderie focused around our mission for young people.
As a County Lead Volunteer you will be able to really develop and hone your leadership skills by managing teams of remote volunteers across the breadth of Greater London South & South East. Leading and managing volunteers provides so much more opportunity and experiences than with employees, what you can gain by doing this really well can be a great asset for your professional life as well as in Scouts. The issues and challenges that you find ways to tackle will stretch you as an individual and as a leader and you’ll find yourself discovering new things that you are capable of achieving.
If you get a kick out of seeing things happen, achieving success and making a positive impact to a wide audience then the County Lead Volunteer role definitely provides all of that. In this role you will get to see the difference that Scouts makes to so many young people’s lives across a large area, helping them developing skills for life, fostering friendships and providing so many incredible and unforgettable experiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Could you help us support people in need? Great opportunity to join our volunteer team!
We’d like to be more representative of the people we serve and are looking for Trustee Volunteers for around 2-3 hours per month - in person, hybrid or online.
We need people from all walks of life - people with experience of homelessness, disability or debt, people from a wide variety of ethnic groups, females, younger people and anyone with an understanding of the challenges faced by marginalised communities.
You don't need experience, but you will need a passion for helping others. Training and expenses will be provided.
Volunteering with us gives you excellent transferable skills for your CV, as well as social opportunities and a chance to give back to the community as part of our friendly team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Ministries Committee - The Methodist Church in Great Britain
From 1 September 2024
Are you a member of the Methodist Church in Britain seeking to use your skills, expertise and gifts in a new way? Could you make a significant contribution to an important and hard-working body in the Methodist Church?
We are seeking new members of the Ministries Committee to start 1 September 2024, initially for a term of three years, renewable for a further 3 years if desired.
This is a well-established committee which will report to the new Connexional Council, which from September 2024 will be the trustee body of the Methodist Church in Great Britain. The Committee is charged with responsibility to keep in constant review the life of the Methodist Church as it relates to Ministries, to reflect strategically and review ministries related work that will enable the work of the Church to be more effective, and to review the formational and support needs of those who exercise ministry on behalf of the Church. Working collaboratively with other committee members and with the Mission Committee and Resourcing Committee, you will bring a range of circuit experiences or other experiences of the Methodist Church to the work of the Ministries Committee.
Expressions of interest are invited from both lay and ordained members of the Methodist Church in Britain. You are encouraged to apply if you feel that overall your skills and experience meet the person specification requirements. You will have some experience of serving on a church body and some experience or interest in cross-cultural ministry, stationing or training.
Expressions of interest from people from ethnic minorities are especially welcome as they are currently under represented on the Committee. All applications will be assessed on merit.
If you would like to speak to someone about this role then please contacat us.
Deadline for applications: 31 July 2024
Interviews will be held on: TBC
Size: 101 - 500
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location London
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Part time
Salary: This is a Voluntary Role
Would you like to make a difference to 445,000 people each week?
We are excited to be recruiting two new Trustees to join our Board in 2024.
About IKD
In Kind Direct (IKD) is the UK charity providing a simple solution to connect companies and their products to thousands of charities, community groups, schools and the communities, families and individuals they support. Together we make a difference to 445,000 people each week.
We are an enabler, supporting local organisations to do more for less whilst making it easy for companies and brands to have a positive social impact with the products they make and sell.
At IKD, we believe everyone deserves access to life's essentials and that no usable product should go to waste. Since being founded in 1996 by HM King Charles III, we have:
Unlocked £350m of savings into the charity sector
Diverted 37,500 tonnes of usable products from going to waste
Supported over 15,000 charitable organisations
We have 33 amazing employees based across London and Telford. We are proud to be certified as a “Great Place to Work”.
Who we're looking for:
This year IKD celebrates its 27th anniversary and by 2025 our goal is increasing our impact and reaching over 600,000 people every week. We are looking for new Trustees with the enthusiasm, creativity and commitment to help take us to this next level. We are passionate about diversity and the positive impact this has by bringing different experiences, skills and thinking to the table.
We are looking for people whose skills can complement and enhance our current Trustee board. As such, we are ideally looking for candidates who can bring at least one of the following areas of expertise to our board:
Charity Sector Experience - With IKD’s UK reach and role as an infrastructure organisation (a charity supporting other charitable organisations), we welcome someone with a rounded understanding of the specific trends, challenges and opportunities across our sector. It is likely you have worked or volunteered with charitable organisations, and will crucially bring a breadth of understanding of the sector as a whole and its role in society.
HR - We are looking for someone with an HR background, who can bring this thinking and experience to our board. This would include being a champion for Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Legal - You will bring legal experience and knowledge from either the public, private or charity sectors. You would bring this approach to our board as we grow as an organisation, an employer and increasing the breadth of our services.
As a trustee, you will;
Work with a group of optimistic and determined problem-solvers who want to make a difference
Have the opportunity to input into the strategic direction of IKD
Provide guidance and constructively challenge the CEO and team in equal measure.
Regularly meet and network with the Board and team
Be able to build relationships with a diverse range of charitable organisations and corporations across the UK
You would receive an induction into what we do, training and reimbursable expenses.
The expected commitment will be 6 days per annum. This includes quarterly meetings (usually in central London or online) for approximately 2 hours and an away day.
For further information and more details regarding both IKD and the role of Trustee, please download the full Trustee Briefing Pack. Please click on the link below, which will take you to our application form and also the documents you can download.
In Kind Direct is an equal opportunity employer therefore, if you need any of this information in a different format or would like to suggest a different form of application, please let us know.
If you feel as excited about our work at IKD as we do and would like to apply, please include a copy of your CV and a statement of interest (setting out why you would like to be considered and why you feel you would be a great match).
We are committed to creating a truly diverse organisation, and as such if you are comfortable to do so, please complete our Equal Opportunities form when applying. Please note, completing this will not impact your application.
Closing date for application is 25th June 2024. Please note we will not be able to consider any application that does not include both a CV and Statement of Interest
Pre-screening calls will be held during the application process and will last 20 minutes. These will be weeks commencing 10th June, 17th June and 24th June.
First Interviews will be 45 mins and will take place by video and will be during the weeks commencing 8th July and 15th July 2024
Final Interviews will take place by video and will be held the weeks commencing the 22nd July and 29th July 2024
Our aim is to make offers the week commencing 5th August 2024
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We’re looking for new trustees.
If you are motivated to help people move on positively with their lives and create a fairer and more inclusive society, this is the opportunity for you.
About the roles
From ensuring we continue to work in the best interests of people with criminal records, to representing Unlock in the wider world, trustees play an important role in the leadership, strategic direction and governance of Unlock.
About you
We are especially keen to appoint both people who come from racially minoritised communities and people who have themselves met with and overcome the disadvantages of having a criminal record. We would also be keen to welcome first-time Trustees and will be happy to provide support.
Our Board would particularly love to hear from you if you have any of the following experience:
- Experience of working in academia or undertaking research in another setting
- Experience of policy, influencing or campaigning on behalf of a charity or organisation
- Skills relating to IT/data systems management
- Experience of income generation from a range of sources
- Knowledge and experience of delivering in ways that embed equity, diversity and inclusion
How to apply
Read the application pack; download and complete the application form.
If you'd like to talk to a current trustee about the role before applying, details of who you can contact are in the application pack.
Size: 6 - 10
To help people overcome the long-term disadvantages caused by their criminal records, and work with government, employers and others to enable people
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Main Responsibilities of the Treasurer
In relation to the Committee
- Assist the Chair and management committee to formulate strategic plans and regular review of long-term strategic aims of the organisation.
- Inform organisational financial polies
- To present financial reports to the board, including the organisation’s end of year accounts.
- Advice on the financial implications of the organisation’s operational plans and strategies
- Advise on the organisational fundraising strategy
- Ensure that there is no conflict between investment and CIHA’s mission and values.
In relation to the CEO
- Assist the Chair to appoint the CEO and contribute to the process of appraising and constructively guiding the performance of the CEO.
- Assume guardianship of the legal and financial integrity of the organisation.
- Advise the Chair and CEO on matters of financial strategy.
- Oversee the CEO’s activities in the context of financial responsibility
- Together with the Chair maintain careful oversight of any risk to reputation and/or financial standing of the organisation.
- Receive regular informal progress reports of the organisation’s financial performance through the CEO and Chair.
Board Member
As a member of the Board, you will be responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the organisation, developing its aims, objectives and goals in accordance with company guidelines, legal and regulatory guidelines, you will help to protect the wealth and assets of the organisation.
Responsibilities:
Ensuring that the organisation complies with internal policy and legislation.
Making sure that the organisation pursues defined goals in line with its stated objectives.
Monitoring the financial position and ensuring that the organisation operates within its means and that there are clear lines of accountability for financial management
Ensuring that the resources of the organisation are used only to pursue legitimate objectives. Contributing to the Board's role of providing strategic direction and supporting the development of policies, goals and targets.
Maintaining the good name of the organisation. Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation. Participating in working groups as necessary.
Attending seminars and networking events when required.
Leading discussions and providing guidance on new initiatives, particularly in areas where the member has specific skills, knowledge or expertise.
Maintaining confidentiality about any sensitive or confidential information Regularly attending and taking a full part in meetings.
Skills and qualifications:
Commitment to the goals and aims of the organisation.
Dedication to the role and a willingness to devote the required time. Understanding the importance of carrying out required legal duties. Proven strategic abilities that can be used to create effective plans.
Strength of character coupled with the ability to voice concerns and opinions. Proven experience working as a member of successful teams.
Integrity and objectivity which can be applied to all aspects of the role.
We are particularly interested in applicants who have professional backgrounds in Performance and Insight, LGBT Housing and Governance but welcome applications from anyone with the passion and commitment to our cause.
Meetings are held either in a Central London venue or over Microsoft teams, on weekday evenings once a quarter.
The AGM is held in October and we usually have one strategy day a year in the spring.
To express an interest in the role and to be considered, please submit the following:
- A detailed and up-to-date CV.
- A supporting statement that addresses the criteria in the skills and experience section and also outlines your motivation for applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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If you enjoy chatting on the phone and listening to others, then we’d love to hear from you!
Our Companion Call Volunteers help to reduce the loneliness often experienced by people affected by dementia. Through their contact and conversations, people affected by dementia can feel less socially isolated and better connected.
You’ll telephone people living with dementia or their carers, on a regular basis (usually weekly), and chat with them about the things they are interested in and want to talk about. You’ll chat with the same people (ideally at least two) each time and provide brief feedback on your calls via an online form. You’ll not be providing advice or guidance in this role and you don’t need to have knowledge of dementia; it’s all about simply having an easy social conversation with someone.
Want to know what it is like to be a Companion Call Volunteer? Click this link to meet Brian
Interested? For more information please contact [email protected]
You’ll be great for the role if:
- You are motivated to reduce the social isolation of people affected by dementia
- You are confident in using the telephone and are happy to work independently
- You have good verbal communication skills, are a good listener and enjoy talking to people
- You have basic IT skills and have easy access to the internet
- You are patient, flexible and able to commit to the schedule of calls agreed
- You are over the age of 16
If you find completing online applications difficult, please don't let this stop you from applying....please call or email us and we can support you with the application process. You can contact the Volunteering Support Team by emailing [email protected] or call on 0300 222 5706
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
If there is anything that you would like us to know, or any support that you need then please email us at [email protected] and we will be in touch.
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As a member of the Board, you will be responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the organisation, developing its aims, objectives and goals in accordance with company guidelines, legal and regulatory guidelines, you will help to protect the wealth and assets of the organisation.
Responsibilities:
Ensuring that the organisation complies with internal policy and legislation.
Making sure that the organisation pursues defined goals in line with its stated objectives.
Monitoring the financial position and ensuring that the organisation operates within its means and that there are clear lines of accountability for financial management
Ensuring that the resources of the organisation are used only to pursue legitimate objectives. Contributing to the Board's role of providing strategic direction and supporting the development of policies, goals and targets.
Maintaining the good name of the organisation. Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation. Participating in working groups as necessary.
Attending seminars and networking events when required.
Leading discussions and providing guidance on new initiatives, particularly in areas where the member has specific skills, knowledge or expertise.
Maintaining confidentiality about any sensitive or confidential information Regularly attending and taking a full part in meetings.
Skills and qualifications:
Commitment to the goals and aims of the organisation.
Dedication to the role and a willingness to devote the required time. Understanding the importance of carrying out required legal duties. Proven strategic abilities that can be used to create effective plans.
Strength of character coupled with the ability to voice concerns and opinions. Proven experience working as a member of successful teams.
Integrity and objectivity which can be applied to all aspects of the role.
We are particularly interested in applicants who have professional backgrounds in Performance and Insight, LGBT Housing and Governance but welcome applications from anyone with the passion and commitment to our cause.
Meetings are held either in a Central London venue or over Microsoft teams, on weekday evenings once a quarter.
The AGM is held in October and we usually have one strategy day a year in the spring.
To express an interest in the role and to be considered, please submit the following:
- A detailed and up-to-date CV.
- A supporting statement that addresses the criteria in the skills and experience section and also outlines your motivation for applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.