FED027 - Lay Representative

Fixed Term Contract

Location: London

Hours: Ad hoc

Salary: non-remunerative

Role context

The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians, based in the UK and works internationally, is a collaborative partnership between the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and the Royal College of Physicians of London.

The Federation is seeking to appoint representatives to their Specialty Advisory Committees:

Purpose and scope

Lay involvement in the management and organisation of our work is essential. Lay representatives act as a ‘critical friend’, contribute experience from outside the professional group, and provide an external, non-medical perspective to the decision making process. They provide input into the external quality assurance of the examinations delivery, support the officers of their board or committee in delivering examinations and meeting the requirements set by the General Medical Council (GMC). Successful applicants will become full members of the respective boards and committees, and will actively participate in their work and projects.

Federation lay representatives are non-salaried positions although applicants should note all reasonable expenses and travel costs will be reimbursed in line with the expenses policy.

The Joint Royal College of Physicians Training Board (JRCPTB) improves patient care by setting and maintaining standards for the highest quality of physician training in the UK.

JRCPTB is responsible for:​​​​​​​

• The production of specialty curricula, including workplace based assessments, for 32 medical specialties and 2 subspecialties, as well as Internal Medicine Training (IMT);
• Providing external advice to Deaneries on quality management of training in different locations as part of the General Medical Council’s Quality Framework;
• Recording and monitoring trainees’ progress and making recommendations for the award of specialty certification;
• External stakeholder management through the work of Speciality Advisory Committees;
• International Development activities.
• Lay representatives for JRCPTB can be non- health care professionals with an interest in medical training who have the ability to represent the interests of the lay public to consultant physicians.

CPD Management and Policy Board:

The CPD Management and Policy Board are accountable to the Senior Leadership team (SLT), and through them to the Federation Board.

MRCP(UK) are responsible for:

Developing and delivering postgraduate medical examinations around the world on behalf of the three Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK.

How to apply

If you are interested in any of these roles, please click the apply button. Recruitment is ongoing until all positions are filled, and applicants will be invited to an informal meeting with representatives from the Federation to confirm suitability for the role before appointments are confirmed.

Closing date: Ongoing  

Interview date: TBC

ABOUT THE CHARITY

Dreams Come True is a national charity with a big heart and a clear charitable purpose. We exist to fulfil the dreams of children and young adults with serious and life-limiting conditions.

We are the only wish granting organisation that fulfils the dreams of children and young adults with such a wide range of medical conditions, locations and ages. We believe that because of this, we are answering an unmet need in the wish granting sector by allowing these two to 21-year-olds – who would usually otherwise be missed – a chance to have their dream transformed into a reality.

And that’s what makes us unique – we have a simple principle that we aim to help those that others can’t and in doing so to place the Dreams Families at the heart of every decision, every action and at every opportunity. We are a charity that focuses on impact and making a positive difference to those we seek to help.

We received funding and have launched an innovative first of its kind programme to operate in some of the UK’s hardest to reach communities, and are currently scoping another equally exciting programme. These along with the renewed focus being given to marcomms, fundraising and systems evidence our desire to evolve and adapt. 

The charity is well run, having a frequently reviewed Risk Register, safeguarding training for all staff, volunteers and trustees, and is fully compliant with DBS and Health & Safety regulations and the Fundraising Regulator’s requirements.We also have the services of a highly qualified Medical Advisor to support our dream process.

In the past 24 months our current Chair along with the Chief Executive has led a process that has transformed the charity into the focussed and sustainable organisation we are today. There is no doubt that COVID-19 will change the charity landscape and mean there is a new norm – we are ready for the challenge, we have the liquidity to survive and we have the plans to bounce out the other side.

We are not complacent, we know we are work in progress and most importantly we have the Trustees and staff team who are eager to improve outputs and are ready for the challenge.

THE ROLE OF CHAIR    

The role of Chair of Dreams Come True is a special one – mentor, critical friend, supporter, advocate, facilitator and above all leader. Our values are Honesty, Empathy, Respect and Openness and as our culture evolves these are the behaviours against which the softer side of our success will be judged.

We are looking for that special individual who can provide leadership to the organisation, the board and the Chief Executive with style, compassion and flair. Without doubt the role requires the levels of governance and oversight expected of a national charity but the key ingredient will be passion – passion for our cause, passion for our team and above all a passion for making a positive difference. The Chair is supported by a talented, diverse and active board with a wide skill base.

The successful candidate will understand the charity landscape and be comfortable with the fiduciary requirements that carries, will have board level experience, a sound understanding of finances, be commercially savvy and ideally have experience of working with children and young adults (this is desirable but not essential).

Dreams Come True doesn’t want to be the biggest, it wants to be the most impactful charity of its type in the UK so, if the challenge of leading us on the next stage of our journey excites, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

Time Commitment

There are four Trustee Board meetings a year, plus a strategy away day. The Chair will be expected to be in contact with the Chief Executive on a regular basis and occasionally more frequently. Please note that occasional attendance at events and functions around the UK is also a requirement , involving out of hours and overnight stays.

The post is unremunerated though travel expenses will be covered.

APPLICATION

Applications, in the form over a short, relevant CV and covering letter are invited now. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by members of the trustee Nominations committee and subsequently by the CEO and current Chair, in person or electronically, as the situation allows. The final deadline for applications is 30th June. The post becomes available from August 2020. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Four MIND charities in Northamptonshire are merging from June 2020 – Corby MIND; Northampton & District MIND; Rushden MIND; and Wellingborough MIND. On merger a new Board will come into existence that will be legally responsible for the new charity. The combined charity will be part of the National MIND Federation and its national organisation’s standards and quality mark. There has been strong collaboration between the four charities for a number of years and it is expected that the merger will enhance the services provided across Northamptonshire and open new opportunities for growth.

This new Chair will help lead the integration of the four Minds charities coming together. The Chair will support the Board, CEO and Senior Leadership Teams with the development and implementation of a new strategy.

An independent feasibility study recommended the new Board be composed of two Trustees from each of the four MINDS. It was also recommended that a new Chair should be recruited whose main task would be to support the Chief Executive and senior leadership team to meld the four charities into a single, new organisation.

A recruitment exercise is also taking place for a new CEO and it is expected that the new Chair will be in place in time to join the interview panel for shortlisted candidates.

This is an opportunity to lead a new organisation which will do much to improve the mental health of large areas of Northamptonshire which at present are not covered by the four existing Local Mind organisations that are merging. You will help to provide a wide range of services that are currently sparsely available in the rural areas and smaller towns of the County.

The prime aim of the new organisation is to maintain the excellent services, formerly delivered in their localities by the four merging local Minds, and to enable similar services to be delivered to the population in the more rural areas that currently do not have access to them.

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• An experienced Vice-Chair or Chair: who will focus on strategy, risk and reputation; who will empower the executive to deliver the strategy, manage risk within agreed limits and enhance the reputation of MIND; who will get the most out of the trustees individually and collectively.
• Change management experience: of a major change to the structure of an organisation; of getting the best out of the new leadership team.

 Desired:

• Experience of the health commissioning environment in Northamptonshire.
• Experience of a successful merger.
• Knowledge of mental health provision in the UK.
• Knowledge of collaboration between corporates, charities and research units.

Time Commitment

There are two phases: the first 6-12 months of integration, and the period thereafter when the organisation is expected to be operating in a steady state. When a steady state is reached the time commitment for the Chair is likely to amount to 1-2 days a month. The integration phase will require a slightly greater time commitment to focus the Board, CEO and SLT on the implementation of the new strategy. An estimate of 2-3 days a month has been made

Location

Flexible within Northamptonshire, NN1 2NQ

Appications

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The Dorset, Devon and Cornwall (DDC) Community Rehabilitation Company provide a range of probation services for adult service users on community orders or licences. Our aim is “to change lives and inspire public confidence by cutting crime”.

Job description

Do you believe people make mistakes and everybody deserves a chance to change their lives for the better?

If you are:

· Empathetic – able to understand their perspective;

· Assertive – able to help them make decisions and find routes of assistance;

· Reliable – to be there to help the Service User when agreed/required

If you think you have these abilities we need your time to help and support our Service Users to make positive changes to their lives, as well as your local communities. It is a challenging but rewarding experience and ultimately reduces the potential to reoffending.

You will spend time getting to know the service users, taking an interest in their lives, supporting them emotionally and practically thorough advocacy work and providing some consistency at a difficult time.

If you are thinking of starting a career in criminal justice, substance misuse, debt, advocacy and counselling, this opportunity gives you the ability to gain new skills and an invaluable experience.

Or you may like to use your own personal experiences to help support others, or would simply like to give back the community whilst still learning new skills

Formal training is provided to enable you to deliver the highest quality of mentoring. A full 2 days training is essential with additional ongoing training throughout your volunteering career

The volunteer unit provides supervision to our volunteers and reasonable out of pocket expenses, including travel will be reimbursed

We require a commitment of two to three hours per week. The minimum age of applicants is 18 years old with any upper age limit dependant on the physical and mental ability to undertake the role, however we will considered on an individual basis. We consider applicants with criminal records as we believe everyone can bring their own skills and life experiences to the role.

We require no formal qualifications, just an open mind and a desire to help others.

If this is sounds like an opportunity for you, please contact us at the email address provided.

Industry: Government

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours

Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer

TRUSTEE
Where: Surrey (KT21) and/or mainly at home

Travel limit: Ideally candidates should live or work in London or South East alternatively be prepared to attend meetings in person (at least one pa)

Remuneration: This Trustee position is not remunerated but reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed in line with Charity Commission guidelines

Estimate of time needed: Approximately 6 hours / month

Deadline for applying: 24^th April 2020

Head2Head Sensory Theatre is seeking several Trustees to join and play vital roles during a particularly exciting time of growth and expansion. Whatever your background we would love to add to the diversity of our thinking so please do get in touch! We would particularly like to hear from you if you have a background in strategy, marketing, fundraising, finance and special educational needs' and disabilities.

About Head2Head Sensory Theatre:

Our charity is dedicated to the Special Needs' Community. We are passionate about making theatre accessible to all and understand that families who have a child with a disability face many barriers. We raise awareness, share knowledge and develop new ways to make this happen. We include opportunities for self-development and learning by offering work experience to students transitioning from education.

We provide immersive and interactive multi-sensory shows for special schools and the local community throughout London and the South East reaching over 3000 children with disabilities and over 2000 family members / carers each year. Our activities provide layers of entertainment, both verbal and sensory, so that users, their neurotypical siblings and other family members, are fully engaged.

What will you be doing?

You will bring your skills, attributes, expert knowledge, experience and contacts to enrich our board and benefit our charity. Head2Head Sensory Theatre will flourish with you actively leading, championing and developing the services we offer. For the charity you will:

• Utilise your special skills providing advice in your area of expertise
• Make connections for the benefit of the charity
• Be a team player
• Have your say but at times to suit you (we suggest an average of 6 hours a month)
• Discuss key issues with fellow trustees via Skype / Zoom (with one face-to-face meeting pa)
• Act collectively with the board in taking decisions and supporting their implementation
• Protect and develop the charity into national status.

What are we looking for?

We wish to recruit trustees who are passionate about our charity's work. We are proud of the progress we have made in the past 14 years and are seeking individuals who are able to take the charity to the next phase by making key decisions in terms of the expansion and who will champion its development. Ideal candidates will have can-do attitudes, very strong networking skills enabling leads for the benefit of the charity, as well as expert knowledge and experience necessary for this exciting transition.

What difference will you make?

We are diversifying our board and you will have a vital role in achieving the charity's objectives. You will be an ambassador for the charity during a critical period of transition and your expert knowledge and experience will be invaluable to its success. You will have a key role in ensuring we are able to grow sustainability, develop and reach the children who are in need of our support and inclusion.

What's in it for you?

You would be part of an innovative and forward-thinking charity, focused on reaching children who are part of those harder to reach families. Head2Head Sensory Theatre Charity is developing fast and you will play a key and vital part in its progress.

Before you apply

Please ensure that you are familiar with the responsibilities of a Charity Trustee as summarised at the following link:

Also please visit our Head2Head Sensory Theatre profile page and website before applying to get a flavour for the Charity and its work:

Enquiries and applications to: [email protected]

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Do you enjoy working with children and families?

If yes, we would like to hear from you. We have a number of activities that would benefit from your experience and  time to keep them going. As a childrens' activity volunteer you will help our staff plan and delivery a wide range of children activites. This may include helping with Rhymetime, Babies and Toddlers, Homework Clubs, Arts & Craft, Games Club and our Reading Clubs - Chatterbooks !

A full list of the opportunities is availabe upon request.

You will be supported and full training provided. Reasonable travel expenses are also paid.

If you are looking for a new challenge come and join us!

Who we are

The Chagos Conservation Trust (CCT) is a UK charity that conducts and promotes conservation work and scientific and historical research in the Chagos Archipelago, a UK Overseas Territory. We are largely voluntary with the board of trustees made up from a diverse group of scientists, conservationists, campaigners and finance specialists with one thing in common: working to protect the Chagos Archipelago.

The Chair of the Board is an important, voluntary, officer role that ensures CCT is running efficiently and effectively. The Chair is responsible for:

• leading the board of trustees and the organisation to work as a team to enable it to fulfil its purpose

• acting as a spokesperson and figurehead as appropriate

• leading on fundraising for CCT’s flagship programme, Healthy Islands, Healthy Reefs

• managing and supporting the director and maintaining an effective working relationship between staff, trustees and all other stakeholders

  Desired criteria

• Have the vision, passion and motivation to help the Trust thrive

• Have the time (approx. 2 days/month) and skills to complement the current board of trustees

• Able and willing to lead the drive to raise funding for the Healthy Islands, Healthy Reefs programme, make introductions or participate in events that generate revenue

• Contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation

• Where appropriate, represent CCT at meetings with potential funders, government representatives and representatives of other scientific organisations

• Plan and prepare the committee meetings and the AGM with others as appropriate

• Contribute to administration tasks such as the development of the annual report and communications

• Manage the CCT Director (or ensure adequate support and supervision is undertaken by other trustees)

  Qualities

• An understanding of and interest in conservation issues

• A willingness to lead the organisation

• Possesses tact, diplomacy and powers of persuasion

• Possesses relevant knowledge and contacts

• Has the relevant skills and experience to manage a team and run a meeting well

Who we are

Move The World is a UK based NGO focused on community development and Global Citizenship education in Ghana. We support the development of leadership skills and capabilities in young people, to enable projects and programmes that tackle community issues. Working closely with local partners, community leaders and schools Move The World gives children and young people the skills and competencies needed to create change in their own communities.

We are a small but growing charity, founded in 2016 and focussed on Global Citizenship Education - currently in Ghana, and with a vision to expand to countries around the world. We design, train and deliver experiential education programmes to schools in Ghana focussed on facilitating children to learn more about who they are in the world, the challenges in their community and providing the skills and know-how to empower civic and social action. 

We are currently privately funded through donors and fundraising initiatives, however this year we have allocated time and resource for grant applications with trusts and foundations now we have some track record behind us. Our income was £70k in financial year 2018/19. Our last annual report and financial accounts can be found on our website. 

We are a small team, co-located in the UK and in Ghana. Our UK team provide strategic direction, funding, and oversight on programme quality and our Ghana team support the delivery and operations of our programmes including recruitment and training of our programme facilitators. 

What are we looking for?

• An Education Trustee - A background in teaching (particularly primary education) or education management is essential in order to assist the development of our curriculum and ongoing monitoring and evaluation of our programmes.

• A Fundraising Trustee - we are seeking applications from candidates with demonstrable evidence of working on either Grant Applications, Community Fundraising, Fundraising Strategy.

We're looking for trustees who:

• will commit to the organisation

• have the willingness to devote the necessary time and effort

• have strategic vision

• have good, independent judgement

• have the ability to think creatively

• are willing to speak their mind

• have understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship

• have the ability to work effectively as a member of a team

• Are technically proficient with Google Drive, Whatsapp, Zoom, as we use these regularly (training can be provided in onboarding)

This is an unpaid but highly rewarding role that is key to realising our charity’s mission of advancing global citizenship education and local civic action

Duties and responsibilities

As a member of our Board of Trustees, you will have the normal legal duties of a Charity Trustee as set out in the Charity Commission guidelines. Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Attendance at quarterly board meetings (typically held on Sunday, but can be flexible) These meetings normally take place in Clapham, South West London. The rest of the role can be worked flexibly at a time and place of your choosing

• Commitment to attend the annual board retreat in Ghana with the other UK trustees and UK and Ghana management teams. 

• Commitment to working with the Managing Director and relevant other staff on particular projects relating to the trustee role

  • Assessing grant applications, reviewing fundraising plans, supporting fundraising initiatives

  • Assessing curriculum quality, assisting with accreditation processes

Term of Office

• The term of office for elected trustees is two years. At the end of this period, trustees may be nominated for a further two-year term. 

The Lullaby Trust provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies, supports bereaved families and raises awareness on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).Working with the NHS we run a national health-visitor led service for bereaved parents, Care of Next Infant (CONI) programme, which supports families before and after the birth of their new baby.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join The Lullaby Trust Board. In addition to providing inclusive leadership, the newly appointed Chair will also:

• Hold the Board and Executive Team to account for The Lullaby Trust’s mission and vision
• Ensure that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity
• Support, and, where appropriate, challenge the Chief Executive
• Ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the entire Executive of the charity to achieve agreed objectives
• Act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity in partnership with the Chief Executive

The Person

In addition to the qualities required of a Trustee of the charity, the Chair must also meet the following requirements:

Personal Qualities

• An understanding of public health issues and the need for bereaved families to be offered high quality support
• Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to the Lullaby Trust, its vision, values and strategic objectives
• Personal gravitas to lead a significant national organisation
• Exhibit strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities
• A commitment to partnership working and the ability to identify and develop close working ties with other organisations
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively
• Strong networking capabilities that can be utilised for the benefit of the charity
• Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment
• Ability to commit time to conduct the role well, including travel and attending events out of office hours

Experience

• Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation
• Successful track record of achievement through their career
• Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees is desirable
• Experience of external representation, delivering presentations and managing stakeholders
• Significant experience of chairing meetings, committees and events

Knowledge and skills

• Broad knowledge and understanding of the Civil Society sector and current issues affecting it
• Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate staff and volunteers and bring people together
• A broad understanding of charity finance issues
• Good understanding of charity governance issues
• Good understanding and/or experience of opportunities and challenges in embracing new technologies and platforms in support and delivery of the functions and services of The Lullaby Trust

Candidates are not required to have a personal experience of baby loss but applications from those who do and also meet the above criteria are welcomed. Candidates who will increase the diversity of the board are of particular interest.

Further Information

For further information about the role of Chair at The Lullaby Trust and the person they are looking for, please download the Candidate Information Pack.

Timetable

• Closing date for applications:Tuesday 14th April 2020
• Preliminary interviews with Trustees Unlimited: Week commencing 20 April 2020
• Interviews with The Lullaby Trust will take place in May 2020

How to Apply

To apply for this position please provide the following two pieces of information:

• A comprehensive CV, including details of your achievements in each role and details of two referees.
• A supporting statement, explaining how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly addressing the criteria as outlined in the person specification. Please also outline your motivation for applying for this role.

Who we are

The Retreat Association is a Christian-based organisation which helps people take time out. This is an exciting opportunity to join the charity at a key stage in its development and to make a real difference within a small, dedicated team.

We are seeking to appoint a treasurer to join our board of trustees and perform the following duties:

Overall preparation of budgets / management figures and advising on financial matters. This includes:

• Preparing annual accounts and annual report, together with necessary working papers prior to independent examination.
• Keeping the payroll for two members of staff using HMRC software system and preparing payslips.
• Preparation of figures for quarterly VAT return and processing through HMRC system; preparing figures for gift-aid claims twice a year.
• Attending 3 board meetings (London) per year and 3 committee meetings (Skype) per year.

Relevant Experience

• At least 3 years experience in accounts and/or financial management.

Person specification

• Sympathetic to the work of the RA and able to share the vision of offering support to those looking for stillness and silence in their lives.
• Able to commit time to the Retreat Association both to attend meetings and to take issues forward between meetings.
• Able to work collaboratively with the Retreat Association’s Executive Director and trustees.
• Able to communicate effectively in writing and in person.

Location - the role is largely home-based, with occasional visits to our offices in Buckinghamshire, 3 trustee meetings in London and 3 committee meetings via Skype.

Company description

The Bristol, Gloucester, Somerset and Wiltshire (BGSW) Community Rehabilitation Company provide a range of probation services for adult service users on community orders or licences. Our aim is “to change lives and inspire public confidence by cutting crime”.

Job description

Do you believe people make mistakes and everybody deserves a chance to change their lives for the better?

If you are:

· Empathetic – able to understand their perspective;

· Assertive – able to help them make decisions and find routes of assistance;

· Reliable – to be there to help the Service User when agreed/required

If you think you have these abilities we need your time to help and support our Service Users to make positive changes to their lives, as well as your local communities. It is a challenging but rewarding experience and ultimately reduces the potential to reoffending.

You will spend time getting to know the service users, taking an interest in their lives, supporting them emotionally and practically thorough advocacy work and providing some consistency at a difficult time.

If you are thinking of starting a career in criminal justice, substance misuse, debt, advocacy and counselling, this opportunity gives you the ability to gain new skills and an invaluable experience.

Or you may like to use your own personal experiences to help support others, or would simply like to give back the community whilst still learning new skills

Formal training is provided to enable you to deliver the highest quality of mentoring. A full 2 days training is essential with additional ongoing training throughout your volunteering career

The volunteer unit provides supervision to our volunteers and reasonable out of pocket expenses, including travel will be reimbursed

We require a commitment of two to three hours per week. The minimum age of applicants is 18 years old with any upper age limit dependant on the physical and mental ability to undertake the role, however we will considered on an individual basis. We consider applicants with criminal records as we believe everyone can bring their own skills and life experiences to the role.

We require no formal qualifications, just an open mind and a desire to help others.

If this is sounds like an opportunity for you, please contact us at the email address provided.

Industry: Government

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours

Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer

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The Cultural Me helps our subscribers learn about the arts and culture the same way they would learn a new language. We are a tech company and are developing artificial intelligence-assisted learning.

We are looking for someone to research and write micro-articles (up to 275 words) on selected subjects, for example, a piece on Tolstoy, or Early Renaissance to Contemporary Art, or Latin American magic realism to Postcolonial Literature, or Sri Lankan culture, or Beethoven, or Film... You will also be involved in editing contributions from other writers.

If you have never written professionally before then don't worry: all we ask for is a Bachelor's Degree in the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences. We are also happy to consider you if you have alternative qualifications — provided you can demonstrate specialist subject matter knowledge in one or more areas in the arts and culture (and you love reading). The articles we produce (unlike popular media) are to the best academic standards. The ideal person, therefore, should enjoy writing articles that are well researched yet written in an accessible format suitable for the public at large.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for the arts and culture to be involved in an exciting project and to join a community on a worthy mission.

We help you with

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• Developing your intellectual grasp of subjects in the arts and culture
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Urgent Appeal

Three Cs needs you!!

Volunteers Needed Across South and East London

Our urgent need for volunteers offers the opportunity to make a critical difference to vulnerable disabled people during the Covid-19 crisis

Three Cs is a critical social care and social inclusion charity whose staff are key workers caring for people with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health challenges in Southwark, Lewisham, Greenwich, Hackney, Newham and Redbridge.

We are currently encountering many additional challenges trying to keep 260 people safe and well through the Covid-19 crisis.

We are urgently looking for volunteers to carry out a range of critical tasks:

Support volunteering: e.g. shopping for people, accompanying on daily exercise, physical care and support in people’s homes, listening and talking support on the phone.

Crisis response: e.g. keeping the office running, communications and administration, packing Personal Protective Equipment, delivering essential supplies to people’s homes. Drivers who can use their own vehicles are urgently needed at this time.

What we offer:  key worker ID, out-of-pocket expenses, training and supervision. During and after the Covid-19 crisis, we will provide opportunities to move from volunteering to paid work, as well as an employer’s references

If you think you can help us in some way please get in touch and we can send you an application form!

Help us ensure people affected by breast cancer get the information they need

Are you able to commit just a few hours a month?

Could you easily access this hospital/clinic to keep our Information Point well stocked, ensuring those affected by breast cancer get the best possible information?

Breast Cancer Now Information Points are designed to help make sure that people visiting breast clinics have easy access to information leaflets and resources.

Each information point is filled with a selection of top titles from our award winning range; including leaflets on breast health, breast cancer and Breast Cancer Now and the services we provide.

We are looking for someone who lives in close proximity to the Information Point to visit at regular intervals in order to keep the Information Point well organised and fully stocked with our latest titles. A personal diagnosis of breast cancer is not necessary for this role, just a desire to help and support those who are facing breast cancer. 

For more information please visit our website.