Making sure our volunteers and members are kept up-to-date with both local and national news is vital. Our communication volunteers use social media and newsletters to make sure everyone from our MS community is informed about any MS Society updates as well as upcoming activities or events.
We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Communications Volunteer for the Birmingham Group. As a Communications Volunteer you will make sure the local MS community is aware of our updates and upcoming activities or events at the group.
Birmingham MS Society is a very active group led by an enthusiastic team of volunteers who are looking for a Communications Volunteer, specifically to lead on the development of their newsletter. This newsletter is sent out to all group members and used to promote the group’s activities locally. You would be volunteering closely with the existing team of volunteers in this role.
This role is flexible to fit in with your life but we estimate this role needs around around 2 hours a week. It is a home based role with some travel around Birmingham as and when needed. This will always be agreed with you in advance.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You will be able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English.
You’ll need to live in or near the Birmingham area to carry out this role.
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
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We are expanding our Oxfamily!
Oxfam Tooting are recruiting volunteers - short term and long term both very welcome.
If you can spare around 4 hours per week, we can put it to excellent use. Our busy shop close to Tooting Broadway tube has an incredibly friendly, welcoming team and we'd love for you to join us. No experience is necessary, all training is given.
The sorts of tasks you might get involved with are:
Working on the till (after training!)
Pricing donations for sale
Keeping the shop floor tidy and well stocked
Helping customers or donors
Making the occasional round of tea and coffee to keep us all going!
All are welcome, and all help is gratefully received.
This is an exciting time to join the Arc, as it begins a new chapter in its story. With a new food bank, community grow project and cafe this year, we have ambitions to continue to develop the community activities and events, and have secured funding to support this.
With so much going on, we are looking for a volunteer photographer join our team to help document the day to day activities and milestones, in order to engage the local community, local voluntary organisations, donors and businesses.
Our mission is to reinvent community space. We want The Arc to be a place where people feel like they belong, like they are part of a community that values and cares for them. Your photography skills contribution would help our community activities to be more impactful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Found on high streets up and down the country, our shops are great places to learn new skills and share existing ones. Join our enthusiastic teams and try your hand at all number of tasks, from serving customers on the shop floor, to learning about all the amazing things we get donated, there is truly something for everyone.
Disclaimers:
Covid19 Health and Safety Statement
Please note those who are clinically extremely vulnerable can only volunteer from home at this time. Unfortunately this means we cannot currently process applications for shop volunteer positions from people in this group.
Deployment into role will be subject to government guidelines and individual and building risk assessments.
Due to the need to accommodate a fixed number of people at one time in our shops due to coronavirus and current strict social distancing requirements, we regret that we may not be able to accommodate 15-17 year old volunteers in certain locations or at selected times due to a temporary lack of adequate supervision. The shop manager will advise you if this is the case after your application has been received.
Volunteer role | Shop volunteer |
Volunteer manager | Shop manager |
Where you will be based | Shop |
Why we want you
No two days in our shops are ever the same. From the exciting donations that come through our door, to the wonderful customers who shop with us, our shops are ever changing. But one thing that never changes is that we need volunteers to help us to spread the power of kindness.
What you will be doing
- Talking to customers and providing great service
- Creating exciting displays
- Sorting and pricing donations for sale in the shop
The skills you need
- No previous experience is needed
- A warm smile and a friendly outlook
- You can commit to spending a few hours volunteering at a shop near you
What's in it for you
- Meet new people every day
- The chance to utilise your existing skills, share them with the team, and learn new ones
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more
From the items we get donated, to the wonderful volunteers who help run our shops, not to mention those who the funds help, the British Red Cross has many stories to tell. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us spread the word about the amazing things that happen in our shops. If you are over 16 and are looking to gain communications and marketing experience, or just flex your existing skills, we would love to have you on the team.
Disclaimers:
Covid19 health and safety statement
We can now accept applications from people who are clinically extremely vulnerable or clinically vulnerable. Deployment into role with be subject to government guidelines and individual and building risk assessments.
Due to the need to accommodate a fixed number of people at one time in our shops due to coronavirus and current strict social distancing requirements, we regret that we may not be able to accommodate 15-17 year old volunteers in certain locations or at selected times due to a temporary lack of adequate supervision. The shop manager will advise you if this is the case after your application has been received.
Volunteer role | Retail - Communications and marketing volunteer |
Volunteer manager | Shop manager |
Where you will be based | Shop |
Why we want you
Our shops are unique environments where both the items and the people have a story to tell, and we need your help to tell these stories.
We are looking for a vibrant, confident communicator with a passion for social media and blogging to help grow our online presence. From in-store events to engaging with the wider second-hand community, this role will give you an opportunity to expand your communications and marketing skills, and all whilst spreading the power of kindness.
What you will be doing
- Drafting original and engaging content for our various communication channels.
- Visiting shops to find inspiration, capture stories and take photos and videos for our digital assets library.
- Attending all sorts of events and reporting back on what you find!
The skills you need
- No previous experience is needed, but an understanding of social media will help.
- Communications skills and adherence to British Red Cross guidance.
- Willingness to undertake induction in role.
What's in it for you
- Tangible experience of creating content for the world's largest humanitarian organisation.
- The chance to meet and work with our wonderful shop teams.
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more
Found on high streets up and down the country, our shops are great places to learn new skills and share existing ones. Join our enthusiastic teams and try your hand at all number of tasks, from serving customers on the shop floor, to learning about all the amazing things we get donated, there is truly something for everyone.
Covid19 Health and Safety Statement
Please note those who are clinically extremely vulnerable can only volunteer from home at this time. Unfortunately this means we cannot currently process applications for shop volunteer positions from people in this group.
Deployment into role will be subject to government guidelines and individual and building risk assessments.
Due to the need to accommodate a fixed number of people at one time in our shops due to coronavirus and current strict social distancing requirements, we regret that we may not be able to accommodate 15-17 year old volunteers in certain locations or at selected times due to a temporary lack of adequate supervision. The shop manager will advise you if this is the case after your application has been received.
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more
Spectacle Theatre Ltd are looking for a Chair Person.
Contact us for information pack or go to our website > posts > looking for chair person.
The Social Mobility Foundation aims to level the playing field for high potential students who have the ability and ambition to flourish at competitive universities and in top jobs, but lack the opportunities and networks to help them get there.
Through our student programme we support young people from 16-24 with activities designed around our Building My Future framework of competencies needed to succeed in accessing elite universities and careers. We have gone from supporting a cohort of 59 in 2006 to over 2000 in 2020 across 11 career sectors.
SMF launched the Social Mobility Employers Index in 2017, which benchmarks employer practice and influences employers to prioritise social mobility. In 2020 we launched a new advocacy arm, the Department for Opportunities, which campaigns for awareness and positive change to support social mobility.
Recently as a result of COVID-19 SMF has taken all student activities including work experience, skills sessions and university application support online. We have adapted content and delivery and worked with employers to create effective online engagement and respond to the additional barriers that exist for disadvantaged students joining the programme online from home.
Our key priorities for 2021 onwards are:
- Maintain and develop our high quality student programme to meet the emerging needs of students and employers
- Develop the Social Mobility Employers Index as a tool for influencing employer practices
- Support our existing strong employer relationships and expand our offer to employers and others to increase our influence and generate income
- Grow our advocacy and campaigning work through the Department for Opportunities
- Support the growth and development of SMF as an organisation, develop our staff and attend to our succession planning
The Board of Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, ensuring that we deliver on our mission, manage our resources effectively and efficiently, and increase our impact.
Trustee meetings take place at least four times a year, usually on weekday evenings. Trustees are expected to contribute to and support the work of the charity outside formal meetings, including to support partnership development and fundraising.
Person specification:
- Strong commitment to the aims of the charity
- Ability to operate at Board level and give strategic direction to the charity
- Demonstrable experience of building and sustaining influential relationships with key stakeholders
- Sound judgement and effective decision making
- Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences
- A track record of commitment to promoting equality and diversity
- Commitment to the organisation and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship and the respective roles of the Board and executive
- An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
The Social Mobility Foundation supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds from every part of the UK and our student cohort is ethnically diverse. Our trustee board does not reflect this diversity so we are very keen to hear from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Online Retail Volunteer
We sell our most valuable, weird and wonderful things through Oxfam's own online shop. Working from our stock room, you’ll help us raise money to fight poverty and inequality.
You will develop online retail experience and learn many transferable skills, building your CV and confidence. No experience needed as training will be given.
We are open Mon to Sat 10-6 and Sunday 11-5 and usually we ask for 4 - 8 hours per week. We can be very flexible around parenting / caring / health / employment / education and any other commitments you have. Some travel and lunch expenses can be covered too. If you have a couple of hours to give to Oxfam then we'd like to hear from you.
Different locations available in North West London
The role involves:
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Researching / valuing items online
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Photographing items
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Writing descriptions for items
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Dispatching orders
What this role can offer the volunteer:
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Excellent training and experience to improve your CV
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A fun work environment with a fantastic group of volunteers
Tempted? Click Apply now and we'll get back to you soon!
Our shop complies with Covid-19 guidance and we aim to keep everyone safe with thorough cleaning and welfare procedures.
We aim to reply to applications within two working days. If you haven’t heard from us please check your junk folder.
Oxfam do not accept applications from anyone on the Sex Offenders list. We may inquire about unspent convictions relevant to the role and you may be required to submit to PVG/DBS check (at no expense to you).
Lead Volunteer
In Oxfam we're dedicated to fighting poverty and inequality. Build your CV, confidence, and skills by volunteering now.
We have different locations availables in North West London
We've developed a comprehensive training programme to give you all the skills and support you need to lead the team of up to 5 volunteers at a time and help us raise £2000 each week. No experience necessary.
We are open Mon to Sat 10-6 and Sunday 11-5 and usually we ask for 4 - 8 hours per week. We can be very flexible around parenting / caring / health / employment / education and any other commitments you have. Some travel and lunch expenses can be covered too. If you have a couple of hours to give to Oxfam then we'd like to hear from you.
Supervisory training and experience can really improve your CV and career prospects.
You’ll learn all about:
*Opening & closing the shop
* Daily admin & accountancy tasks
* Monitoring performance & training the team
* Understanding sales figures & targets
About you:
* Honesty, reliability, and commitment
* Hard working and a willingness to learn
* Able to work well in a team
What this role can offer the volunteer:
* Significant supervisory experience and training to improve your CV
* You'll make a real difference within the shop
* Work in a really fun and energetic team
Tempted? Click Apply now and follow the instructions
We aim to reply to applications within two working days. If you haven’t heard from us please check your junk folder.
Oxfam do not accept applications from anyone on the Sex Offenders list. We may inquire about unspent convictions relevant to the role and you may be required to submit to PVG/DBS check (at no expense to you).
FREE Traineeship/ Work experience Programme for 16-24 years old in Admin, Management, Graphics Design, Project Management, Social Media, Research
Amnick is creating 180 new work placements within our 6 new start-ups.
Eligibility:
• 16-24 years only
• You are NOT in Education, Employment, or any Training.
• At least Level 2 ICT skills
• Access to the internet and a computer device.
Our roles include:
• Admin
• Management
• Junior Consultant
• Sales and Marketing
• Graphics Design
• Projects
• HR
• Events management
• Research
• Social Media
Our startups are in the exciting space of:
- Environment
- Transportation
- Technologies
- Smart Cities
- Innovation
- Cyber Security
Amnick Social Enterprise in partnership with Prevista is delighted to offer an exciting 6 months Traineeship, 4 days per week. This is an education and training programme with amazing work experience opportunities led by professionals. On this programme we help young people to unlock their enormous potential and prepare them for their future careers, by helping them to become work ready.
On this programme you are getting a valuable work experience of a minimum 100 hours (or more if you need).
You also get Maths, ICT and English tuition, to enhance your Functional skills in English and Maths. Alongside, you will be helped with your CV. You will learn interview skills and will gain an employability qualification at the end.
The tuition is free and is designed to give you the support you need while you get your qualifications and find a job.
We offer the choice to do your work experience in Admin, Marketing, Research, Management, Graphics Design, Project Management, Social Media…..and more!
This programme is delivered online and from your own space.
Eligibility:
• 16-24 years only
• You are NOT in Education, Employment, or any Training.
• At least Level 2 ICT skills
• Access to the internet and a computer device.
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Oxfam Shop Volunteer
THIS IS A VOLUNTEER ROLE. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTARY WORK (UNPAID)
Oxfam's retail charity shop is currently looking for additional volunteers to help us in the lead up to Christmas, and to support Oxfam’s fight to support the world’s most vulnerable communities during the current global pandemic.
Become a volunteer
We have volunteer roles for people who would like to work on the till, meeting and greeting customers and donors in our retail shop. We also need people who would like to work behind the scenes at our charity shop, readying donations for sale and perhaps even supporting our Oxfam Online Shop. If you wish to gain valuable skills and experience by taking on a supervisory role, we will gladly train you to do so.
Why be a volunteer?
Your time will make a huge difference; for example, we estimate one four hour shift will on average provide enough income to enable Oxfam to provide life-saving handwashing facilities for 81 people.
No experience is necessary as full training will be given, all we ask is that you’re happy to work as part of a diverse and inclusive team.
Benefits of becoming a Volunteer:
- Gain genuine experience working in a retail environment
- Great way to meet new people
- Be part of a team and make a positive change to the world
- Opportunity to utilise and develop your transferable skills
- Travel and lunch (full day) expenses paid where relevant
We’d love you to join our friendly and welcoming team so simply click apply to complete our
simple Online Application Form.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Volunteer
Salary: £0.00 per hour
We aim to reply to applications within two working days. If you haven’t heard from us please check your junk folder.
Oxfam do not accept applications from anyone on the Sex Offenders list. We may inquire about unspent convictions relevant to the role and you may be required to submit to PVG/DBS check (at no expense to you).
We are Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity (Alex TLC).
Alex TLC is a trusted and experienced organisation offering support and information for all those affected by a genetic leukodystrophy. Formerly ALD Life, an internationally recognised centre of excellence for people affected by adrenoleukodystrophy and adrenomyeloneuropathy, the charity was established in 2004.
Due to popular demand, we extended our services to support all leukodystrophies in 2019 and became Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity.
Like many other small charities, we have grown organically from an informal support group to the recognised voice for adrenoleukodystrophy patients and their families. Our charitable work is supported by our chain of five charity shops across south east London.
With scant resources we are always in need of trustworthy and reliable volunteers to assist retail staff.
Could you spare a few hours a week?
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills and meet new people.
We need help to give hope and support to people affected by leukodystrophy – could you be that help?
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for volunteers who can:
- sort and clean stock
- serve customers
- create eye catching displays
- identify potentially valuable stock
ABOUT YOU
Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:
- an interest in Alex TLC and the work that we do
- honesty and trustworthiness
- reliability
- enthusiasm
The role is located in any of our five shops in Forest Hill, Greenwich, Peckham, Penge or Walworth Road.
Alex TLC is committed to promoting diversity.
Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity (Alex TLC) is a trusted and experienced organisation offering support and information for all t... Read more
We are Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity (Alex TLC).
Alex TLC is a trusted and experienced organisation offering support and information for all those affected by a genetic leukodystrophy. Formerly ALD Life, an internationally recognised centre of excellence for people affected by adrenoleukodystrophy and adrenomyeloneuropathy, the charity was established in 2004.
Due to popular demand, we extended our services to support all leukodystrophies in 2019 and became Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity.
Like many other small charities, we have grown organically from an informal support group to the recognised voice for leukodystrophy patients and their families. Our charitable work is supported by our chain of five charity shops across south east London.
With scant resources we are unable to employ dedicated fundraising staff and are looking to the voluntary sector for assistance. Although existing staff manage grant applications as best they can, we have identified this area as a key weakness.
Could you spare a few hours a week to help us?
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for volunteers, preferably with experience of grant fundraising, to:
- research potential grant making trusts for relevance to our specific objectives
- send applications using existing templates
- update our systems with details of applications
This is a wonderful opportunity to develop your existing skills within a unique arena, learn about the difficulties facing those with rare disease, and give vital and tangible support to sufferers of ALD.
We need help to give hope and support to people affected by ALD – could you be that help?
ABOUT YOU
Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:
- an interest in ALD Life and the work that we do
- basic understanding of the complexities of ALD
- excellent written skills
- excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel
- excellent organisational and administrative skills
ALD Life are flexible and the role can be home based or at our Peckham, London SE15 office.
ALD Life is committed to promoting diversity.
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Using the voluntary working practices, policies, procedures and values set by Alex TLC, work with paid staff to ensure the charity shop business runs at full potential.
This role is specifically for individuals experienced in identifying donations with high value potential due to their desirability, collectability, unique nature, antique status in the following areas:
- Antiques
- Bric a brac
- Jewellery
- Books
- Music
The role also includes the pricing of items and placement as appropriate i.e. shop floor or appropriate online sales platforms.
Individuals will be expected to work to the high standards expected at all Alex TLC shop premises according to the requests of the Shop Manager, as a team member, taking full responsibility for all shop duties undertaken.
Participation in all training and legislative checks required by Alex TLC, statutory and specific to role.
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