This role offers an exciting opportunity to come alongside survivors of modern slavery as a mentor in the community as they establish life in Greater Manchester. Mentors will help to model healthy community within a structured relationship alongside modelling how to establish goals, giving practical advice (attending appointments, navigating transport etc) and helping celebrate successes.

This mentor relationship will be established within a group of three (a ‘trio’) with 2 mentors assigned to every individual survivor. Within the ‘trio’ (2:1) a community integration goal is set. The 2 mentors come alongside an individual to help them achieve their goal over a period of a year. The role will include regular meet-ups and working with clients to give them tools to navigate a pathway to their goal.

As one of our volunteers, you will receive specialised training and regular support from our Community Hub team.

Please apply via our website. You will find the role under 'Anti-Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery'.

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

As a District Youth Officer, you will support the Badger, Cadet and RISE programmes across the region as well as running events such as camps. You will also support youth unit managers and ensure that programmes are of high quality, comply with SJA standards and provide a great development experience for young people.

This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitations Offenders Act.

What is The Royal British Legion?

The Royal British Legion (the Legion) is the UK's leading Armed Forces charity. We are at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin - ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We provide services and support to all members of the British Armed Forces and their families.

You can find out more about the charity on our website or follow us on Twitter at @PoppyLegion

What is a Caseworker Volunteer?

The Royal British Legion provides services and support to members of the Armed Forces community, and volunteer play a key part in this. In this role you will be supporting the Legion by meeting with people that we support to assess their needs and manage the delivery of straightforward cases.

What will you be doing?

This role may involve:

• Meeting people we support in Legion premises or in their homes
• Interviewing the people we support to assess their needs and circumstances
• Completing the relevant paperwork to ensure they receive the services and support they are entitled to
• Developing a plan with people, and report back to a Case Officer, making recommendations
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Legion, its values and behaviours, objectives and services and support
• Develop an understanding of the statutory benefits framework, and local support services
• You may have the opportunity to be involved in sales of Poppy Shop items using the electronic ordering system (no cash handling), if based in a Pop In Centre, which may include restocking products

This may suit people who are:

• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Comfortable working on their own
• Confident in the use of computers and the internet, particularly Microsoft Office and email.
• Able to organise own workload and work to deadlines
• Committed to acting in line with Legion policies and procedures, including those relating to data protection; confidentiality; safeguarding; health and safety and equality and diversity
• Willing to give a regular commitment of time
  

What support will be available to you?

• A designated person to discuss your volunteering with
• Training and opportunities for further development
• A handbook to support your volunteering
• Day-to-day support from a member of the team
• A volunteer agreement that outlines both our expectations of you as well as what you can expect from us
  
  

What do you need to know?

Time commitment

This role does not require a regular weekly commitment of time. The geographical area and time you can give will be agreed with your volunteer manager.

Training/Resources

• Three-day face-to-face training.
• Shadowing and support, as required.
• Expected to complete mandatory online learning with annual refresher courses.

Expenses

Out-of-pocket travel costs between home and place of volunteering will be reimbursed, and other reasonable expenses agreed in advance.

Extra Information

• The minimum age for Caseworker Volunteer is 18 years old.
• Access to own transport.is necessary.
• Two* satisfactory references and an enhanced criminal record (DBS) check are required.

*If you are already a Legion volunteer or member, we will require one reference from your Legion contact.

What is in it for you?

You can:

• Develop experience of providing one-to-one support
• Develop report-writing skills
• Gain a working knowledge of statutory services and the benefits system
• Be part of a committed and friendly team
• Gain experience and skills to build your CV
• Make a difference to the Armed Forces community
  

Our values and behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution
• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
• Have a desire to provide great support in all that you do
• Committed to being the best you can and to learn and develop new and existing skills
• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others
  

If you are interested in applying for this role, please email for more information.

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

District Clinical Officers support the District Clinical Lead on clinical matters to ensure that the region consistently delivers clinical services that are safe and of a high quality. Working with the District Clinical Lead and supporting cross function working this role will support district risk management, quality management and governance/assurance processes through the professional advice and leadership district personnel.

You will be responsible for supporting the District Clinical lead in the supervision of the district’s HPC professionals including ensuring the provision of annual volunteer development review for HCPs, ensuring appropriate supervision of student healthcare professionals and support to Regional Professional Leads with complaints or professional concerns. This role is open to registered Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics and other registered Health Care Professionals with agreement by Head of Clinical Services.

As a First Aider at Events, you’ll help St John Ambulance provide first aid at large and small events within the community. You’ll be part of a team of volunteers delivering help where it’s needed, dealing with everything from a sprained ankle to a cardiac arrest.

The experience you gain could lead to more advanced roles, including patient transport, cycle response, advanced first aid and emergency response. You’ll make a real difference to your community and have a huge impact on the nation’s health. 

As a First Aider at Events, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time. 

We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to coordinate the unit's fundraising activities, liasing with the Regional Fundraising Coordinator.

The successful candidate will be someone who can work in a team or on their own initiative, is outgoing, determined and energetic and has an enthusiasm for the work of St John Ambulance and it's values. Knowledge of their local community and experience of fundraising or event organisation would be useful, but is not essential.

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

We are seeking an enthusiastic volunteer to organise first aid event. The role holder will liaise with external event organisers and co-ordinate the resourcing and deployment of volunteers.  In addition, the successful candidate will co-ordinate unit participation for emergency response. 

Good communication and computer skills are essential for this role and the candidate should be trained as an event first aider or have previous experience.  

This is a support role, to assist the Unit with the planning, staffing or event cover requested by an event organiser. If the successful applicant is a front line volunteer, this role is in addition to any clinical role.

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

As a District Events Officer, you will organise first aid cover for public events as diverse as football matches, concerts, the London Marathon and the village fete. Events all involve challenges in terms of getting the right people and equipment to the right place at the right time. You will be part of a team, reporting to a District Events Lead and Events Delivery Manager while partnering with Unit Managers & Area Managers who manage SJA locally.

Roles: Volunteer Administrators
Supported by: Head of Department as appropriate
Main Purpose: To provide effective administrative support

Overview

We require highly organised and motivated volunteers to provide effective general administrative assistance to our Building, HR, Production and HR teams.

These roles would be ideal for those who are seeking to build up their CV within Arts Administration, graduates, parents who are returning to work as well as experienced professionals seeking to contribute the wealth of their experience for the benefit of their local community.

These roles offer the opportunity to work within a busy and friendly office. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated and will make a real impact on the work of Chickenshed.

For the Building Team, the admin role could involve any of the following aspects of theatre management - from the day-to-day running of a theatre to the general care of the building, theatre contracts, Health & Safety, insurance and budgets, supporting the building team in fulfilling financial tasks such as paying bills, updating the various budgets on Excel and liaising with external companies.

The Production Team is looking for a volunteer to take notes at the fortnightly team meeting and to type these onto a template, which will form the basis of the Minutes for the Production Manager to finalise. This role offers a fascinating insight into the work of the technical team (sound, lighting, wardrobe and stage management).

The Fundraising Team needs to raise £1.4million this year and needs support with various activities across the department. This role will suit someone who is able to conduct research as required; able to help out at fundraising events (where necessary, as appropriate) and is interested in building relationships with people and promoting Chickenshed.

Our HR Team requires general admin support with keeping records, policies and procedures up to date, filing, supporting the H&S functions and other processes and procedures as required. Previous HR experience would be very helpful, but not essential for this role.

For all roles the ideal volunteers should:

• be friendly, helpful, and intuitive
• be able to work with complete discretion and confidentiality
• be able to use Microsoft Office and Excel to create and edit documents
• be able to input data accurately onto our database and be happy to do it!
• have good written and communication skills
• have previous administrative and office experience
• be well organised and efficient
• be able to collate data and produce spread sheets/data tables
• be able to work well as part of a team

General Requirements

To operate within Chickenshed policies and procedures, including health and safety, equal opportunities, confidentiality and safeguarding policies

Training

Training and support will be given as necessary.

Times and Commitment

These are voluntary positions for those who can spare a few hours every week. Any support, whether short term (6 weeks/3 months) or longer term on a one or two day a week basis, would be welcome. Flexible hours are possible.

Company Profile

Chickenshed is a theatre company based in Southgate, North London, and with a branch in Kensington and Chelsea. The company's vision is a society that enables everyone to flourish, and Chickenshed's mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change.

For over 40 years Chickenshed has pioneered an inclusive performance methodology. As well as offering over 250 performances per year at our purpose-built theatre, Chickenshed is also an educational establishment delivering Level 3 and Undergraduate courses. With huge Children's Theatre and Youth Theatre membership schemes for 5 - 21 year olds and an ongoing programme of outreach projects working with some of the hardest to reach communities, Chickenshed is truly 'Theatre Changing Lives':

Chickenshed believes in inclusive practice. We are committed to working with volunteers from a diverse range of backgrounds.

To apply for any of these roles please email Jenny Kettleton (Volunteer Coordinator) on

TRAINEE ROLE DESCRIPTION

POST TITLE Natural Wellbeing Trainee

FUNCTION To support the delivery of the Go Wild Get Fit project.

MAIN CONTACT Natural Wellbeing Project Manager

COMMITMENT Between 2-3 days a week for up to 12 months

LOCATION Central Cheshire but travel to Bickley Hall Farm, SY14 8EF and Holly Bank House, CH2 4JF will be required.

THE PROJECT

Our Sport England funded project, Go Wild Get Fit uses conservation volunteering to provide development opportunities for those who are disadvantaged or disabled within the deprived locations of Northwich, Winsford, Chester and Ellesmere Port.  It helps people focus on one of four goals with the support of mentors:

• Improved wellbeing

• Improved fitness

• Transition to education, training or employment

• Progression onto regular volunteering

THE TRAINEESHIP

This is a unique opportunity to gain experience and skills within natural wellbeing. Green and social prescribing are becoming more popular and now is the time to develop the skills you need to get into the sector. By volunteering you will engage with vulnerable adults, support the delivery of practical volunteering sessions and help monitor the project’s success.

MAIN TASKS

• Support the development of vulnerable adults to reach their goals

• Co-ordinate and support the delivery of volunteer days

• Complete practical habitat management tasks including but not limited to:

  • Path and access improvements

  • Wildlife gardening

  • Tree planting

  • Invasive species control

• Innovate creative delivery methods to get the best engagement results

• Collect and analyse data from volunteers

• Support monitoring of the project’s success

• Various administrative support

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are looking for someone with the following qualities and abilities:

• A passion for wildlife and conservation

• An affinity for the benefit the outdoor activity can have on wellbeing

• Enjoys being outdoors

• Enjoys engaging with the public

• A willingness to engage with disadvantaged or vulnerable adults

• Reliable, proactive, passionate and able to use initiative

• Experience with Microsoft packages particularly excel

• Willingness to support with data entry and analysis

PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENTS

• This is a 9-12 month volunteer traineeship. Flexible days can be accommodated.

• The Natural Wellbeing Project Management will set your work programme. We can tailor your work programme to help you gain the skills you need.

• Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed up to a maximum agreed limit.

• We will ask for one reference before you begin volunteering with us (this can be a teacher or lecturer), your continuation in the role is subject to satisfactory completion of a three-month trial period and continued good conduct and attendance.

• The normal working day for CWT is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday but we may occasionally ask you to help out outside these hours.

• You will need to have a reasonable level of fitness and mobility and be able to spend a significant amount of time outside, often on difficult terrain.

• You will be based at Holly Bank House, Thornton-le-Moors, Cheshire CH2 4HU although you will be off site on many occasions and expected to travel to Bickley Hall Farm, SY14 8EF.

• Due to the nature of this project, the post-holder must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

• A DBS may be required

  BENEFITS AND TRAINING

• You will be supported to create a learning plan.

• Training needs will be identified at the time of setting the learning plan and will be arranged at an appropriate time.

• Free access to CWT internal training courses.

• Small budget for external training courses.

• Gain experience in practical conservation tasks, community engagement activities within an experienced team.

• Gain experience within an environmental organisation.

• Help with CV / job applications.

  APPLICATION

  If you are interested in this volunteer role then please complete a trainee application form and email to Becky Stallard. If successful you will be invited down for an informal interview.

  Closing date:

  Please ensure your completed Trainee Application form (along with your CV) is received by midnight Sunday 10th November.

Nationwide

We are looking for passionate individuals to organise events and fundraisers in their local area throughout the year. Our fundraising ambassadors help us achieve our vision by raising vital funds for Refugee Action, and you will be playing a crucial part in the Refugee Action story. By organising events for us in your community, you will be raising critical funds to keep our projects running. You’ll also be raising awareness of refugee issues, and taking a stand against the damaging rhetoric that surrounds people seeking safety in our society.

We ask our fundraising ambassadors to aim to raise £1,000 for Refugee Action over the course of a year. These funds can be raised through a series of small fundraising events, for example cake sales, bucket collections or supper clubs. Alternatively, you could organise one or two larger events per year, such as a pub quiz, cocktail evening or a charity gig.

The fundraising ambassador takes responsibility for all elements of their fundraising activity such as deciding on a venue, promoting the event, ensuring it’s safe and sending the money raised to us. We ask you to be an advocate for our work within your community and represent us in a positive and professional manner. You will be supported throughout by a member of our fundraising team, who will keep you updated on our work and give you support in planning your events.

As a Fundraising Ambassador, you will be passionate about refugee issues and have an understanding of Refugee Actions work. You will be expected to commit to the role for at least a year, raising £1,000 for Refugee Action over a 12-month period.

As well as the chance to be part of our team of community fundraisers, we can also offer you:

• A Refugee Action welcome pack, including fundraising tips and information on our work
• Personal support from our fundraising team to help you plan your events
• Access to our branded merchandise
• Our twice-yearly supporter newsletter, Your Action.
• An opportunity to make a difference to the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK
• A reference after 12 months of volunteering

Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer this opportunity to anyone younger than 18 years old at the moment.

To apply for the role

As this role involves representing Refugee Action to the general public, as well as handling cash, we ask for a character reference from you as part of your application. This can be from current or past employers, your school or university or other professional contacts. 

After you have made your application we will arrange an informal chat with you, to tell you more about the role and volunteering with Refugee Action.

To complete your application please visit our website via the apply button. 

Retail Shop Assistant

Are you looking to start a career in retail? Our busy shop needs an enthusiastic assistant to help sort, select and sell -with the main duty of this role being till work and greeting our customers!  You'll gain experience in a retail environment and profits you help generate will help pets in need.

What you will be doing:

• Selling products and till work
• Customer enquiries and answering the phone
• Restocking the shop floor
• Promoting Gift Ai
• Maintaining a clean and tidy shop

What we are looking for:

• Excellent people skills
• Friendly and well presented
• Reliable and enthusiastic
• Basic numeracy skills

Benefits to you:

• You’ll be helping pets to have healthy, happy lives
• You’ll gain some great experience in the retail sector
• You’ll be offered training in customer experience and shop skills
• Develop your knowledge and enhance your CV
• Have fun and meet new friends
• Stay healthy and active in your local community

This opportunity is available at: 15 Market Street, Lichfield WS13 6JX

Time commitment is flexible to suit you although it would be great if you could help us in the mornings from 9am-1pm or in the afternoons from 1-5pm ! 

Applicants Must be at least 14 and older

Please apply online for this role via the Blue Cross Website:

http://bttr.im/rw0mz

County Priory Group Member.
The Priory of England and the Islands is one of eleven international Priories of the Order of St John, and our work of providing care to people in need is carried out on behalf of the Priory by its subsidiary St John Ambulance, England's premier first aid charity.

County Priory Groups (CPGs) undertake the important work of the Priory at a County level and have a wide range of responsibilities including: 

• liaising with Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant responsibility for local Honours and Awards.
• organising the unique annual Order of St John Award for Organ Donation Ceremonies.
• fundraising for local St John projects, the Priory, St John Ambulance and St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem.
• supporting local St John Ambulance units.
• promoting the faith aspects of the Order through St John County Chaplains.

We are currently seeking new members to join the CPG, with experience in (specify skill set such as fundraising, Honours & Awards etc.). If you would really like to make a difference in your County and have the necessary skills required, we would very much like to hear from you. 

We are looking for energetic and passionate volunteers who are able to make a difference to the lives of people with mental health issues within our Hammersmith and Fulham services.

Are you able to support people to build strong community networks?

If so, we really need your help.

Main Tasks:

• To assist with the running of activities and events within the service
• To assist staff in conducting service user involvement research to lead to more client-led activities
• To assist staff in keeping up to date with community groups and activities with the long term aim of increasing service user engagement within and external to the project.
• To support service users to take part in recovery based activities such as: Education, Training and Volunteering with the view to promote and enhance their sense of community involvement and independent living.
• Enable service users to access mainstream services such as: Medical services, college, training centres etc.

For more information about Hestia, this opportunity and our extensive benefits with volunteering at Hestia please see our volunteers pack attached to this advert!

Hestia is proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Should you require our job pack in an alternative format, require further assistant or wish to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need to attend an interview, please contact us via our website

If you have any convictions/cautions, this does not mean you cannot apply for any of our roles, however we do require a DBS for all positions. We will ensure that any positive disclosures on DBS records are discussed with our volunteers and fairly assessed.

Location: South Cluster Hammersmith and Fulham, London

Hours: Flexible looking for a volunteer to offer at least 7 hours a week.

About Hestia

At Hestia, we support adults and children across London in times of crisis.

Last year we worked with more than 9,000 people, including victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home to helping them to get the right mental health support, we support and enable people at the moment of crisis.