Alzheimer’s Research UK is looking for some loud volunteers to cheer on our amazing Runners at the Royal Parks half marathon and marathon on Sunday 13 October 2019.

Over 200 passionate runners are taking on the Royal Parks Half Marathon, a stunning run scenic run in the centre of London through four of London’s historic royal parks. They need you in our amazing cheer squad to get them through the course and to ensure they cross that finish line; then celebrate with our runners with live music at the Royal Park’s free food and fitness festival!

Join our cheer squad team! We will provide you with an Alzheimer’s Research UK t-shirt, cheering materials and everything else you need to give our runners a vital boost.

What are we looking for?

• Enthusiasm! 
• A passion for supporting dementia research! 
• Commitment to be bold, loud and extremely orange! 

Time Commitment

The cheer squad station runs from 8am to 2pm and is based at approximately mile 6.5 of the Half Marathon in Hyde Park. Nearest station; Hyde Park Corner.

We appreciate any time you can spare, whether you can join us for the whole morning, afternoon, just half an hour or the whole day, you are helping us to make breakthroughs possible!

About Alzheimer’s Research UK

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in cutting-edge research.

We believe that medical research can and will deliver life-changing preventions, treatments and one day, a cure for dementia. Alzheimer’s Research UK exists to make this happen and with your support, we’ll make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

Practical considerations

• Plan your journey to the cheer station in advance.
• You’ll be outdoors and standing for the duration of your volunteering so wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothing and footwear.

Why get involved?

In return, as one of Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Cheer squad volunteers you’ll benefit from:

• Gaining a new volunteering experience and make new friends in your community.
• Insight into the charity sector and how sporting events are managed.
• Support from a dedicated member of staff who will provide advanced briefing.
• A cheer team leader will be on hand to support you throughout your volunteering on the day.
• All cheer squad materials will be provided including a free Alzheimer’s Research UK orange T-Shirt.

We will also reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket expenses

What's next?

Please follow the link below to our website to fill in a simple online registration form and a member of our team will be in touch to check your availability for the day.

Do you want to be part of something special, a dynamic organisation committed to changing lives?

If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you. Galloway’s is recruiting to a number of roles which will complement the existing skills within our board of trustees.

If you have experience of working at a strategic level and an understanding of the changing environment in which we are working then please get in touch.

We are specifically looking for a ‘Make it Happen’ finance person to replace our retiring Treasurer who will Chair our Finance Committee and work with our Head of Finance on our financial management, controls and investments.

We are also seeking to recruit new Trustees who are recognised leaders and have strong experience in the fields of:

• Finance – to support the treasurer in all things finance.
• Health and Social Care - to help drive our approach towards more Health and Wellbeing commissioned services
• Income Generation and Communications - to support our strategy to grow our income and profile
• Lived experience of sight loss – preferably someone who will provide a view from the perspective of younger people of working age.
   

While we welcome applications from all interested individuals; we are currently underrepresented by people from black and other minority ethnic backgrounds. We particularly encourage members of these groups to apply.

This is an unpaid (other than expenses) but enormously rewarding opportunity and we hope you will consider joining us.

Applying is simple, all you have to do is email us your CV along with a personal statement describing how you meet the person specification and why you want this role. If we feel that you will add the right skills knowledge and experience to our Board we will call you for a telephone chat/interview and then go from there. It’s so simple, so what are you waiting for? Come join a team of committed Trustees who are making a real difference to the lives of people affected by sight loss living in Lancashire and Sefton.

If you would like to know more then please contact us and we will be happy to forward the relevant role description.

Closing date for applications is 25th October 2019

Interviews will be arranged during early November

Our empathetic and impartial Support Volunteers use their excellent listening and interpersonal skills to provide support to people with MS, their family, friends and carers.

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
Would you like to make a positive difference to the lives of people affected by MS? Could you provide support to people with MS, their family, friends and carers? If so, then you're the person we need! The MS Society Cirencester & South Cotswold Group is looking to recruit a number of friendly and enthusiastic Support Volunteers to the team.

As a Support Volunteer, you will be providing support to people with MS, their family, friends and carers.

The Support Volunteer role is varied but may involve answering support phone calls, speaking to people face to face in a safe public environment, signposting people to up- to-date information about services in the area, assisting people to complete grant applications or helping to organise activities.

We are a small and friendly team of volunteers who meet regularly to plan and deliver a variety of events and activities with and for people affected by multiple sclerosis across the area we cover. We currently provide regular socials, a grants programme, information and signposting, a bi-monthly newsletter, an active Facebook page and more. We also fundraise throughout the year to ensure we are able to provide these activities.

We're very passionate about making sure that people affected by MS across the area have access to support and we are really keen to welcome you on board with the team to help us do even more. So if you'd like to make a big difference, please get in touch with us today.

You will be volunteering at home and out and about in your local community and will ideally be able to meet up with our volunteer Coordinating Team each month. We are flexible about the hours and days you volunteer because we understand that you have other commitments, but the anticipated time for this role is expected to be approx 6-12 hours per month.

You’ll be a friendly person with empathetic listening and interpersonal skills with 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. Ideally you'll be confident using the internet and email although this is not vital. Knowledge of other local services throughout the area that may be appropriate would also be an advantage. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills, learn new ones and help to make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

You will receive a welcome pack, volunteer induction, one day initial training and regular support from the rest of the volunteer team and a local member of staff. You’ll also have opportunities to attend volunteer forums to meet with other volunteers, share learning and experiences and receive national updates. Out of pocket expenses can be claimed in line with our expenses policy.

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’ll have empathetic listening and interpersonal skills.

You’ll need to be based in or near the areas of Cirencester, Stroud, Cam, Dursley or Wotton-under-Edge to carry out this role.

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The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

Using their interpersonal and organisational skills, our Administration Volunteers are the linchpin for all local group activity. They act as the first point of contact for the group and play an important role in keeping the group’s data and details up to date to comply with data protection legislation.

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 an Administration Volunteer for the Gloucester and Forest of Dean Group. As an Administration Volunteer you will be organising the admin of a group and ensuring group volunteers are aware of current agreements and activities.

We are a small and friendly group of about 8 volunteers who meet monthly to plan social, information and other opportunities for people affected by MS in the area. Some of our volunteers are trained to offer support and information about local services, and we provide grants to help pay for items that will have a significant positive impact on the lives of those affected by MS. We also fund a two exercise classes and distribute a regular newsletter.

We need some additional help with the administration related to these activities. We would also welcome support with checking the group's email account, keeping group data and records up to date, preparing mail-outs, and supporting the group with any additional administrative tasks as needed.

The role is very flexible and we aim to fit around you. Time commitments may vary but we estimate that it would take around 4-8 hours of your time every month. The group meets every month (at present on a Tuesday evening) and meetings generally last for a couple of hours.

We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones.

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’ll be a keen organiser of admin and record keeping and willing to share information with others.

You’ll need to live in the Gloucester/Forest of Dean area.

Are you friendly, patient and able to build a good rapport with people? We are looking for someone to visit blind and partially sighted people at our residential home, Kathleen Chambers House. You will visit on a regular basis for a chat and to help with small tasks.

About the opportunity

YAH would love it if someone could help out at their charity meetings with taking, producing and circulating the minutes, with support from the Chair. The charity propose to hold 5 main trustee meetings per year along with 10 fundraising committee meetings and 10 meeting where the youth worker role will be discussed. They are very aware that this is a big commitment for one person but would be happy to share the role or if someone was able to take on just one part of the volunteer role suggested.

YAH are a very small friendly team who have been fundraising to support young people with congenital heart disease for the last 5 years. They have recently appointed a youth worker to work on collaboration with the Bristol Heart Institute.

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The charity recognise that 85% of children born with CHD now survive into adulthood.

They aim to offer support, awareness and opportunity to teenagers, young adults (16 to 24) and their families in Gloucestershire (across South Wales and the South West of England), born with complex Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).

They also aim to raise public understanding of complex CHD and its impact on the young person and their family.

These young people battle daily with life limiting and terminal illness. Their emotional health affects their physical health. YAH's support will help enable them to have greater access to life opportunities. Your support will help them achieve this.

They have employed an Adult Cardiac Youth Worker, who will undertake a liaison role between the young person, medical professionals and community provision.

The Youth Worker’s focus will be the young person’s holistic needs and support for their emotional wellbeing.

What are they looking for?

Experience of taking minutes within a meeting setting would be an advantage. Good IT skills. Reliable and efficient.

Practical Considerations

Induction and training will be provided, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.

Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care.

We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.

A bit about this role

As a charity we rely on funds donated by generous members of the public to continue to help cats and kittens in need. Our fundraising volunteers are part of a passionate team that help raise funds to help our feline friends in need. They help plan and deliver exciting and varied fundraising events, which can be anything from craft fairs, cake sales, sponsored abseils – and anything in between!

What can you expect to be doing?

• Helping organise fundraising events in your local area 
• Sharing fundraising ideas with other volunteers and putting these into practice 
• Sharing your passion for cat welfare and promoting Cats Protection
• Promoting National fundraising initiatives where appropriate

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and help raise funds that will make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens in need. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.

We’re looking for someone with

• Good communication skills
• Confidence in handling money
• Willingness to be part of a team
• Confidence in speaking to members of the public
• Knowledge of local community networks (would be an advantage)

Time expectation 

Our fundraising volunteers usually spend 2 to 3 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed. 

Additional Information

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. To make sure this is the case, we provide support and guidance both remotely from our National Cat Centre and face to face through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We also offer varied online and face to face training and have wide-ranging policies covering all aspects of volunteering. We hope the support we provide will ensure our volunteers have a great experience with Cats Protection.

A bit about this role

As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising events organisers have the exciting and varied role of helping plan and deliver local fundraising events. They support a team of fundraising volunteers who come together to raise the vital funds needed to help our feline friends. Our fundraising events organisers use their passion for cats and people to plan cakes sales, barn dances, quiz nights – and everything in between!

What can you expect to be doing?

• Supporting and encouraging a team of fundraising volunteers
• Planning fundraising events and activities with your team
• Allocating tasks before and during fundraising events
• Keeping financial records from fundraising events
• Encouraging and promoting a professional image of Cats Protection
• Following policies and guidelines and ensuring licences and permits are obtained for events

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping raise funds through events. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.

We're looking for someone with

• Good organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Leadership skills that bring out the best in others
• The ability to prioritise and delegate
• Experience of handling money
• Knowledge of local community networks

Time expectation

Our fundraising events organisers usually spend 3 to 4 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.

Additional Information

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. To make sure this is the case, we provide support and guidance both remotely from our National Cat Centre and face to face through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We also offer varied online and face to face training and have wide-ranging policies covering all aspects of volunteering. We hope the support we provide will ensure our volunteers have a great experience with Cats Protection.

Would you like to help older blind and partially sighted people in your community? Do you enjoy driving and meeting new people? RNIB wants you to be a Volunteer Driver.
For the people they help, our volunteer drivers provide a friendly face and that personal touch to brighten their day and help get them to where they need to be.
Our drivers can become a regular part of someone’s life and for some their journeys together may be the only chance an RNIB customer has had to get out of their home for some time.
If you are friendly, courteous and reliable then this is the opportunity for you.

Do you have green fingers? Would you like to put them to good use by helping older people with sight loss? By helping us maintain our garden and carrying out a variety of general gardening tasks, you will be creating a safe, attractive and peaceful environment which our residents at Wavertree House can enjoy.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Are you organised, with an eye for detail? We are looking for volunteers to support our transcription team. Texts will range from reading books to study material and your support will enable us to transcribe them into accessible formats for blind and partially sighted people.

A Healthwatch Outreach Volunteer will be invited to accompany our outreach staff in the
community and at events.

The role will include:

• Briefly explaining to people what Healthwatch is and what we do.
• Encouraging people to share their views and experiences of local services by helping them to fill in surveys.
• Impartially recording their feedback.
• Encouraging people to sign up to be Healthwatch Wandsworth members, to visit our website, to follow us on social media and to come to our Assembly events.
• You may also be asked to help us find and contact people organising events and community groups, and to help us promote our work and engagement in other ways.

What are we looking for?

Skills, experience and knowledge:

• Excellent listening skills, spoken communication skills and ability to communicate information clearly, simply and concisely.
• Confidence speaking to people at public events and a proactive approach to encouraging them to share their stories with us.
• Confident and comfortable talking to people who may have a difficult story to share.
• Able to accurately and clearly record information given by others in writing, with good literacy skills.
• Able to build rapport with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds and ages.
• Able to follow instructions and guidance, knowing when to ask for support when needed, but able to work independently when necessary.
• Recognise that as a volunteer you are not expected to know everything about Healthwatch Wandsworth and our work.
• Confidence to manage the expectations of others and proactively speak to other Healthwatch team members when needed.
• Able to work in a respectful and professional manner.
• Ideally have local knowledge and experience of working with disadvantaged groups.
• On some occasions we may want to complete online surveys using computers, tablets or mobiles so confidence using this kind of equipment after briefing would be desirable, but not essential.

Attitudes and Values:

• Someone patient and reliable.
• Handles information sensitively and with care, with respect and discretion and observes principles of data protection and confidentiality at all times.
• Commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity and a non-judgemental approach.
• Respectful approach to others and diplomacy and tact when responding to questions or referring people to Healthwatch Wandsworth staff.
• Upholds impartiality and credibility of Healthwatch Wandsworth’s independent status and does not expressing personal views of experiences.
• Enthusiastic team worker.
• Understands and adheres to the volunteer code of conduct.

What will you get from volunteering with Healthwatch Wandsworth?

• The opportunity to acquire new skills, refine old ones and increase your experience and confidence. For example, outreach work, speaking to members of the public and gathering views;
• The chance to meet new people and enjoy new experiences;
• The opportunity to help Healthwatch Wandsworth make a difference in the community;
• Reasonable travel and out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with the Healthwatch Expenses Policy.

Support provided:

• Induction and support from a supervisor;
• Supervision will be proportionate to the volunteers’ time commitment, a minimum of monthly for the first three months;
• All supervision will be recorded; a formal supervision session will be held annually with the supervisor.

Do you have a pleasant and engaging voice? If you do, we are looking for someone like you to help people with sight loss access everything from newsletters to a favourite cookery book by digitally recording audio versions at our local RNIB transcription centre in Cardiff. Please note that this role cannot be done from home.

Are you a natural listener with excellent attention to detail? Your time and talent can help ensure that all documents transcribed by your local RNIB transcription centre are of the highest quality.