We are looking for a Marketing Director to oversee the growing Marketing function within HUMEN. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior marketer looking to flex their leadership muscles in an energetic and inspiring organisation.

If you are an enthusiastic leader passionate about mental health, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a high-volume workload (often requiring short turnaround times), then this might be the role for you.

About Us

We are HUMEN, the mental health charity. HUMEN is leading the movement to improve and maintain men's mental health through The HUMEN Space. Providing an accessible and preventative solution to men suffering in silence and dying too young. We are striving to change the narrative until a prevention over crisis approach is the norm, not the exception. The HUMEN Space: Gym For Your Mind are anonymous and non-clinical spaces for men to talk, listen and connect on a regular basis. With 75% of all UK suicides being male it is vital to understand this is not a male problem but a human one and it is costing us all so much.

HUMEN is a leader in the men’s mental health space, we currently have five locations across the UK and Ireland and in response to COVID-19 we have launched three HUMEN Spaces online - UK, Australia and the USA. We have received funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, Sir Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, The Albert Hunt Trust and Lloyds Bank School for Social Entrepreneurs. We are backed by high profile figures including Bill Nighy, Andrew Scott, David Gandy, Tom Odell, Alan Carr, Danny Cipriani and Alan Shearer. Part of HUMEN’s identity which makes us stand out and draws in supporters, beneficiaries, funders and major donors is our power of storytelling for the change we intend to make. In 2019 we achieved this with a five part documentary - The HUMEN Series. This is part of our identity that sets us apart from other organisations. We secured a 6-week media partnership with the Evening Standard and an advertising campaign with Global across the whole of the London Underground and Manchester city.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the development of the strategic direction for the HUMEN brand, integrate the brand across all marketing channels and act as brand guardian
• Constant elevation of our communication in all areas, exploring other platform opportunities where relevant
• Support in the development of new and existing fundraising campaigns by overseeing content that engages audiences and drives brand awareness and consideration
• Outreach to buying/marketing/advertising/PR agencies to encourage them to work on specific campaigns on a pro-bono basis
• Effectively lead, inspire, develop and manage the Marketing team - including our social media manager and team of copywriters - to enable them to achieve key objectives
• Report directly to the CEO on the performance of all marketing channels, providing regular updates on agreed KPIs

Skills and Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years experience in a marketing role (preferably in a senior capacity)
• Outstanding communication skills and advanced knowledge of brand, marketing and advertising
• Excellent copywriting skills, strong editing and writing skills suitable for every channel
• Statistical prowess and experience with turning data sets into a story
• Able to work autonomously as well as being a good team player, with demonstrable leadership experience
• Able to execute and ideate marketing campaigns with very limited resources
• Excellent organisational skills and multitasking ability, meeting deadlines is key Proficiency in G Suite, Trello, Slack and Mailchimp

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working either with or for a charity
• A black book of agency and journalist contacts
• Experience leading marketing or content teams either for a charity, in-house for a brand, or for an agency
• Experience working with content management systems (such as WordPress) with some knowledge of HTML/CSS.

Please note: this role is voluntary but likely to lead to paid employment in the future; funding dependent. The minimum requirements of this role are to commit to 25 hours per week or 4 days per week.

Are you looking to volunteer in a friendly, social and supportive environment? Do you want to gain valuable skills to make your CV stand out? Then why not volunteer in one of The Children's Society's shops?

This role is ideal if you are looking to meet new people in your local area and want to have a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people. It is a flexible role which you can fit around your current commitments and which will provide you with all the training required for the role.

As a volunteer you will gain valuable skills in retail and customer service by:

- interacting with customers and serving them in a helpful and friendly way,

- operating the till and taking payments,

- sorting through and preparing donated items, including steaming, tagging and pricing,

- creating eye-catching window displays,

- restocking the shelves and making the shop floor look attractive and inviting,

- helping to keep the stock room organised and tidy.

This is what some of our Retail Volunteers say about the role:

'Volunteering has given me experience which has opened so many doors.'

'Volunteering is the most fun way I can help children in need while improving my English.'

'Volunteering provides me with company, activities and keeps my mind active.'?

How To Apply

To apply, please visit your local shop and ask to speak to the manager. Alternatively, if you would like to receive a quick phone call from the shop manager to discuss the role, please leave your details on our online form.

Please make sure you are applying to a shop which is within a reasonable distance from your home. We will reimburse all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses for travel.

No DBS check is required, but we will seek at least 2 references spanning the last 2 years.

Job Description

Observe Care is urgently looking for a hardworking and reliable office admin with experience working in the office

This is a part-time voluntary job

You will be working on your available hours per week.

Job Description:

To assist the manager as required and in employees registration.

Answering phone calls and other office-related duties.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours

Job Types: Part-time

Are you a proactive individual looking to support a small charity? We're looking for an energetic and enthusiastic fundraising and development volunteer (full time or part time) to increase the fundraising opportunities for the charity and help us secure our services into the future.

You’ll have an interest in the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You’ll be a good organiser with plenty of creative ideas, preferably with fundraising, sales or event management experience.This is a great opportunity to use your existing skills, develop new ones and make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable women 

For more information or an informal chat,

Contact Fiona Miller Tel: 01923 816229

Home-Start Bromley is a registered charity that seeks to provide an early intervention service that supports parents and their children.  The families that we support may be vulnerable, exeriencing transitions, going through periods of difficultie, whatever the reason we believe that parenting is a demanding role, and we all find it challenging at times. We believe that support and a friendly non judgemental face can make all the difference.

At the heart of our service is our trained and trusted volunteers who provide support to our families. We are always looking for people with a genuine desire to make a difference to their local community to volunteer with us. Our aim is to support families with young children when they need us the most, "reach the family reach the child".

We are therefore  looking for volunteer Parent Mentors to work with vulnerable families.  The role will require that volunteers provide emotional and practical support to a family that they are carefully matched to.

Home-Start Bromley provides volunteer parental support to families with the London of Bromley and Lewisham area with at least one child under 5.  Mentors typically provide 2-3 hours support a week, for which full training is provided, as well as ongoing support.

Although volunteers typically provide a home visiting service during Covid-19 support is delivered via telephone or zoom, we also introducing support models that incorporates social distancing. 

Who can volunteer?

We are looking for volunteers who are themselves parents, grandparents, or foster carers, who have experience of parenting.  The role may also be useful for those who would like to go into a career in social work, counselling or other health and social care profession.

We are looking for both men and women.

We asked that volunteers are able to commit to the training involved, as well 2- 3 hours a week over at least 6 months to support a family.

All volunteers will be required to complete a DBS check.

Will I receive training and support as a volunteer?

In return for volunteering, we will provide all the training, guidance and support you need to be effective and make a real difference. You will need to complete our core 40 hour preparation training course which will give you an in depth understanding of the role and expectations.

Once you have completed our core training, you will also be involved in ongoing CPD training as well as supervision sessions with the family co-ordinator. It is very important to us that all volunteers receive adequate training before starting to work with families.

All volunteers undertake a free high quality Preparation Course.

Once you have completed the training you will be matched with a family. Throughout your time with Home-Start you will you are not left on your own, our Family Co-ordinator will keep in close contact – initially by telephone after the first couple of visits to the family, and then with regular one-to-one and group support sessions, so that if there are any difficulties or problems, they are picked up straight away. We also run volunteer socials and on-going training opportunities.ore information. The course will develop your skills, prepare you for things you may encounter as a Home-Start volunteer and help you to get to know the Home-Start staff team.

As a volunteer what type of support will I be provided?

The main support offered by volunteers is befriending families by visiting them in their homes on a weekly basis. Volunteers will usually have parenting experience and give free emotional and practical help to any parent, with at least one child under five. By visiting a family in their own home and offering friendship, Home-Start volunteers represent a lifeline for many families who are finding it hard to cope.

What are the benefits of volunteering?

• You will be helping a family to cope with the pressures they are facing and make a real difference to the lives of parents and their children.
• You will receive support and training to prepare you for all aspects of your role with Home-Start.
• You will make new friends and have lots of fun.
• You will develop new skills and have some good experience to add to your CV.
• You will be involved in on-going training – enhancing personal and skills development
• Improved health and well-being
• Improve transferable skills and enhance work prospects
• Improve self-confidence

Grace Eyre supports 500+ people with learning disabilities and autism to achieve their dreams and wishes. We are a charity that currently works across Sussex and in some parts of London. We believe that as a charity we need to campaign with, work with and include people who use our services and their families and friends, especially in these challenging times.

Grace Eyre is working to an exciting new strategic plan – Our Plan 2020-2025 which includes user leadership and co-production, growth, increasing our influence to develop high quality, local and innovative services, diversifying our income from fundraising and trading, making our buildings fit for purpose and ensure we value and have a workforce that are skilled and committed.

To help steer this ambitious plan, a new chair is sought with experience and expertise in leading together with the Chief Executive an exciting and innovative charity. Experience of chairing and a sound understanding of principles of good governance is sought as well as a passion for the work.

We are particularly looking for an individual with social care and health (particularly learning disability services) experience but most important is enthusiasm and wanting to make our ‘new normal’ work better.
Board meetings are held six times per year and in addition we ask the chair to work closely with our Chief Executive on a regular basis as well as supporting and appraising the other trustees on the board. Expenses are paid.

For more information about how you could be part of an ambitious and innovative charity and lead a significant change in the lives of some of the most excluded people, visit our website for contact infomation of our current chair and Chief Executive, Eva Eriksson.

Closing date: 5pm 13th July 2020
Interviews: week beginning: 3rd August via zoom

PEOI, a provider of university level courses free of charge, seeks authors with a background in teaching or work experience, who would like to join a group of colleagues developing courses in banking and numerous other subjects in finance, insurance and stock market.
You are welcome to work on chapter text, cases, assignments, reading lists, summaries, class discussions, review and test questions, as well as research and add examples, statistics and citations. All PEOI's course pages are in HTML. You will not be responsible for any HTML code, but only for the text in between. Some content can be imported from open education resources, i.e. material that is not copyright restricted such as courseware at major universities and government publications. You must have the skills to locate and import such material. Depending on your qualifications you may be called upon to grade assignments, monitor class discussions or answer student questions.

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PEOI is a non-profit IRS 501(c)(3) organization started in 1999, and now run by over 10000 volunteers, that delivers complete university level courses online in eleven languages free of charge.

Help disadvantaged students and aspiring professionals improve their lives by giving them a university education, and contribute to economic development of the country in which they live.

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Advanced university degree is a MUST. Teaching in university or work experience in related field is desirable. Advanced computer skills are expected since all work is done online, and you must learn how to navigate PEOI's platform and master PEOI's online procedures. Once you've been selected, you must register at PEOI and show your qualifications. PEOI's courses are normally first written in English, and you must have studied these subjects in English. Please submit CV.

Policy Sounding Boards

Our client is working hard to keep dementia on the agenda of policymakers. They need your help to represent people affected by dementia, build evidence to drive policy, and increase decision-makers’ awareness of the impact of dementia.

Location: Cambridge or London

Time: Sounding Boards are held every 3-4 months, where you will go out to those that have registered interest to see who would be able to attend. Sounding Boards will usually last 2-3 hours, with refreshments offered.

The opportunity:

The policy team is determined to keep dementia on the government’s priorities and to work with policymakers to ensure the UK is a place where world-leading research can thrive. We’re seeking volunteers to make sure this work reflects the views of people affected by dementia.

Volunteers on Policy Sounding Boards will take part in group discussions and duties will include:

• Helping sense-check items of work such as consultation responses
• Offering insight into future relevant topics and programmes of work.
• Helping shape the direction of our policy work and new projects.
• Sharing experiences of being affected by dementia, either personally or as a carer or family/friend.

The benefits:

In return, by becoming involved with the patient and public involvement Sounding Boards, you’ll benefit from:

• Opportunities to share your experience, ideas and opinion on policy issues which affect people living with and affected by dementia
• Support to understand the policy issues you will be involved with
• Having your voice heard to shape our current policy work and future direction of work
• Opportunities to build personal confidence and develop your communication skills
• Connecting with a wider community affected by dementia
• Reimbursement of reasonable out of pocket expenses
• Having your experience valued as part of a worldwide movement to overcome dementia

About you:

You do not need to have previous volunteering experience, ideally you will have the following:

• Direct or indirect experience of dementia
• Good listening skills
• Willingness to represent people living with dementia and make a difference
• Confidence to share your personal experiences and ideas
• Friendly demeanour and willingness to work with the policy team
• Interest in patient-centred approaches
• Interest in the current political landscape
• Interest in medical research/life sciences and the National Health Service

If this sounds like you and you’re looking for an opportunity that is fun and rewarding, then apply today!

Community Speaker

Do you want to play a huge part in helping to increase public understanding, breaking down the stigma of dementia and supporting the vital work to overcome it? We’re looking for Community Speakers to get active in their local area as ambassadors.

Location: Can be based anywhere across the UK

Time: As much or as little time as you can! It’s up to you how involved you want to be

The opportunity:

As a Community Speaker, you’ll be playing a huge part in helping to increase public understanding, breaking down the stigma of dementia and the vital work to overcome it.

You’ll also be involved in important activities and opportunities including giving talks to local organisations and community groups in your local area. You can rest assured that you’ll be fully supported by your Regional Fundraising Officer and given full training and all the resources you need.

What will I be doing?

• Giving talks to local organisations and community groups in your local area
• Attending cheque presentations
• Making thank you speeches
• Posing for photographs
• Helping supporters feel appreciated

The benefits:

In return, as a community Speaker you’ll benefit from:

• Becoming part of a movement to defeat dementia
• The opportunity to develop your leadership, communications, fundraising, PR and organisational skills
• Slides, information and updates on dementia
• Public speaking guidance
• Having your expenses paid within agreed guidelines

About you:

You do not need to have previous volunteering experience, ideally you will bring with you some of the following:

• An interest in Alzheimer’s Research
• Good communication skills
• Great organisational skills
• Honesty and reliability
• A passion and enthusiasm!

If this sounds like you and you’re looking for an opportunity that is fun and rewarding, then apply today!

Health Information Reviewer

Can you play your part in making sure everyone who needs it gets access to the information on dementia they need?  We’re looking for Health Information Reviewers to help make sure high-quality information about dementia is available to all.

Location: Can be based anywhere across the UK

Time: It’s possible that you would only be asked for your feedback once every year or two. Feedback can be provided remotely and there is no requirement for you to visit the offices.

The opportunity:

Our client is committed to providing accurate, up-to-date and clear information about dementia. All of the health information is reviewed and updated every two years in line with a rigorous process, consulting both clinical experts and members of the public for their views. They are keen to make sure that the information has the right tone for people affected by or at risk of dementia.

You can help to maintain and develop health information by becoming a Health Information Reviewer. It will only take a couple of hours of your time a year, but you’ll be making a huge difference.

What will I be doing?

• Making sure that the information has the right tone for people affected by or at risk of dementia
• Looking over health information and providing feedback on its readability.
• An active part of the rigorous review and update process, that takes place every two years
• Helping to ensure accurate, up-to-date and clear information about dementia reaches as many people as possible
• A speaker and reader of English, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Punjabi, Polish, Tamil, Urdu or Welsh

The benefits:

You will be helping us to reach more sections of society with information that is clear, easy to read and helpful.

About you:

You do not need to have previous volunteering experience, you will have a good reading knowledge and understanding of any of the following languages:

• English
• Arabic
• Bengali
• Gujarati
• Polish
• Punjabi
• Tamil
• Urdu
• Welsh

If you have skills in other languages we’d also like to hear from you, if you are happy for us to keep your contact details for future projects.

If this sounds like you and you’re looking for an opportunity that is fun and rewarding, then apply today!

Trustee for International Foundation 

Remuneration: Travel and other reasonable expenses reimbursed

Time Commitment: Trustee meeting are held every 2 months in Newbury, Berkshire; overall time commitment is expected to be 2 days per month, most of which can be undertaken working remotely

About us

FutureSense Foundation in an International development charity that supports disadvantaged communities in developing countries to build a better future. The charity is looking for upto three new trustees to expand and strengthen its Board.

Based in Newbury Berkshire, the charity works across 6 countries, running programmes to enhance the quality of education and learning, health, and livelihoods of local communities. The new trustees will bring skills and experience in fundraising, digital marketing and/or international programmes and will play a pivotal role in guiding the charity, setting the strategic direction of the organisation, as well as supporting the management team as it enters the next phase of growth.

The charity has a growing presence of volunteers and fundraisers in the UK and Australia, to support established hubs in Cambodia, Thailand, Peru, India, Nepal, and Tanzania with local teams in each country. These local teams build strong connections within the community to enable the charity to understand the local development issues and challenges people face so the local team can work to the needs of the community. All programmes are delivered with local partners with the aim of helping achieve the UN Goals for Sustainable Development.

Job Description:

The charity is seeking Trustees who preferably have some experience of working in the charity sector and helping in overseas development projects or organisations. As a small but ambitious charity that seeks to reach out to more communities and beneficiaries over the next 5 years, the energy and drive the new Trustees can bring are as important to the organisation as are the specific skills and experience that the charity seeks in:

• Growing charity fundraising 
• Expanding the charities digital footprint and online presence 
• Strengthening the charities programmes

Trustee meeting are held every 2 months in Newbury, Berkshire. In addition, there is likely to be several specific projects that trustees would be expected to support or lead. Overall time commitment is expected to be 2 days per month, most of which can be undertaken working remotely. 

If you feel you have the skills and experience, please applu with a full CV along with a cover letter to include why you want to become Trustee for FSF, how do you think you can add value, what from your background would equip you as a Trustee for FSF.

This is a volunteer role in a Free Books Shop. The books have all been saved from landfill and pulping and instead are offered for free to shop customers.  Destroying books is harmful to the environment so why not collect them together and give them a new lease of life? This shop is being coordinated by the charity Global Educational Trust (GET). As a volunteer in the shop your role would include:

- creating a warm and welcoming shop atmosphere
- keeping the shop clean and tidy
- arranging the books, restocking the shelves
- explaining the free books concept to customers
- explain the aims of the GET charity
- receive book donations from customers
- assist customers in located particular types of books

We have access to the shop keys and can start straight away, so please do get in touch and play a key role in setting up the shop.

Thank you for your interest and help

This is a lead volunteer role in a Free Books Shop. The books have all been saved from landfill and pulping and instead are offered for free to shop customers. Destroying books is harmful to the environment so why not collect them together and give them a new lease of life? This shop is being coordinated by the charity Global Educational Trust (GET). As a volunteer in the shop your role would include:

- assist new volunteers and explain the running of the shop
- bank monetary donations given by customers
- coordinate the volunteer rota
- maintain book stock levels

With the volunteer team:

- creating a warm and welcoming shop atmosphere
- keeping the shop clean and tidy
- arranging the books, restocking the shelves
- creating window displays
- explaining the free books concept to customers
- explain the aims of the GET charity 
- receive book donations from customers 
- assist customers in located particular types of books

This is a volunteer role in a Free Books Shop. The books have all been saved from landfill and pulping and instead are offered for free to shop customers. Destroying books is harmful to the environment so why not collect them together and give them a new lease of life? This shop is being coordinated by the charity Global Educational Trust (GET). As a volunteer in the shop your role would include:

- creating a warm and welcoming shop atmosphere
- keeping the shop clean, and tidy
- arranging the books, restocking the shelves
- explaining the free books concept to customers
- explain the aims of the GET charity
- receive book donations from customers
- assist customers in located particular types of books

Anyone taking on a more lead volunteer role may also:

- assist new volunteers and explain the running of the shop
- bank monetary donations given by customers
- coordinate the volunteer rota
- maintain book stock levels