Volunteer Partner Volunteer Roles in Bristol

St. Mungo's staff are on the streets every day, meeting people sleeping rough. We’re running hostels and emergency accommodation, giving people the time and space they need to recover. And we’re here for the long haul, helping people to learn new skills, find jobs and reconnect. On any given night our work means almost 3,000 people have a bed, and somewhere safe and warm to stay. 

As a Press Volunteer, you will contribute to increasing St. Mungo’s brand awareness as well as awareness of our work to end homelessness through sharing captivating press releases. In this role, you will be supporting us with all or some of the following tasks:

•  Producing well-written, informative and inspiring press releases.
• Contacting our clients and volunteers to get their stories.
• Liaising with external partners such as local newspapers.
• Promoting St Mungo’s work in an appropriate manner.
• Adhering to St Mungo’s Policies and Procedures at all times.

Operations Officer Volunteer

Role Profile

Hours: 10-16/week

Duration: 6 months

Location: Remote Working (must be based within the GMT to GMT+3 timezones)

Benefits: Being part of a wonderful team and helping amazing grassroots organisations find volunteers. Direct insight into how an charity operates. Mentoring support & training related to the role and your development interests. Flexible working hours. There is no financial compensation associated with this role. This role can be accounted as an official internship.

To apply, please fill in the application form by December 10th.

Purpose

We are seeking a motivated Operations Officer to join our team as a volunteer. This role is integral to the smooth functioning of our organisation, providing vital support to the Interim CEO and contributing to various aspects of our operations, including administration, HR, reporting, project management, and more. The diversity of this role means every week will look a bit different! This role is vital in order for Indigo to keep our services running and provide support to our partners, volunteers, and ultimately the refugees we serve. You will be working with the Interim CEO and supported by the rest of the Indigo team.

Responsibilities 

Administrative support

• Liaise with the CEO on managing day-to-day operations and engaging external stakeholders.
• Keep record of documents and day-to-day information in line with the organisation's data management efforts
• Support with project management tasks such as keeping and circulating minutes, as well as monitoring & evaluation.

HR & Recruitment 

• Support the recruitment process by posting job listings, screening candidates, coordinating interviews.
• Assist in the account set up and onboarding new team members.
• Identify and organise training opportunities for team members to enhance their skills.

Optional Involvement in Other Areas

• You will have the opportunity to contribute to budgeting, fundraising efforts, research projects, partnership management, and marketing activities based on your skills and interests.
• Collaborate with various teams within the organisation to support ongoing projects and initiatives.

Internal Risk, Compliance and Policy Work

• Support the Board of Trustees in conducting a full internal governance review every 18 months.
• Support in sustaining our GDPR compliance and data protection efforts throughout our work.
• Support the Board of Trustees and Interim CEO in their continuous risk management and compliance efforts.

Skills & Experience 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, proactively and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Proficiency with Google workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc) and familiarity with Salesforce is a plus.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Previous experience in sales, GDPR compliance, and/or reporting is a plus.
• Prior experience or coursework in fundraising, nonprofit management, or related fields is a plus.
• Interest in working remotely, managing your own time and multitasking

At Indigo Volunteers we see our differences as our strength. We are committed to cultivating an equal and fair working environment free from discrimination on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, mental health, religion or age. We believe in promoting a sense of belonging, where our people are heard and valued and diversity of experience and perspective is celebrated.

About Indigo

Indigo Volunteers is a charity that recruits volunteers, supports grassroots organisations, and creates networks along the European refugee route. We believe in the power of ordinary people, and enable them to work together to support refugees and displaced people. We work within a community of remarkable grassroots charities, volunteers, sector experts, and humanitarian organisations that are positively dedicated to supporting communities coping with displacement, inequality, and social injustice. Have a read about us on our website.

OUR VALUES

1. Human-centred. We put relationships, lasting collaborations and human wellbeing at the centre of everything we do.
2. Humility. We acknowledge that we do not have all the answers; we welcome feedback and strive to continuously learn. 
3. Accountability. We follow through on our commitments; we are honest and transparent

As an Enhanced First Response Volunteer, you will drive our hire car and go out with a partner volunteer to look for referrals made by StreetLink, engaging with those found sleeping rough, and passing on information to the Outreach team. Enhanced First Responders play a crucial role in ensuring people sleeping rough receive vital support from the Outreach team to move away from the streets and get connected to other local services. Please note, you have to be 25 years old or over to drive the hire car.

Aseel is a technology startup harnessing innovative technology to improve lives in underdeveloped and underrepresented countries. We are bringing innovation to a sector which has been operating in the same manner for 20+ years. To date we have created two major programs:

Our Emergency Response program/humanitarian aid (Do Good) has delivered aid packages to over 430,000 Afghans this year. We prioritize women teachers (as they are no longer allowed to work) and poor families with children or disabled family members. We do this with only 16% overhead compared to the UN which exceeds 50% overhead. We don’t send employees from NYC, London and Geneva to ride around in bullet proof vehicles who don’t understand the local context. Our aid is delivered by a team which is 100% local. Further, all aid packages are purchased locally rather than being flown in, contributing much needed investment to the local economy.

Our second program, Everything Handmade (Buy Good) has allowed handmade artisans to sell their products to the global consumer. We are the social impact Etsy for the 90% of the world where such a platform isn’t accessible. We work with each artisan to take high quality photos and write content which will make their products appealing. We have onboarded 5,000 artisans who have sold 10,000+ products. Most register their first ever sale through us and those with existing sales see an average 25% growth in sales in the first 90 days. Cutting out the various middlemen/women and creating our own supply chain ensures more money goes to those who created the product.

Aseel challenges conventional growth models and techniques, fostering a culture of thinking big and learning from collective experience to bridge the gap between fast-paced technology sectors and impact-driven international development firms. Partnering with government and non-government entities, private companies, and international organizations, Aseel’s mission is to create disruptive technology solutions to complex global challenges.

LEGAL

• Initiate, develop and manage the Legal department for Aseel. Oversee and evaluate the whole company from a legal perspective. Find out any gaps and missing spots, before advising these improvements accordingly. Based on this, develop and implement legal strategies and policies in the company's best interest. Litigation on behalf of a company.

• Volunteer 4-6 hours per week remotely

Our amazing Community Volunteers play a key role in connecting blind and partially sighted people, awareness-raising, tackling barriers to independence and fundraising for our work.

Depending on your availability, training and interests, you will have the chance to take part in some or all of the following:

• help run events and regular groups

• give talks about sight loss, eye health, the work of RNIB and partners

• help with local campaigns

• organise fundraising events like store collections

• attend information stalls and cheque presentations, and

• make wellbeing calls to community members.

British Exploring Society is a world class youth development charity with a unique heritage, founded on the belief that challenging experiences can transform lives, empowering and equipping young people with the courage, skills, resilience and determination to make the most of their future.

We prepare and take young people on expeditions to remote locations where they face challenges, gain skills and learn about themselves - as well as acquiring knowledge relevant to their lives and to the fragile environments that they explore.

The results are transformative – not just in terms of practical skills and resilience, but in a new-found confidence and self-belief which they carry forward to their future life.

More than this, through their adventure together, our young people forge friendships for life and become part of a unique supportive and continuing community of explorers with shared experiences, values and perspectives on the world.

We are committed to building an executive and volunteer team that together represent a diverse variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives on the world. The more inclusive we are, the better we think we’ll be at delivering our charitable aims.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.

If you are interested in applying and require any accessibility adjustments to the interview process, please do let us know when you apply. Thank you.

Upcoming opportunities for Adventure Leaders

Adventure plays an integral role on our expeditions, as such British Exploring Society recruits passionate, skilled volunteer Adventure Leaders. These Leaders bring with them experience working with young people in remote settings and can inspire and facilitate the personal development of young people through adventurous activities and engaging within the environment around them.

Working in partnership with other expedition Leaders, they will be responsible for safety, wellbeing and development of 8-12 Young Explorers. They will help the team carry out the planned adventurous and knoweldge activities, whilst also providing the expertise specifically pertaining to your role, this includes the training, delivery and oversight of the techniques required to live and operate in an expedition environment. For more details, please see the Leader Role Description attached.

Expeditions are between 2 and 6 weeks long and take place during academic holiday periods. We are currently recruiting volunteer Leaders for all our expeditions for Summer 2024.

We are also recruiting for Knowledge Leaders, Social Leaders, and Medical Leaders. Additionally, we are keen to hear from those with relevant or transferable senior leadership experience to fulfil our Basecamp Manager, Chief and Deputy Chief Leader roles. Please visit our website for more details.

Benefits of being a volunteer Leader with us:

Community - Our Volunteer Leader community come from a variety of backgrounds, ages and professions bring a diverse range of skills and experiences. Not only will you become a Member of British Exploring Society after leading with us but will leave with strong bonds and shared memories.

Courage - Set in wild, remote and sometimes harsh environments that young people aren’t used to. Working in this environment and supporting young people requires Leaders to show courage and be adaptable and dynamic, allowing for a unique and new experience - 100% of Leaders said they had acquired new skills.

Challenge – Our expeditions can be challenging. To prepare Leaders we provide high quality training and personal development. This offers Leaders the opportunity to develop & stretch their skills, such as youth work, technical, leadership and facilitation - 74% of Leaders said that volunteering with us had furthered their career.

Self-belief - From beginning to the end, you will be supported whilst developing their confidence. - 90% of our Leaders said they were more confident after expedition.

We are looking for applicants who are:

• Able and passionate about leading, inspiring, and teaching young people.
• Comfortable spending extended periods in remote and sometimes harsh environments.
• Able to commit to all pre- expedition training events. Dates are still being confirmed for the 2024 season though they will be similar to the 2023 pre-expedition training events. Please keep checking the link attached for the 2024 dates.
• Available for expedition for 2 to 6 weeks from mid July

As a charity, all Leader positions are undertaken on a voluntary basis and Leaders join for the intrinsic value of adventure, education, and personal development of young people. You do not have to fundraise to lead on our expeditions.

Prior to expedition all volunteer Leaders will receive training and support. We ask that first time Leaders cover the cost of their flights as part of the group booking booked by British Exploring Society, who will then reclaim the cost from Leaders. Flight costs will be covered for all returning Leaders. Leaders will need to provide their own personal kit as well as vaccinations and visas (if applicable). Leaders may claim expenses for UK training events. All other expedition costs are covered, including insurance, specialist equipment, expedition food and accommodation.

Leader Recruitment Pack

For more information about what volunteering with us looks like, please refer to our Leader Recruitment Pack that can be found on our website.

We address the challenges of the lack of unadulterated, gluten-free and allergy free food products in the market, seeing that there are more than 100 000 cases of gluten intolerance per year. We also address the fact that post-harvest loss and knowledge gaps on post-harvest methods exist.

We help to solve those challenges by building a holistic and inclusive African Super-foods value chain to fight food insecurity, hunger and diseases. This is done through capacity building and technical assistance, processing and value addition training as well as access to markets. We partner with community heads and women leaders to identify, profile smallholder farmers, women and youth; we train them on agri-entrepreneural skills, post-harvest methods and techniques, business, financial and marketing skills. For example, we train on different methods of extending the life of staple crops such as plantains, sweet potatoes, etc. by processing them into flours, chips, puree, boiled, fried, pastries and much more. This way we provide beneficiaries with quality education, technical support, reduce post-harvest losses and facilitate market access.

WRITING

• Create engaging and informative content for the company’s various communication channels; ensure that the company's messaging aligns with its mission and values while effectively communicating its product benefits, impact and initiatives to a diverse audience and may assist in editing and proofreading content produced by other team members.

• Volunteer 5-7 hours per week remotely

We address the challenges of the lack of unadulterated, gluten-free and allergy free food products in the market, seeing that there are more than 100 000 cases of gluten intolerance per year. We also address the fact that post-harvest loss and knowledge gaps on post-harvest methods exist.

We help to solve those challenges by building a holistic and inclusive African Super-foods value chain to fight food insecurity, hunger and diseases. This is done through capacity building and technical assistance, processing and value addition training as well as access to markets. We partner with community heads and women leaders to identify, profile smallholder farmers, women and youth; we train them on agri-entrepreneural skills, post-harvest methods and techniques, business, financial and marketing skills. For example, we train on different methods of extending the life of staple crops such as plantains, sweet potatoes, etc. by processing them into flours, chips, puree, boiled, fried, pastries and much more. This way we provide beneficiaries with quality education, technical support, reduce post-harvest losses and facilitate market access.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Help us develop and execute strategies to grow the company's business, including identifying new markets; placing products on online marketplaces, creating distribution channels network and identifying new partners; assist us in developing a business model and plan for the next 3 years as well as an impact model.

• Volunteer 5-7 hours per week remotely

We are seeking passionate and empathetic individuals to join our team as a volunteer Been There mentor. In this online chat-based role, you will have the unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of people struggling with body image issues.

In return, you have the chance to:

• Use your experience to benefit and support someone else
• Make a difference in someone’s life and contribute to changing the current epidemic of body image issues in our society
• Deepen your understanding and skill base with our in-house training course, partnered with The Body Image Treatment Clinic 
• Build your communication and interpersonal skills
• Gain confidence and leadership skills
• Share your personal experiences to help others in need
• Flexible working hours
• Attend virtual meetups with other mentors and experts for support and discussion opportunities
• Enjoy being part of the Been There community, and become part of Been There’s incredible journey.

Our requirements:

All mentors must have had personal experience with body image issues, and are now in a position where they feel able to support someone else through their own.

Alongside this, we need you to:

• be over 25 years of age
• be able to complete around 6-8 hours of online training and assessment 
• successfully undergo all necessary safeguarding checks including DBS and personal references
• agree to Been There’s confidentiality and privacy policy guidelines
• be able to commit to a minimum of six months volunteering with Been There
• have access to a quiet and private environment to complete your online training and deliver one-to-one mentoring sessions (for 1-3 hours per week).
• have a secure internet/data connection in order to access the Been There app

If you are interested in joining our amazing and growing family, then you can apply via our app.

You can contact us via our web page or any of our socials if you need more information.

Explore Evenmore

In Nepal, majority of tours are organized in most touristic trails by operators since many decades in a traditional way but we are focusing to lead our tours to less touristic potential trails and with amazing local communities so that many new villages and communities homestays can benefit with the economy of Tourism to sustain their daily life. Beside this we offer community-based homestay experiences to the various ethnic group's communities, cultural and nature-based trips, adventure tours, yoga and hiking tours & beautiful village hiking tours with Arabica Coffee Experience within the local community which ranges from a day to multi day.

All our tours operate in such a way that it helps to preserve the environment, direct economic support to the rural communities by hiring local staff and spending more money to local communities, and respecting the cultural and social values of destination places. We organize our tours in less touristic routes to diversify the tourism economy and support the needy communities who are benefiting less from tourism and have a great potential for tourism experience also, the visitor enjoys unique types of local and authentic experiences. As a part of social responsibility commitment we have also been voluntarily involved to develop a community-based tourism project in Pandeli village of Sarangkot near Pokhara since the beginning of 2020 by partnering with local, not for profit ‘SHARING SEEDS’ which supports Sustainable Tourism, Women’s Empowerment Programs (Recyclable Handicraft production) & Organic Agriculture system (Bee Farming, Arabica Coffee Farming).

WRITING

• Besides the marketing of our tours, we are also actively looking for interested volunteers who can write content and blogs about our company tour and its social impact project within the community which should be updated on our website.

• Volunteer 2-4 hours per week remotely

Indiscriminate accumulation of material items common with Africans/Nigerians hitherto leading to household excesses that are often dilapidated over time and indiscriminately disposed improperly, causing harm to the environment. Items that could be repurposed, gifted, shared with others in need, that would mean extending item lifecycle and preservation of the planet in the long run.

We educate on material accumulation which leads to short and long term consequences of filled landfills also locally educating on indiscriminate item disposal which leads to blocked drainages, damaged roads and eventual environmental flooding. While we encourage the public to embrace goodwill, sharing and repurposing items that could have been hitherto indiscriminately disposed through our platform and also partnering, supporting other change makers doing outreaches, recycling, repurposing with received items to reach even wider households and lengthen items lifecycle.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Main duty will be to expand Oniparo's partnerships, outreach, and growth. Responsibilities include identifying potential collaborators and seeking opportunities for revenue generation and impact scaling.

• Volunteer 2-6 hours per week remotely

British Exploring Society is a world class youth development charity with a unique heritage, founded on the belief that challenging experiences can transform lives, empowering and equipping young people with the courage, skills, resilience and determination to make the most of their future.

We prepare and take young people on expeditions to remote locations where they face challenges, gain skills and learn about themselves - as well as acquiring knowledge relevant to their lives and to the fragile environments that they explore.

The results are transformative – not just in terms of practical skills and resilience, but in a new-found confidence and self-belief which they carry forward to their future life.

More than this, through their adventure together, our young people forge friendships for life and become part of a unique supportive and continuing community of explorers with shared experiences, values and perspectives on the world.

We are committed to building an executive and volunteer team that together represent a diverse variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives on the world. The more inclusive we are, the better we think we’ll be at delivering our charitable aims.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.

If you are interested in applying and require any accessibility adjustments to the interview process, please do let us know when you apply. Thank you.

Upcoming opportunities for Knowledge Leaders

Science and media play an integral role on our expeditions, as such British Exploring Society recruits passionate, skilled volunteer Knowledge Leaders. These Leaders bring with them experience working with young people in remote settings and can inspire and facilitate the personal development of young people through curiosity in science, media and the environment they are in. You can read the Knowledge Leader role description here.

Working in partnership with other expedition Leaders, they will be responsible for safety, wellbeing and development of 8-12 Young Explorers. They will take lead on designing and delivering activities and projects including the John Muir Conservation Award, scientific fieldwork and creative media activities. Our aim is to recruit multiple Leaders, with expertise across these areas and allow Leaders to play to their strengths and expertise to design and deliver engaging, relevant and meaningful projects for our Explorers. 

Previous projects on expedition have included biodiversity surveying in the Amazon, environmental change in the Himalayas or expedition filmmaking, journaling and painting. Previous Knowledge Leaders have been academics and scientists with fieldwork or expedition experience, educators experienced in delivering environmental education (e.g Forest Schools) or have been creative professionals including filmmakers, animators and journalists. This list is not exhaustive and would strongly encourage applications from other specialities and disciplines.For more information, please see the job description attached.

Expeditions are between 2 and 6 weeks long and take place during academic holiday periods. We are currently recruiting volunteer Leaders for all our expeditions for Summer 2024.

We are also recruiting for Adventure Leaders, Social Leaders, and Medical Leaders, and we are keen to hear from those with relevant or transferable senior leadership experience to fulfil our Basecamp Manager, Chief and Deputy Chief Leader roles. Please visit our website for more details.

Benefits of being a volunteer Leader with us:

Community - Our Volunteer Leader community come from a variety of backgrounds, ages and professions bring a diverse range of skills and experiences. Not only will you become a Member of British Exploring Society after leading with us but will leave with strong bonds and shared memories.

Courage - Set in wild, remote and sometimes harsh environments that young people aren’t used to. Working in this environment and supporting young people requires Leaders to show courage and be adaptable and dynamic, allowing for a unique and new experience - 100% of Leaders said they had acquired new skills.

Challenge – Our expeditions can be challenging. To prepare Leaders we provide high quality training and personal development. This offers Leaders the opportunity to develop & stretch their skills, such as youth work, technical, leadership and facilitation - 74% of Leaders said that volunteering with us had furthered their career.

Self-belief - From beginning to the end, you will be supported whilst developing their confidence. - 90% of our Leaders said they were more confident after expedition.

We are looking for applicants who are:

• Able and passionate about leading, inspiring, and teaching young people.
• Comfortable spending extended periods in remote and sometimes harsh environments.
• Able to commit to all pre- expedition training events. Dates are still being confirmed for the 2024 season though they will be similar to the 2023 pre-expedition training events. Please keep checking the link attached for the 2024 dates.
• Available for expedition for 2 to 6 weeks from mid July

As a charity, all Leader positions are undertaken on a voluntary basis and Leaders join for the intrinsic value of adventure, education, and personal development of young people. You do not have to fundraise to lead on our expeditions.

Prior to expedition all volunteer Leaders will receive training and support. We ask that first time Leaders cover the cost of their flights as part of the group booking booked by British Exploring Society, who will then reclaim the cost from Leaders. Flight costs will be covered for all returning Leaders. Leaders will need to provide their own personal kit as well as vaccinations and visas (if applicable). Leaders may claim expenses for UK training events. All other expedition costs are covered, including insurance, specialist equipment, expedition food and accommodation.

Leader Recruitment Pack

For more information about what volunteering with us looks like, please refer to our Leader Recruitment Pack that can be found on our website.

Community Engagement Placement Volunteer (Wales - Cardiff/Newport/Swansea)

British Red Cross

Cardiff, Cardiff (On-site)

Unpaid role, expenses paid

Voluntary

Apply via Website

Job description

Placement Volunteers at the British Red Cross are highly valued for the skills and energy they bring. We aim to provide our placement volunteers with an insight into the daily workings of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation.

The successful candidate will have access to relevant in-house training and development opportunities during their placement. There may be some ad hoc opportunities to get involved in other areas of activity.

Your role as a placement volunteer will help make a great contribution to the work of the British Red Cross. You will take responsibility for achieving specific objectives that are agreed with you within one of the various departments across the UK. You will have a real responsibility and place in the department, bringing some of your skills and experience to the role; you will also have the chance to develop workplace skills.

While we don’t offer voluntary internships, we are happy for you to describe yourself as an intern on your CV, if you feel that would be helpful.

NOTE: Please state on your application the skills and/or work experience you have to perform this role.

Hours: This placement will last a maximum of 3 to months volunteering up to 3 days per each week. The volunteering hours are negotiable to balance your needs and what can be achieved in the role.

Bursary Scheme: The British Red Cross offers a bursary scheme to those placement volunteers from low-income households. Eligibility will be determined through a separate application process open to all short-listed candidates. All British Red Cross volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket reasonable expenses.

For this scheme we are defining low-income households as: Inside London: Living with family or partner £25,000 or under. Living independently £22.500 or under Outside London: Living with family or partner £18,500 or under. Living independently £16,500 or under

Young People and this role: Our placement volunteer opportunities are open to people at different stages of their career, aged 15 or above. Whether you’re student, a recent graduate or someone with more experience looking for a career change, we would be happy to hear from you. Anyone can volunteer with the Red Cross from the age of 15. An individual risk assessment, parental consent and safeguarding considerations will be required for those aged 15 – 17.

The nature of the activities specific to your placement opportunity may mean that you need to be 18 years or older.

Diversity: We welcome applications from people of different backgrounds, experience and circumstances. We seek to ensure that our organisation and our services are relevant and accessible to all, with equality, diversity and fairness at the core of what we do. We invite applications from individuals regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or political belief and are committed to promoting fair participation and equality of opportunity for all of our applicants.

The British Red Cross is committed to being inclusive, with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences – including disabled and ethnic minority candidates. We value fresh perspectives and insights gained by involving and welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, culture and experience. This is to contribute to the breadth of experience we need to respond to people in crisis.

Why we want you

Community Engagement placement volunteer role is as part of the REPAIR project.

REPAIR (Reunification Pathways for Integration) is a project delivered by a consortium of four national societies and partners; Austrian Red Cross (ARC), British Red Cross (BRC), French Red Cross (FRC), Slovenian Red Cross (SRC) led by the IFRC.

REPAIR aims are to enable safe and legal family reunification (FR) to Europe by providing assistance to Beneficiaries of International Protection (BiP) and their family members from pre-arrival to post arrival stage and facilitate the integration of reunited families. Here in the UK, we have four key objectives to be delivered.

REPAIR is one of the Family Reunion programmes under the International Family Tracing directorate within UK operations.

The community engagement element of the project consists of working with receiving communities also called host communities. The refugee convention gives beneficiaries of international protection, called refugees in the UK the right to be reunited with their family members. However, the legal right and duties toward these beneficiaries are not always understood by the receiving communities. This project aims to raise awareness among communities.

Enabling family reunification can be costly for organisations supporting refugees and for refugees themselves. We will be working with our fundraising colleagues to organise opportunities and activities including events aimed at raising funding toward the work of family reunion.

This is a fantastic and rewarding volunteering opportunity as it gives not only the opportunity to support some good cause, but also offer a lot of learning opportunities.

• Work with the project lead to support fundraising initiatives • Support with the delivery of Awareness-raising sessions within communities • Provide administrative support aimed at building online resources. • Organise and deliver trainings to engage receiving communities. • Carry out some desk-based research to help the fundraising teams identify different events opportunities in order to organise and deliver fundraising events. • Conduct research in identified local areas and identify certain receiving communities to partner with • Work with the project team to record any work undertaken.

What you will be doing

• Be part of the REPAIR project team and participate in the project delivery team meetings and associated activity.
• Work with other project team members to help co-produce different awareness raising activities.
• Work with the team to help coordinate and run awareness raising sessions.
• Support the project officer with weekly project related duties.

The skills you need

• You need to have good interpersonal, diplomacy, communication and teamwork skills although full training can be given for any technical requirements. We keep the beneficiary at the heart of what we do, working to understand their needs and the difference we make.
• Knowledge of computer and IT
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Should have these skills or should be willing to develop them: desk-based research, knowledge of internet, group work and idea development.

What's in it for you

• A full induction, with ongoing support and supervision throughout your placement
• Access to relevant in-house training and development opportunities, including British Red Cross intranet site, e-learning facility and one-to-one career sessions or career development workshops
• Valuable exposure to the work of the Red Cross in the UK and around the world
• A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and to gain new ones
• Reasonable travel and lunch expenses paid
• Being a volunteer for the British Red Cross means that you can proudly say you are part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation, and one of our 13 million volunteers across the world.

QMC Capoeira is looking for a Volunteer Public Relations Assistant who would love to support an international competition in Brazilian Cultural Festival Project-related work. To start ASAP and finish mid–late November.

QMC Capoeira is a martial arts school based in London that has been running since 2006, has an academy in Canada and the Dominican Republic and is the most awarded Capoeira School in the UK.

The objective of the role is to:

• Write press releases to partners
• Manage social media content for QMC
• Create and advise QMC on its communication strategies.

Essential

· Must possess good verbal and written communication skills

· Tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms

· Knowledge and understanding of online and offline marketing tactics

· Ability to commit to volunteering 12 hours a week for 16 weeks (covering from pre-event to post-event period)

Desirable

• Committed to maximizing results within a short period of time
• Show professionalism at all levels and in all environments 
• Be a strong team player.
• Well organized, pro-active, self-starter and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
• Good time-management skills