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Are you passionate about standing in support of a fairer, more compassionate system for refugees - and want to be a part of making real, lasting change?
SolidariTee is inviting new volunteers to join our regional and central teams for the 2025/26 academic year!
Whether you're a current student, have recently graduated, on a year abroad, or you’re a self-identifying young person who didn’t go to university, we want to hear from you! We offer a range of flexible, meaningful roles (some remote and some in-person) where you can gain skills, build confidence, and help create real change.
Our current opportunities include:
Regional Teams:
- Team Lead
- Team Member
Central Teams:
- Events Officer
- Partnerships Officer (remote)
- Social Media Publicity Officer (remote)
- Social Media Digital Education Officer (remote)
- T-shirts and Logistics Officer
You can find full role descriptions and more information in our recruitment pack.
Who are SolidariTee?
SolidariTee is an entirely volunteer-run movement led by students and self-identifying young people who share a commitment to standing in solidarity with displaced people.
We support refugees and asylum seekers through advocacy, awareness-raising, and fundraising to provide grants to NGOs in Greece delivering vital legal aid and psychological support. We believe in the power of grassroots action - and in the ability of young people to drive real, systemic change.
Who are we looking for?
- Our applications are primarily designed for current students and self-identifying young people, but we warmly welcome recent graduates to apply too.
- You don’t need any prior experience to volunteer with SolidariTee - just passion, commitment, and a willingness to learn. Our goal is to empower individuals to develop the skills, confidence, and knowledge to make a tangible difference.
Volunteering with SolidariTee is a chance to:
- Build leadership, advocacy, teamwork, and event organisation skills.
- Join an international community which supports and upholds the rights of all those forced to flee their homes globally.
Our commitment to inclusivity
- We don’t want anyone to feel excluded from supporting a cause they care about, which is why we offer a range of roles with different levels of commitment - more details can be found in the role descriptions.
- We are dedicated to building an inclusive and accessible volunteering community. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during (or beyond) the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us - there is also a space to disclose this in the application form.
- We especially encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of displacement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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Care Quality, CQC Governance, and Service Quality Trustee - Focus Birmingham
Role Overview
Focus Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Trustee specialising in Care Quality, CQC Governance, and Service Quality to help drive the delivery of outstanding, person-centred care across our services. In this crucial role, you will work closely with the Board to ensure that the charity not only meets but exceeds regulatory standards, with a particular focus on compliance with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) framework. Your expertise will support the Board in overseeing the quality and safety of our services, championing continuous improvement and innovation.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the strategic direction of Focus Birmingham, ensuring the highest standards of care for people with disabilities and support needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic oversight and guidance on care quality, safety, and service effectiveness, ensuring that Focus Birmingham meets all CQC requirements.
- Support the organisation in achieving and maintaining high ratings in CQC inspections by contributing expertise in governance, compliance, and quality improvement.
- Scrutinise and challenge policies, procedures, and performance data to ensure the highest standards of care and safeguarding.
- Promote a person-centred approach, ensuring that the voices of the people who use our services are central to decision-making.
- Work with senior leadership and operational teams to identify risks and opportunities related to care delivery and service development.
- Oversee Focus Birmingham’s Safeguarding practices, ensuring robust safeguarding policies and procedures are in place, adhered to, and reviewed to protect vulnerable individuals.
- Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in care services.
- Ensure the Board is well-informed about emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in the health and social care sector.
- Act as an ambassador for Focus Birmingham, advocating for high-quality, inclusive, and accessible services for people with disabilities.
What Difference You Will Make
By bringing your expertise in care quality governance and regulatory compliance, you will:
- Help safeguard the well-being of those who rely on our services, ensuring they receive safe, high-quality care.
- Strengthen Focus Birmingham’s ability to meet and exceed CQC standards, leading to improved inspection ratings and public confidence.
- Influence strategic decision-making to ensure care quality remains at the heart of the organisation.
- Support our teams in embedding a strong culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure the voices of the people we support are heard, respected, and reflected in how we shape and deliver care.
What You Will Achieve
As a Trustee, you will contribute to:
- A robust governance framework that supports outstanding care provision.
- Improved service outcomes and positive experiences for individuals supported by Focus Birmingham.
- A confident, well-informed Board that prioritises care quality in strategic planning.
- A proactive approach to regulatory compliance, reducing risks, and enhancing our reputation.
- The growth and development of innovative, person-centred services that empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are looking for an individual with expertise in health and social care governance, particularly in relation to CQC compliance, service quality, safeguarding, and person-centred care. Ideal candidates will have:
- Strategic-level experience working in or alongside CQC-regulated services such as social care, healthcare, or disability services.
- Knowledge of best practices in care quality, safeguarding, and risk management.
- A strong understanding of governance and supporting services.
- The ability to provide constructive challenge and strategic insight to ensure continuous improvement.
- A commitment to our values and mission, with a passion for empowering people with disabilities.
- A team player, willing to work collaboratively with other trustees and staff to achieve our strategic vision.
- The ability to think strategically, analyse complex issues, and develop creative solutions.
- Availability to attend Board meetings (4 per year), committee meetings (4 per year), other meetings, and engage with individuals with disabilities on an ongoing basis.
- A strong commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities and promoting their active participation in decision-making.
- The ability to understand and empathise with the diverse needs and perspectives of adults with care and support needs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for facilitating engagement and collaboration.
This is a voluntary role, but the impact you will make is invaluable. If you are passionate about driving excellence in care and safeguarding, we would love to hear from you.
To Apply
Please submit a complete application form via CharityJob.
Closing Date for Applications: 11th May 2025
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming a new Trustee to our team!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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We’re looking for a new fundraising volunteer and/or director! Are you passionate about securing funds for grassroot organisations?
This opportunity involves overseeing Fuel Poverty Action’s fundraising plans and strategy, reaching out to donors and promoting our vital campaigns through grant bids to help end fuel poverty in the UK.
This role would require an average of 16-20 hrs per month and can be done remotely. We are also open to you joining FPA’s board of directors, subject to capacity and experience.
This offers a chance to directly contribute to tackling fuel poverty and ensuring access to affordable energy for all whilst strategizing and learning alongside great activists. If you're eager to contribute, we’d love to hear from you!
Tasks:
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Organise and manage our fundraising planning and pipeline
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Reach out to potential donors and help build relationships
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Lead on grant applications
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Work closely with the team to develop new fundraising strategies
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Contribute ideas and experience to FPA campaigns
Closing date for applications: April 20th 2025
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