Youth Volunteering Programme Volunteer Roles in Manchester

Bright Futures UK works with young people who have been forced to take time out from education due to chronic illness. We provide programmes to help stimulate learning in addition to having a social aspect that offers respite to isolation these young people face due to their unfortunate circumstances.

We are urgently looking for a warm and energetic volunteer tutor to provide educational support and a fun, safe space for these young people. Tutoring experience is not essential as full training is given. Our sessions also are all currently online.

We need someone who is able to engage with young people in a positive and friendly way, helping them overcome their experiences and not feel defined by their illness. You would engage with a young person on a one-to-one basis to help catch up on their studies, increase their confidence in their own skills, and have some fun with them in order to help them progress.

The young people we work with have missed so many experiences in school which we take for granted. The time you can offer to help fill in those missed periods is invaluable to their development. Your sessions will be fully supported by Bright Futures UK staff – from questions or queries, resources or materials or just to bounce an idea off the team, we’re here to help.

Volunteering with Bright Futures UK is something that can easily fit into your working day or a busy schedule with commitment starting from as little as 1 hour per week. We are so grateful for any support you might be able to provide, as are our young people.

We’re looking forward to working with you to help our young people reach their true potential! 

Practical Considerations:

We cover all expenses and materials used.

We are asking for 30 minuets - one hour online a week.

DBS will be provided where needed.

Safeguarding training provided with certification.

Must be 18 or over to volunteer.

About Roots Academy

At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.

Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.

Role Summary

As a Fundraising Volunteer, you will work with the fundraising team lead to raise funds for Roots Academy. The funds will be used to support Roots Academy’s work – providing free, essential Islamic education to university students across the UK and beyond.

Key tasks

• Using your connections and communication skills, raise awareness of Roots Academy’s work, and ask for donations in an effort to raise money to support our education programmes.
• This may include but is not limited to:

○ Networking, attending or hosting events

○ Reaching out to contacts, mosques, and community centres

○ Arranging and attending collections

○ Online fundraising through Launchgood, Justgiving or other online platforms

○ Other ways of fundraising e.g. bake sales, bucket collections, challenges etc.

What we’re looking for

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of the Muslim community
• Passionate about Islamic education

What we have to offer

• Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
• Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
• Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
• Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.

Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.

Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.

                    While gaining invaluable experience, practice your passion within real-life scenarios. 

We’re looking for Social Media Manager volunteers to join our team, who will play a key role in the growth of our brand messages and visions. The ideal candidate will assist us grow our on-line presence and increase traffic to our digital channels.

Responsibilities
Increase traffic to our digital channels
Grow our brand messages, visions and on-line presence.

Requirements
Working experience with online digital marketing & Social Media
Strong verbal, written, and organisational skills.
Enthusiastic, Dedicated and willing to learn.

The role could be entirely remote and is unremunerated but all reasonable expenses will be met.

About TESYouth
TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a NFP social enterprise which focuses on improving the rate of youth employment, through volunteering, interactive and skill-based workshops, work-experience and training programmes. Together with our strategic partners, we collaborate with organisations to provide youth to develop their skills, and to assist in achieving their career aspirations.

While gaining invaluable experience in Content Creation, practice your passion within real-life scenarios. 

Join a group who aspire to think big, have fun, and create work that stands out. We’re looking for a passionate dedicated individual to join our team, who will play a key role in the growth of our brand messages and visions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating contents for our digital channels.

If you are enthusiastic, passionate and are excited to contribute your content creation skills to a meaningful cause, join us. Together, we can create a positive and lasting impact in our community.

Responsibilities
Create attention-grabbing contents.
Work well with collaborators in our creative and marketing teams.

Requirements
Strong verbal, written, and organisational skills.
Dedicated and willing to learn.

Please note the role is a voluntary position and could be entirely remote. Any incurred reasonable expenses will be paid.

ABOUT TESYouth
TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a NFP social enterprise which focuses on improving the rate of youth employment, through volunteering, interactive and skill-based workshops, work-experience and training programmes. Together with our strategic partners, we collaborate with organisations to provide youth to develop their skills, and to assist in achieving their career aspirations.

Are you passionate about nurturing future leaders and enhancing global leadership skills? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to manage and support our Global Leadership Development (GLD) program.

 Role: GLD Management Volunteer (Part-Time)

Responsibilities:

- Oversee the implementation and progress of the GLD program.

- Ensure that volunteers and participants receive the correct training materials and MOUs.

- Monitor the signing and submission of MOUs by all participants.

- Maintain accurate records of participant progress and compliance.

- Coordinate with the HR and training teams to address any issues or improvements.

- Provide regular updates and reports on the status of the GLD program.

Requirements:

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

- Experience in leadership development or training programs is a plus.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.

- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.

What We Offer:

- An opportunity to support global leadership and development efforts.

- Experience in managing and implementing leadership programs.

- Personal and professional growth opportunities.

- A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Join us in developing the leaders of tomorrow and making a global impact!

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Together, we can achieve great things.

The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for Non – Trustee Committee Members to support our UK Public Mental Health Committee

Deadline: 21 October

Location: Primarily online

Salary: n/a, voluntary expenses

Hours: 2- 4 per month

Contract type: For 3 years initially

The Mental Health Foundation are the UK’s leading charity for public mental health. We work in each of the UK nations to advance our mission to prevent mental health problems and tackle inequalities. This has never been more important. As a member of our Public Mental Health Committee, you will play an important role in guiding our research, policy and programmes. These are voluntary, non-Trustee advisory positions which will bring you a rewarding experience, a chance to further your professional development and an opportunity to help the Foundation deliver its mission. In this role you will:

· Participate in 5 online meetings and one in-person meeting each year

· Provide support, advice and insights to the senior team on the strategy and key areas

What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?

We are seeking 2-3 new advisers who will bring different skills, experiences and perspectives to strengthen our Public Mental Health Committee. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from applicants that have experience of;

· Policymaking or public health at UK level

· Refugee and asylum seeker issues and/or anti-racism work

· The use of new technologies including AI in prevention

We value the involvement of people who bring knowledge of lived experience of mental health issues. To strengthen and maintain diversity on the Committees, we would particularly welcome applications from young people, women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds.

Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. 

How to apply

If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and submit your application via our website.  Please ensure you attach an up-to-date CV and statement of suitability answering all points of the person specification.  Applications will close at 5pm on Monday 21st October and we are unable to accept late applications.  Interviews are planned for Wednesday 6th and/or Thursday 7th November.

We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with.  Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme.  Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.

If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us  We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment.  Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview.  Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing).  We have moved to a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Family Lives operate a free confidential helpline for anyone experiencing difficulties in their family or relationship.

Our volunteers take calls from parents and carers on a wide range of subjects, whether that might be issues around separation and divorce, isolation, depression, bullying and abuse, dealing with behavioural problems, etc. You can find out more about our services on our website.

We are a national service with home-based call takers county wide and we also have a call centre in Old Hatfield Hertfordshire. Once trained volunteers sign up for a weekly 4-hour shift comprising 3 hours ‘online’ followed by a debrief session with your supervisor which can lasts around half to one hour. 

We recruit volunteers with a range of backgrounds and experiences though we ask that volunteers have experience of parenting or working with children and young people, are good listeners and have a willingness to learn. Being remote it will be very important that you have a PC/laptop, plug in headset with microphone, good Wi-Fi and a private place to work from home. 

You need to be a UK resident.

Our training programme is excellent and will give you the opportunity to develop the skills needed to offer empathic support and guidance to callers whatever their circumstances; all shifts are overseen by a regular shift supervisor who provides ongoing remote support. We ask our volunteers to make a commitment of 1 year (with time off for holidays), obviously we understand that circumstances sometimes make that an impossibility but can be helpful to know at the outset that is the general expectation. 

We have call taker training sessions that run over five sessions and is done remotely connecting you via a Microsoft Teams link.

You would need to be able to attend all five sessions from one of these remote training groups and be available on four occasions to listen into calls, this can be organised remotely.

Remote Call Taker Training Dates:

November training dates:

Module 1 – Monday 4th November

Module 2 – Wednesday 6th November

Module 3 – Monday 11th November

Module 4 – Wednesday 13th November

Module 5 – Monday 18th November

10am to 2pm

Please note that all roles offered are subject to a satisfactory DBS being obtained, you will receive details of documentation required prior to your training and this must all be in no later than the second session of your training.

Do you want to make high quality, inclusive relationships and sex education a reality for all children and young people? Join us! 

Read on to find out about our trustee vacancies. The information contained in this document is also available from our website here. 

About the Sex Education Forum

The Sex Education Forum is the voice of Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) in England. First established in 1987, we have helped support generations of educators and campaigned successfully for the introduction of compulsory Relationships and Sex Education in all schools. 

In 2021 we established ourselves as an independent charity. We have a team of six staff, who work remotely, and are passionate about RSE. We have more than 70 Partner organisations and hundreds of members, who we bring together regularly, mostly through online events. We have formed a partnership with the youth-led organisation Make it Mandatory so that we can support each other to meet our shared goal to extend inclusive RSE to post-16 and make a difference to the lives of young people. 

What we do

Now that RSE is compulsory, we are focused on ensuring that children and young people get the good quality RSE lessons they have been promised, and that educators have the skills and knowledge necessary to provide inclusive RSE. One of the services that we offer is high-quality RSE training for teachers, foster carers and other youth professionals.

The experiences and voices of young people are central to our work. Some young people, especially those who are marginalised, are still missing out on RSE so we’re paying particular attention to addressing those gaps. We work closely with young people to design and launch our annual Young People’s RSE Poll. This gives us more data about the experiences of young people and what needs to change. 

About the board of trustees

Our board is made up of between 8 and 12 volunteers who are all passionate about the work of the charity and committed to ensuring all children and young people can access high quality, evidence-based and inclusive Relationships and Sex Education. Our trustees each bring different skills and types of experience, and are valued for their contribution. 

Being a trustee can be very rewarding, because you see the impact that your advice has on the working of our charity. You get to develop yourself and gain skills, and have the chance to help shape what we do and how we do it. Crucially, trustees help us stick to our values and principles and in doing so, make sure that we fulfil our commitment to making RSE accessible to all young people.  

Who are we looking for 

We are looking for up to four new Trustees to join our current Board. We are keen to recruit people with fundraising, financial management, lived experience or youth participation expertise. We would like to encourage more young trustees (aged 18 years old and above) to join our board. Read the role description below and don’t feel you have to tick all the boxes. If you have some of these skills to offer please give it a go. 

Sex Education Forum Trustee role description 

1. Help develop the Sex Education Forum’s overall strategy to meet our charitable objectives, and evaluate our performance in meeting these objectives.  
2. Keep informed about the activities of the Sex Education Forum and wider issues of RSE policy and practice which affect our work.
3. Bring to the fore the needs and perspectives of the diverse children, young people and educators that the Sex Education Forum seeks to support, and ensure that our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion vision and action plan is implemented and reviewed.
4. Be part of the trustee team, who must ensure the financial stability of the Sex Education Forum and that our funds and resources are only used for pursuing our charitable objectives.
5. Contribute to good governance of the Sex Education Forum, for example by taking part in regular discussions and monitoring of organisational risks.
6. Attend meetings and be part of at least one sub-committee, reading papers in preparation for meetings and carrying out the actions you agree to (travel expenses will be paid when meetings are held in person)
7. Use your skills, knowledge and experience  to help the Board of Trustees reach good decisions. 

This is the role for all trustees on our board. We are also recruiting for four different areas of skills and expertise. 

Youth participation role

This role is our internal expert on participation and youth inclusion, providing staff and trustees with guidance and support on how to meaningfully and effectively involve young people in the design and delivery of SEF’s work. We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience designing and delivering participation programmes enabling young people to have a stronger voice within an organisation
• Has experience supporting staff or other adults build their skills and knowledge of working with young people
• Has strong anti-oppressive practice and experience supporting the participation of marginalised, minoritised and racialised young people, including by challenging the systems and structures that impact them the hardest
• Has an understanding of safeguarding 

Lived experience role 

You might have recently received RSE at school or college and feel that you can support the board in championing the needs of our beneficiaries (children and young people) in everything we do. We are looking for someone who: 

• Knows what a positive difference it makes to have inclusive, high quality RSE
• Has experience speaking up for inclusive, high quality RSE for themselves or others 
• Understands relationships and sex education issues through their own life experience 
• Wants to ensure that marginalised, minoritised and racialised people are fully included in RSE and the running of the Sex Education Forum 

Finance role

This role will provide the financial management skills to support Sex Education Forum’s financial health and sustainability and who can bring financial insight to our team. This role offers the opportunity to grow into a more formal Treasurer position. We are looking for someone who will:

• Bring their financial/accounting knowledge to work with the Chief Executive in overseeing the financial operations of the charity.
• Collaborate with the Chair and Deputy Chair of the board to ensure the charity meets its financial governance responsibilities.
• Ensure that appropriate accounting and financial management systems are in place. 
• Lead on supporting the Chief Executive with banking related matters, including being an authorised signatory.
• Collaborate with the Chief Executive to ensure that adequate and regular financial reports are presented to the board.

Fundraising role 

This role will bring fundraising experience to help us secure funds that will drive our sustainability and increase our impact. Sex Education Forum is at a pivotal moment for growth so we are looking for someone who can:

• Strategically evaluate where fundraising aligns with the Sex Education Forum’s mission and objectives, ensuring that it supports our broader business plan
• Identify and actively pursue funding opportunities for the Sex Education Forum within statutory, charitable trusts and corporate settings. 
• Advise on the development of funding proposals, providing support to the CEO
• Provide oversight of Sex Education Forum’s fundraising activities to ensure they are carried out in an ethical, transparent, and legally compliant manner 
• Provide written and verbal communication skills to assist in the creation of funding proposals, grant-writing experience not mandatory but would be an asset

Time commitment 

Approximately 1-2 hours per week (for example this could be meetings, responding to emails) and attendance at six board meetings per year. At least two of these meetings are held in London, the others are online. Meetings last two hours (online) and around three hours when we meet in person. 

Is this role for me? 

Previous experience as a Trustee is not required. You can apply if you are 18 years old or above. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants that represent the diversity of young people and educators that Sex Education Forum seeks to support. Full induction will be provided. Travel expenses to attend trustee meetings in London are provided. 

How to apply

If you are interested in applying, please complete the application form and email it to us by the closing date (28 October). If you believe you have what it takes to do the job but don’t match every point on the role description, that’s fine - we welcome your application and will be happy to consider it. If you need help with the application or have an access requirement, please get in touch.

For more information about the role

If you would like an informal chat about the role, our Trustees and Chief Executive are very happy to help. Please contact Lucy Emmerson, Chief Executive.

More about the Sex Education Forum 

For more details about the Sex Education Forum, please see our website, Instagram, LinkedIn, the profiles of our current board of trustees and our Young People’s RSE Poll. Our certified accounts are available from the Charity Commission. 

The information in this document and the application form is available from our website here. 

Closing date for applications: Midnight, 28 October 2024

Interviews: Friday 15th November 2024 

We hope you will consider joining us at this exciting time for the organisation.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

We are looking for a new Honorary Treasurer to join our diverse Board of Trustees. This is a key role within the organisation, offering a wonderful opportunity to make a difference to the lives of separated children arriving in the UK.

In addition to the general responsibilities of a Trustee, the Honorary Treasurer maintains an overview of The Separated Child Foundation’s financial affairs, monitors the financial administration of the charity and provides financial management advice and information to the Board of Trustees and to the Chief Executive.

Main responsibilities

• Making sure the charity keeps proper accounts

• Reviewing the charity’s financial performance

• Drawing up or reviewing policies for finance and investment

• Ensuring that the charity has robust and effective financial controls in place

• Liaising with external bookkeeping providers and with the charity’s Independent Examiner

• Reporting on financial matters where relevant

• Acting as a counter signatory on bank payments

• Liaising with external payroll provider regarding payroll preparation for new employees

• Ensuring our banking services are fit for purpose

Financial overview

• Act as the main interface between the Board of Trustees and the Chief Executive on financial matters

• Advise the Board as necessary on its financial duties and responsibilities

• Maintain an overview of the organisation’s financial status and viability and provide overall financial management advice to the Board and to the Chief Executive

• Advise and monitor financial risks to which the organisation is exposed

• Oversight of and input into financial controls

• Involvement in the preparation of the Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts (TARA) and Annual Review

Strategic input and budget monitoring

• Work with the Chief Executive to draft 1-3 year budgets to deliver the strategic plan

• Advise on the financial implications of the strategic plan

• Support the Chief Executive’s review of monthly management accounts as needed

Additionally, the Honorary Treasurer is a key member of the Management Committee, which – amongst other duties – reviews and makes recommendations to the Board on staff pay in line with the charity’s policy

About Us:

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs and rights of children in impoverished communities around the world. Our mission is to provide education, healthcare, and shelter to those in need, empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and build a brighter future. We rely on the dedication and passion of volunteers to support our programs and make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Opportunity:

IHF is currently seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Volunteer Web Search Specialist. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your skills and expertise to support our mission of providing essential services to underserved communities.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct web searches to gather relevant information and data for IHF programs and initiatives.

- Analyze search results to identify trends, resources, and opportunities for improvement.

- Collaborate with IHF teams to gather requirements and support project objectives.

- Utilize various search engines and tools to optimize search efficiency and accuracy.

- Assist in the development of strategies to enhance IHF's online presence and visibility.

Requirements:

- Strong passion for humanitarian work and making a difference in the lives of others.

- Excellent research and analytical skills.

- Proficiency in using search engines and web research tools.

- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

- Willingness to commit at least 5-10 hours per week to volunteer work.

Benefits:

- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of underserved communities.

- Gain valuable experience in web research and data analysis.

- Work remotely and contribute your skills from anywhere in the world.

- Join a global community of volunteers dedicated to humanitarian causes.

- Receive training and support from experienced IHF team members.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to contribute your skills to support our mission, we encourage you to apply for this volunteer opportunity with IHF. Together, we can create positive change and empower communities around the world. Apply now to join our team!