Community Post Type: Volunteering

Volunteer Schools Speaker – The Air Ambulance Service (Liverpool)

Are you confident in public speaking in schools and able to engage young people?

We have created an exciting new club for children and young people called #TheCrew which encourages members to become ambassadors of the charity, learn new skills and have access to special events.

We are looking for confident speakers preferably with experience of working with children and young people, to attend schools and/or groups to raise awareness of this amazing club and encourage children and young people to get involved In this role you could be involved in: Visiting schools to talk to children about #TheCrew, present at school assemblies and engage them to sign up Being an ambassador for The Children’s Air Ambulance to raise awareness in your local area Making connections locally with schools and groups to arrange talks

This role is completely flexible however we anticipate that you will be required mostly in the mornings (to coincide with school assemblies) and early evenings. We are ideally looking for volunteers who are able to commit to regular engagement with us. Previous experience of presenting would be great but as long as you are confident speaking in front of a group then don’t worry, you’ll be provided with all the training and tools you need.

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Treasurer / Trustee – Reach Volunteering (Liverpool)

We are looking for someone who is keen to ‘give back’ through volunteering to join our board who is experienced financial management and accounting.

What will you be doing?

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact to the lives of women, their families and communities of Liverpool. Health and Information Support Centre (WHISC) was founded 40 years ago to provide support to women of Liverpool on a broad range of health issues and challenges.

WHISC plays a vital role in the supporting vulnerable women, their families and the community who often find it challenging to find the must needed support from mainstream services. We are looking for a Treasurer to join an active and passionate board of trustees who is positive, proactive, open and experienced in driving change. If this is you then we would love to hear from you!

What are we looking for?

Experienced in leading and managing business financials – operational and strategically

Experienced of tax and fund-raising

Auditing

P&L

Planning

Financial controls and reporting

What difference will you make?

The role of treasurer is pivotal in supporting and leading WHISC through the next stage of its developing, ensuring the ongoing financial health of the charity. The role will involve:

Contributing to the strategic direction and development of WHISC

Preparing and presenting financial reports to the board or trustees

Advising and guiding the board on decisions that impact the financial health of the charity

overseeing the preparation, scrutiny and financial rigour of the charity

ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements (both financial and charities commission)

support and guide the senior management team to ensure good skill and judgement is applied when making decisions on the use of the charities money.

To apply, see here

Chairperson – Reach Volunteering (Wallasey)

Dementia Together Wirral is a volunteer-led charity providing relief by way of social support and friendship by way of events and activities to those affected by dementia in its many forms. The charity Is seeking a chairperson for its Board of trustees to lead the charity forward in its strategy for the future.

The vacancy is arising due to the forthcoming stepping down of the present chair who shall give way and remain a trustee. Existing trustees are active within the day-to-day running of the charity.

For the position, the candidate would be interviewed by the existing Board members and accepted as trustee. Candidate shall have a general background in a similar position covering strategy, governance, finance, with personnel management and fundraising experience being an advantage.

The duties of the chairperson are many and varied essentially for ensuring that the charity achieves its aims and objective in line with its constitution and business plan while maintaining a professional and caring approach to the environment in which the charity provides its events and activities. The specific duties of a trustee are explained within the Charity Commission document, The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do (CC3). A knowledge of The Seven Principles of Public Life also known as The Nolan Principles is also a mandatory requirement.

The chairperson is the face of the charity and is required to represent the charity in all aspects such as legal, commercial, educational, and operational, giving guidance and attending external influential meetings and events of relative interest or that do or may affect the performance and reach of the charity. Such meetings may be computer-based or involve travel which would be reimbursed. Chair is responsible for arranging leadership and mentoring internally to allow and encourage trustees, staff and volunteers to achieve their maximum potential for the charity.

The current cycle includes quarterly Board meetings, an Annual General Meeting, timely submission of Trustee Annual Report to Charity Commission and is supported by individual financial, administrative, fundraising and volunteer meetings reporting to the Board for analysis and monitoring of progress.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with a least three years experiences in a leadership role and an understanding of how an organisation is run – as well as practical knowledge and experience of good governance in action.

What difference will you make?

As a charity, our main objective is to relieve the social isolation experience by those affected by dementia across the Wirral, and their carers. The day-to-day challenges faced by those affected by dementia often go unseen by most, but can be limiting to continue a normal life such as the stress and confusion caused in social environments. This social isolation from the community, friends and even family, deprives people of a sense of purpose and hope, and negatively affects their confidence and mental health. Dementia Together Wirral produce a monthly calendar of dementia friendly activities and events which are free to members, and provide an opportunity to socialise with new friends who understand, in a safe environment, where they are supported by our volunteers and their peers. We bring respite from isolation, encourage members to reconnect with their community, and provide a rare opportunity to regain their confidence and sense of purpose.

Before you apply

Please apply through Reach in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience.

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Reading Coaches – Read Easy (Liverpool)

Once trained, you will be linked with an adult who wants to improve their reading, and will then help them work through the Turning Pages phonics-based reading programme.

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Practical Reserve Work (Conservation Crew) – RSPB (Southport)

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers aged 13 to 18 to join our young practical Conservation Crew at Ribble Reserves National Nature Reserve (NNR), including Marshside and Hesketh Out Marsh, RSPB. RSPB nature reserves are special places for people and wildlife and we rely on volunteers to keeps these habitats thriving and in good condition.

It might seem like these wild places have always just been there. But quite often we have to work really hard to maintain habitats to be in the best condition for wildlife. We have lost a lot of wild landscapes, so the small places that we do have, need a bit of extra care.

As a Youth Reserve Work Party Volunteer you will be joining a regular practical work party team to undertake practical habitat management tasks:

– Cutting and clearing vegetation.

– Maintaining and managing tools and equipment.

– Creating and maintaining visitor infrastructure, such as paths, benches and hides.

– Following Health and Safety protocols.

If you enjoy being outdoors, meeting new people and hands on conservation work, then this role could be the perfect opportunity for you. Working alongside experienced staff and volunteers who will guide and teach you the importance of our work and how we all can make a difference to wildlife and people. You will be part of Marshside and Hesketh Out Marsh, RSPB Conservation Crew with like minded, enthusiastic and passionate individuals who share a love for wildlife. This role does involve a reasonable amount of physical activity, so will enable you to keep your fitness levels high, as well as helping your mental health and wellbeing. You will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are making a genuine contribution to nature conservation, and you might find it rewarding to safeguard nature in the area you are working to protect.

The Conservation Crew programme is aimed at 13 to 18 year olds. Sessions will be delivered on the first Sunday of each month. The Aim of the sessions is to give young people an opportunity to gain experience to learn and understand practical conservation within a conservation organisation. Thus, being able to learn additional skills and knowledge about habitat management and why it is so important.

To apply, see here

Home Visitor – Blind Veterans UK (Widnes / Work from home)

Can you spare a few hours a week to brighten someone’s day?

Our 101 year old blind veteran would like a volunteer to visit him at home and provide crucial social interaction. He loves to read the newspaper and play the crossword, watch football and ‘how it’s made’ documentaries, and sit in his lovely garden. If you have an hour a week to spare you could make a huge impact on this blind veteran who, due to family living far away, doesn’t get out often or have many companions.

We are committed to supporting our blind veterans no matter where they are. Our community home visitors provide crucial social interaction for our veterans who can’t reach our centres, and can often feel isolated or lonely. By popping by once a week or fortnight to see a veteran in their area, home visitors are a friendly face that can make all the difference to our veterans. A visit could be a simple chat and a cup of tea, helping out with odd jobs around the home that can otherwise be a struggle for our veterans to complete or getting out and about in the local area. You will never be asked to do any personal care.

Although you will be working in the community independently, your manager is only a phone call away and there is a network of other volunteers for you to link in with too. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 years and understand the importance of confidentiality and relationship boundaries. The role can be flexible around your other commitments, but we ask that you are reliable and punctual for our veterans. You will be fully trained and supported so you feel comfortable and confident in your volunteering.

The applicant is required to either be local or willing to travel to the location (Widnes).

To apply, see here

Retail Volunteer (Till & Customer Service – Old Swan) – British Red Cross

Your local British Red Cross shop has a variety of activities available for volunteers to support us in. From sorting stock & preparing donated items for sale to providing great customer service to our donors and customers – we have something to suit most people’s interests.

Our shop is a great place to learn new skills and share existing ones. **We are currently looking for Till and Customer Service volunteers to help us in our shop.

** If you have a positive outlook, enjoy speaking to new people and are confident in learning how to use a shop till, then this may be for you.

**Till and Customer Service – typical activities:** – Using the shop till to take payment for items – Promoting Gift Aid to maximise our fundraising potential – Helping and advising customers – Undertaking general activities in the shop No experience is needed. Full training will be provided.

**When can I volunteer?** A few hours during the week/weekend - as agreed with the shop manager. There is no minimum commitment or fixed hours, we only ask that we agree hours you are confident you can attend and that you let us know where these hours may change.  **Interested?** Please click on the apply button and we will be in contact soon.

**Not sure?** We have a range of opportunities and activities for volunteers in our shops, these are all available to view and apply to by searching your town/city name on this site.

**Diversity** is something we celebrate. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong. We want to create an inclusive environment and promote and spread the power of kindness. As part of creating an inclusive space we have an expenses policy that prioritises volunteers not being out of pocket for expenses linked to your role. If upfront costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about this to find alternatives. We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us. We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone.

**Health and Safety Statement** We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment. We will also have a conversation with you to discuss any adjustments you may need. As we take great care to ensure that all our volunteers are safe and supported, there may be some locations where we won’t be able to host 15-17 year olds.

Please get in touch so that we can help you find a suitable volunteering opportunity. If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at volunteerrecruitment@redcross.org.uk

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Volunteer Telephone Befriender – Methodist Homes (Work from home)

MHA is the largest charity care provider for older people in the UK. Our mission is to inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life.

As a Volunteer Telephone Befriender, you’ll help improve the quality of life for older people who are socially isolated and may feel lonely.

You’ll call once a week to have a chat for about half an hour to help the person feel less isolated. You’ll also encourage them to access services and facilities within their community.

Times and Commitment:

30 minute call per week in the comfort of your own home. Days and times can be flexible.

We ask you to be able to commit on a regular basis for a minimum of six months

To apply, see here

Marketing and Media – Reach Volunteering (Warrington)

In an exciting time for the Branch, we are now recruiting. You’ll play a vital role in making sure that the Branch achieves its core purpose.

What will you be doing?

Take the lead in assisting the Branch to generate and develop social media strategies to maximise the promotion of animal welfare, rehoming campaigns, fundraising opportunities, and engagement with local supporters.

  • Support the Branch Manager in using social media effectively and working within the social media strategy.
  • Support the Branch in ensuring any social media or marketing content is in line with RSPCA brand guidelines.
  • Responsible for feeding back key insights and performance markers to the branch manager and branch support manager.
  • Support the Branch in promoting animal welfare campaigns and events using digital media.
  • Appreciate and support the aims and policies of the RSPCA.

What are we looking for?

We are committed to creating a team which is representative of our society and in particular, our community and surrounding areas so encourage people from any background to apply for any of our opportunities.Alongside marketing and social media experience, an interest in photography, graphic design, and developing original content to help promote the Branch animals for rehoming and Branch events would be welcomed but is not essential for the role. You would be creative, innovative, bring a fresh perspective, and can put ideas into action. You will need to be able to work with people and have good interpersonal skills. You do not need to be an expert although commitment, common sense, and the ability to be objective are vital.

What difference will you make?

By increasing awareness of our cause and the positive work that we do for animals in our care.

To apply, see here

Bookkeeper – Reach Volunteering (Liverpool)

We are looking for a Bookkeeper to help manage day-to-day financial tasks. Our charity is dedicated to providing music therapy for people of all ages and abilities with health and educational needs

What will you be doing?

  • Managing finances, fees and financial overheads for MusicPlace North-West
  • Preparing and sending out monthly invoices and ensuring timely receipt of payment
  • Processing all payments to MusicPlace including any cheques
  • Maintaining Xero accounting software including bank reconciliations (Experience of Xero would be an advantage).

The work can be done from your own home and at flexible times.

What are we looking for?

  • Good working knowledge of UK Financial Reporting Standards
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications including Excel and Word
  • Experienced in Xero accounting software
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated with an enthusiastic and proactive approach
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Meticulous with an ‘eye for detail’

What difference will you make?

Your help and expertise will enable us to maintain and develop this important therapeutic service at a time of increasing need.

Before you apply

  • Please apply through Reach in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete our additional application form.”
  • Please contact us via Reach with any questions
  • Interviews will be an informal Zoom chat with our Chair of Trustees and our CEO
  • Please provide a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience

To apply, see here