Prison to Community Link Volunteer
- locations
- Devon SSMTR - Magdalene House
- time type
- Part time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- JR011187
Together Drug and Alcohol Service is the commissioned community drug and alcohol provision for Devon. It provides a range of support, interventions and treatments for those wanting to make positive changes to their drug and/or alcohol use, as well raising awareness and supporting family members.
We have a dedicated Criminal Justice Team that helps people who have become involved in the criminal justice system and who wish to make changes to their drug and/or alcohol use. This involves writing reports to the Court in line with community sentencing, liaising with Probation in order to facilitate Court Orders relating to drug and/or alcohol use and supporting those released from prison as they transition back to community living.
Role overview:
We are looking for a volunteer to meet people on the day they are released from prison, who can support these individuals to attend initial appointments across organisations in the community.
This role would be well suited to someone looking to gain experience working within the criminal justice system and who is willing to develop understanding of the challenges the early days of living back in the community can bring.
Individuals with lived experience are also strongly encouraged.
Volunteers would need to be available from 8am on the day(s) they volunteer, to meet clients in the reception lounge of HMP Exeter // HMP Channing’s Wood.
Tasks may include:
- Supporting people to attend appointments with probation, allocated police officers or Together Drug and Alcohol Services.
- Providing a supportive, non-judgemental and listening ear.
- Co-facilitating group support sessions, including SMART Recovery meetings (training provided)
- Signposting to other activities / support the service user to work alongside other organisations e.g. GP or additional mental health support services.
All volunteers are asked to adhere to organisational policies including safeguarding, information governance and health and safety.
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
We would love you to bring to this role:
- A confident and friendly approach
- A willingness to learn
- Ability to problem solve
- Awareness of the challenges / barriers faced by people entering / at risk of entering the criminal justice system
Skills we would like you to bring to the role:
- Confident IT skills – aside from any IT skills required for the role, some of our mandatory training is done online through eLearning modules
- Professional, honest and committed
- Non-judgmental towards people with lived experience of criminal justice, drugs/alcohol addiction and recovery, mental health or other associated issues
- Good time keeping
- Able to work as part of a team, on own initiative and to instruction
- A driving licence and own transport would be an advantage but is not essential
- An understanding of Waythrough – information is available on our website, and you can call a specific project to make enquiries.
- A genuine interest in being part of the mission, vision and promise of Waythrough
Ability to maintain professional boundaries, adhere to Waythrough policies and media guidelines, engage in supervision, and complete relevant training
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy:
Discounts from various schemes
Training and personal development
A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
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Family Support Centre Housekeeper Location: The Joshua Tree Support Centre, Sandiway, CW8 2GW Hours: 20 hours per week (Mon-Friday 10am-2pm as standard but flexibility will be required) Contract: Fixed term, Part-Time Salary: £23,962 FTE Reports to: Family Support Team Leader A warm welcome starts with you At The Joshua Tree, we support families affected by childhood cancer, providing emotional, health and wellbeing support throughout their journey and beyond. Our Family Support Centre is a place where families can breathe, find comfort, and feel at home. We’re recruiting for a new Centre Housekeeper Role to help us maintain high standards, deliver a warm home-from home experience and ensure safety through rigorous infection control measures. The person we will appoint will take pride in creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment where every visitor feels cared for the moment they walk through the door. About the role As our Centre Housekeeper, you’ll be much more than a cleaner. You’ll be the friendly face who helps to ensure families support sessions run smoothly, offering a warm greeting, making a cup of tea, keeping activity rooms clean and ready for use. Adapting to the operational challenges that come with a fast paced, changing environment. You’ll make sure every corner of the Centre, including our family accommodation, is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort. You’ll also support staff and volunteers to create a space that truly feels special to the families who visit us. About you We’re looking for someone who is: • Naturally warm, friendly and approachable. • Proud of keeping things clean, organised and welcoming. • Comfortable chatting with families and putting people at ease. • A team player who can also work independently and use initiative. • Flexible and reliable, with a “can-do” attitude. • Experienced in housekeeping, cleaning or hospitality. • Understanding of high cleaning standards and infection control practices. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries. • Well-organised, with strong attention to detail and time management skills. • Flexible and able to adapt to the changing needs of the Centre. • Capable of meeting the physical demands of the role. • Positive attitude and commitment to the values of the charity. Key Responsibilities Centre Environment & Housekeeping • Carry out all cleaning duties before and during activities within the Centre to a consistently high standard. • Maintain laundry, linen and kitchen areas, ensuring regular washing and stock rotation. • Ensure safe and economic use of cleaning materials and equipment; assist with ordering cleaning supplies and maintaining stock levels. • Take pride in creating a warm, tidy, and welcoming environment for families, visitors and staff. • Support volunteers assisting with household and hospitality duties. • Monitor the centre during sessions, identifying and reporting any areas of concern relating to safety, cleanliness, or family needs. • Adhere to health and safety, safeguarding, and infection control procedures at all times. Hospitality & Front of House • Provide a friendly and reassuring presence to families and visitors. • Welcome guests, offer refreshments, and help create a calm and caring atmosphere. • Support the smooth running of the Centre, including preparing rooms for meetings, activities, or wellbeing sessions. • Occasionally assist with setting up events at the Centre. • Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity at all times. Teamwork & Charity Engagement • Work collaboratively with the Family Support and Volunteer Teams. • Attend relevant training, supervision and team meetings. • Support brand or fundraising activities, as directed by your line manager. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of our service by offering feedback and ideas. Why join us? You’ll be part of a caring, committed team making a real difference to families facing the challenges of childhood cancer. You’ll help keep our Centre the safe, comforting place it’s meant to be, a space filled with warmth, dignity and hope. We offer: • A welcoming and supportive work environment. • Training and ongoing development. • The chance to be part of a charity that changes lives every day.
Beannachar Camphill Community Job Description – Bank/Relief Support Worker Title of Post: Bank/Relief Support Worker Place of Work: Beannachar Camphill Community South Deeside Road, Banchory-Devenick, Aberdeen AB12 5YL Purpose of Job: Responsible to: Responsible for: Days and Hours To support residential and day students (adults age 18 to 30 with Learning Disabilities and/or other additional support needs) in their home and/or work Relevant House Co-ordinator and/or Workshop Leader Day and Residential students Daytime shifts (usually 8 hours) between 7am – 9:30pm Includes weekend working Flexible (days and length of shift) options possible Living wage £12.81 per hour Purpose of the role: Support workers work directly with people with additional support needs; providing personal care and developmental support, as needed, by each individual student both in the houses and sometimes in the workshops. The support worker actively promotes the rights of our students as individuals; helps them to achieve their potential by strengthening areas where they can develop; and assists in creating a safe and homely environment. Major Tasks: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. To promote and be responsible for the safety and welfare of all those living and working in the household and/or workshop in accordance with Beannachar’s Health and Safety Policy. To support the students (residents) living and working in the household and/or workshop. To support with the daily arrangements in the household and/or workshop and to ensure that all aspects of the care provided to students comply with the standards agreed by the Community in accordance with best professional care practice. To support, and assist when necessary, with the personal care of the students and seek to promote the development of the students towards as much independence as they are able. To support, and assist when necessary, with the work, social and recreational activities of the students and seek to promote the development of the Support Worker JD Aug 2023 Page 1 of 2 Beannachar Camphill Community Job Description – Bank/Relief Support Worker students in the learning of work and life skills to as high a level of independence as they are able. To maintain the required records and ensure, in conjunction with the relevant House Co-ordinator and/or Workshop Leader, that the student’s agreed Personal Development Plans and Risk Assessments are implemented. To abide by Beannachar’s Policies and Procedures at all times. To participate in House and General Staff Meetings. To attend training courses as required. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. To undertake any other tasks in Beannachar as requested by the Beannachar Management Group by mutual agreement. QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE No previous experience is required. Individuals new to Social Care work are welcome to apply. You should be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in developing vocational care skills. Beannachar will provide essential induction skills training. If you stay with us for at least 12 months, we will make it possible for you to undertake an SVQ 2 (or equivalent). It is a requirement by the SSSC that everyone employed in this capacity should be working towards achievement of this qualification. It would be great if you had: • Previous working/volunteering experience in a Camphill setting • Previous experience of working in a social care setting • Previous working/volunteering experience of any kind • Personal experience of being a carer (e.g. for a family member) • Hold a clean and current driving licence • SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or working towards a suitable qualification to meet SSSC requirements) • SSSC registration with/without conditions • PVG membership for work vulnerable adults • Have current Protection of Vulnerable Groups knowledge and understanding PERSONAL QUALITIES AND APTITUDES • Demonstrate a warm and flexible attitude • Have the ability to work as a helpful, positive member of a Team • Demonstrate good communication skills • Be willing to learn and share • Accept personal accountability • Ability to carry out the physical demands of the role Support Worker JD Aug 2023 Page 2 of 2
Job Introduction
- Location:Broad Oak, Brede, East Sussex
- Hourly rate:£12.70 per hour
- Hours per week:Full time (37.5 hours), Part time (15 - 30 hours)
- Training Provided:Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- Required:The ability to get to this location, as hard to reach using public transport.
- Sponsorship is not available for this position
Supporting people to live great lives
At Affinity Trust, we empower people to lead meaningful lives on their own terms. As a support worker, you will play a key role in promoting independence and building social connections. Your support will make a real difference in their lives.
Who will I support?
We’re looking for caring Support Workers to join our friendly team in Brede. You’ll support adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs with their everyday routines, which includes wellbeing and personal care, while encouraging them to enjoy what they love. From spending time in the garden, to theatre trips, regular visits to church, pub meals, and days out.
You will support people to use a variety of communication methods, as well as using technology aids such as iPads, so patience, creativity and a willingness to connect in different ways is essential.
You will need to be able to work flexibly across the week, including some weekends and some sleep-in shifts.
The ability to get to this location as early as 7am and finishing again at 10pm though is essential, as this home is hard to reach using public transport.
What benefits will I have?
We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:
- Stream– an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.
- Blue light card– we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants.
- Simply Health- Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and access to many more health benefits.
- Vivup– spread the cost of home and electronics items, or a bike to cycle to work through fixed salary reductions throughout the year.
- Buy and sell annual leave– transfer windows open twice a year.
- Pension and Life Assurance -you’ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.
If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check.
Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate. Apply without delay!
We’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
If you require any assistance to find out about current vacancies, making an application, or need any recruitment related documentation in a more accessible format please send an e-mail to: Recruitment@affinitytrust.org
INDKES
At Skills and Education Group, we are passionate about the advancement of skills and education to improve the lives of individuals. We provide regulated qualifications, funding opportunities and professional development programmes to further education and skills providers - and a whole lot more as well. We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Automotive External Quality Assurance and Compliance Lead.
About the role
The role is crucial in ensuring that DVSA-licence linked qualifications are delivered to a high standard. The role will be essential in monitoring, guiding and approving centres to ensure they are fully compliant and assessment activities are monitored appropriately.
Reporting to the Quality Manager, this role will be responsible for ensuring that all Skills and Education Group Approved Centres adhere to Skills and Education Group Awards standards and other regulatory requirements as set by Skills and Education Group Awards, OFQUAL and the DVSA.
You will be joining the Group at a pivotal stage in its development, as we grow and expand our provision across the UK. We are equally committed to your personal growth and development, and so in this role you will be supported in your continued professional development.
Who we are looking for
To be successful in this role, we require you to have an in-depth knowledge of the MOT and associated qualifications and automotive qualifications. Educated to a minimum Level 3 in a relevant vocational subject and to at least a Level 4 in Externally Assuring the Quality of Assessment Process and Practice. Time management and attention to detail will be critical, along with excellent interpersonal and IT skills.
We offer good terms and conditions of employment, with a generous holiday entitlement and a contributory pension scheme.
How to apply
Find out more about the role and how to apply here . You can also download the job description and person specification below.
Closing date: Applications close at 5pm on Thursday 29th January 2026.
No agencies please.
Should you not hear from us after four weeks of the closing date, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.
Activity Playworker
Location: The Hub, Finchley N3 3ED
Hours: Bank, Zero Hours
Contract: Permanent
Hourly Rate: £13.00 per hour
About the Role
Are you caring, patient, and motivated to make a positive difference for children and young people with additional needs?
Join our friendly Unity team as an Activity Playworker, where you’ll help create safe, inclusive and engaging play experiences for children and young people who attend our school holiday programmes and weekend clubs.
You’ll be part of a vibrant team that brings joy, creativity and care to every day. Helping each child develop confidence, friendships and new skills. You will be provided with full training to help you reach your full potential and gain the skills needed to support the children and young people who attend Unity.
Whether you’ve worked with children with disabilities before or are looking for a new challenge, we look forward to welcoming you into our enthusiastic and dedicated team!
About Our Children & Family Services
Norwood’s Children and Family Services support children and young people who are neurodiverse or have disabilities and their families to live happy, confident and connected lives.
We provide a range of therapeutic, practical and emotional support, including short breaks, family activities, and play schemes like Unity.
Everything we do is shaped around the individual: their interests, needs and potential. Whether it’s through play, care or learning, we believe every child should have the chance to be themselves, have fun, and thrive.
About Norwood
Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.
At Norwood, you’ll make a real difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team, guided by values of kindness, respect, empowerment and belonging. We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives.
Your Day-to-Day
- Support children and young people with have neuro developmental disabilities attending the school holiday schemes and weekend clubs.
- Create a fun, inclusive and engaging environment where children and young people feel safe, valued and free to express themselves through play.
- Use a personalised approach (based on information provided in a care plan) to ensure that their needs are met and they are supported to communicate in their preferred method (Speech, Makaton, Gestures, Symbols, etc.)
- Assist with personal care where required such as toileting, eating, drinking. Some of the children and young people we support have complex medical needs and require additional support to meet their basic needs; full training is provided.
- Ensure all activities meet health and safety standards and safeguarding expectations.
- Work collaboratively with other team members to plan and deliver high-quality experiences.
- Communicate effectively with the Service Manager, colleagues, and parents/carers to share updates or concerns.
- Help set up and tidy activity areas before and after sessions.
- Attend team meetings, debriefs and training sessions to continuously improve practice.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
- Experience working with children or young people.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Flexible and creative thinking, willing to adapt quickly to situations and go with the flow.
- Awareness of Health & Safety and safeguarding.
- Must be aged 18 or older.
Desirable:
- Experience supporting children or young people with disabilities.
- Understanding of neurodiversity and neurodevelopmental disabilities or a willingness to learn.
- QCF Level 2 (or equivalent) in childcare or a related subject.
- Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, the Jewish community.
Reward & Benefits
- Be part of a passionate, supportive team making a real difference in children’s lives.
- Flexible, rewarding work that fits around your availability.
- Full induction, supervision, and training provided.
- Opportunities to devel...
- Vacancy Type
- Permanent/Full Time
- Category
- Finance
(Finance) - Salary Range
- Grade C - £24,572.07 - £28,582.79 (can potentially move up to Grade D after a year)
- Hours
- 35 Hours
- Welsh Language Level Requirement
- Desirable
- Job Summary
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There are 2 members of the procurement team within Finance. This is a new post introduced to help with increasing volumes of work and new processes and procedures.
Main Purpose of job - To support the procurement function within Amgueddfa Cymru, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and delivering value for money in purchasing goods, services, and works.
A degree in Business, Finance, supply chain or related field is essential for this post.
Please do not use AI to produce your cover letter or CV.
Closing Date: 26 January 2026 at 5pm
Interview Date:11 February 2026
- Job Profile
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Job Profile document
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
Support Co-ordinator, Doncaster
Known within Avalon as a Support Co-Ordinator this role is better known in the Social Care Sector as a Senior Support Worker. This exciting and varied role will suit someone who’s passionate about providing outstanding care and wants to develop their management skills.
You will be responsible for assisting the local management team in undertaking basic management tasks, including managing staff rotas, undertaking direct observations of Support Workers, and updating support plans and risk assessments. You will also be required to provide direct support to the people we support.
We’re looking for candidates who have previous experience within the care sector. Experience of managing staff is desirable, but not essential. You must be computer literate due to the variety of IT based tasks associated with this role and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for business use is also essential.
You will need to be able to work flexibly as you may need to provide emergency support cover, which could include evenings, nights and weekends, and you will need to be able to travel between support sessions. You will participate on a rota basis in the out of hours on-call service, this is predominantly a telephone advice service, although some issues may require you to attend in person.
Why join the Avalon team?
- Customer contact time paid at £13.07 per hourPLUS we offer paid mileage, paid training, and lots of great benefits! We are a well-established care provider, providing you with a secure role and scope to develop. Appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.
You can view the Role Profile/Person Specification for this role HERE
Interested? Click the link below to complete to complete our quick application form. For more information, or to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tracy McGaw, Locality Manager, tracymcgaw@avalongroup.org.uk
Closing Date: 30th January 2026
Due to the terms of our sponsorship licence, we are currently not able to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship. Please only apply if you are already a resident in the UK with no sponsorship requirements.
We strive to ensure equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality or religion.
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German Teacher Trainee
Full time 1 year
Start date: August 2026
Apply by: June 2026
Passionate about languages and eager to inspire the next generation? Join our unique teacher training programme. We are recruiting passionate linguists to work towards their PGCE qualification and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Through our programme, you will gain the skills, knowledge and practical training needed for a successful career in language education.
Brentwood School is the lead school for the North East London & Essex Hub of the National Modern Languages SCITT, the only national teacher training provider specialising in modern foreign languages in the UK, offering a distinct blend of academic and hands-on training; this unique experience sets us apart from other routes into teaching.
We are looking for candidates who have the potential to be an outstanding teacher. You will need a good honours degree or a recognised equivalent qualification together with a high level of fluency in at least one modern language.
Subject to eligibility, successful applicants may be able to access a tax-free bursary of £20,000, or a scholarship of £22,000 (French, German or Spanish only) through the British Council, as well as a tuition fee and maintenance loan to help fund teacher training.
Why train with us?
- Tailored training focused on modern languages teacher training.
- A training programme that offers a combination of theory and hands-on classroom experience through school placements.
- Opportunity to teach in an independent and a state school. The North East London & Essex Hub works with a range of schools in the area and you will be placed in two of our partner schools.
- You will be part of a cohort of trainees, providing you with friendship and support.
- Supportive network of experienced educators.
- From your first enquiry through to your first teaching role, we provide personalised support every step of the way.
If you are a graduate with a good honours degree in languages, looking for a change in career, are graduating this year, have acquired a high level of language skills through your career or travels, or are a native speaker with a good degree, our programme could be the first step to kickstart your rewarding teaching career.
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About this job
This is a key organising role in UNISON. It covers the key areas of recruitment, organising and representation, including working in and across branches, and supporting organising, bargaining and other campaigns.
You need to be an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to support our growing organisation. The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills to the role and be able to develop and deliver recruitment and organising initiatives and campaigns in our branches, train and develop stewards, undertake case work, advise, support and mentor branch officers and stewards in representation and negotiation.
You will have excellent presentation skills and communication skills, both face-to-face and on paper.
A sound understanding of trade unions and their objectives is essential along with a good understanding of UNISON’s policies and objectives.
You will need to be able to travel within the region for meetings/training as required
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form referring to the job description and person specification (both under “Documents”)
Please note that only the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.
Applications on the General application form or CVs will not be accepted.
The completed application form along with the NI Equality Monitoring Form and Disability Monitoring Form should be returned by e-mail to Michele Bradford m.bradford@unison.co.uk quoting reference R5/45 and R5/46 on your application form.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email. Interview date and time will be notified by email.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 5th February 2026 at 5pm
Interviews will take place in the week beginning Monday 16th February 2026.
About UNISON
UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public services, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ 1200 staff, approximately 370 at our national centre in Euston, central London and the remainder in our twelve regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland region has over 53,000 members working primarily in health, social care, education and the community & voluntary sectors.
UNISON is committed to equality of opportunity. Applicants will be treated equally regardless of gender, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, race, religious belief, political opinion and whether or not they have dependants.
About UNISON
UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.
UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.
Director/Trustee – Volunteer
Our club is expanding following the completion of a large extension at our Ilkeston site and we are looking for Volunteer Trustees to join our team. Would you like to be part of our Board of Directors and help Erewash Valley Gymnastics Club continue to grow and progress and be part of an exciting future for gymnastics in the East Midlands?
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To be considered for the role please send your expression of interest detailing why you would like to join the board and what skills you can bring to the team, via email to directors@evgc.co.uk and we will be in touch.
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