In this role, you will be supporting a lovely gentleman in his early 80s living in South Norwood. He is a keen drawer, gardener and chocolate-eater. His speech sometimes requires patience to understand, but his chattiness and lively sense of humour thrive with a calm, friendly and kind visitor. He would love to have you stop by for a cuppa, to watch the football with him and perhaps, in time, head out to a pub or café.
We offer a lifelong befriending service for adults with learning disabilities. Matching the skills and interests of passionate visitors with the specific hobbies and interests of the people we visit. Visitors visit six times a year to create a 1-2-1 connection, offer companionship, encourage people to do the things they enjoy and check-in on their wellbeing. In many cases, the visitor is the only person in someone’s life who isn’t paid to be there for them.
This is a Stop and stay, let’s get busy visitor role which means the person you will be visiting can communicate actively with you and take part in choosing or planning activities. As you get to know each our you may choose to ‘go out’ either with or without support from the staff that supports the person you visit. Your volunteer manager will be happy to help you with ideas and suggestions for things you can do. Visits will vary in length but tends to be around an hour or longer, depending on what you do.
In this role you will spend quality time with the person you visit and could do a range of different activities like: • Sitting and having a chat • Checking in on their well- being • Going out to a local café/pub for a meal/drink • Enjoying a walk • A craft activity at home • Reading a book/magazine together
As a Mencap volunteer visitor you will be:
- Friendly and approachable
- Accepting of others who might be different to yourself
- Reliable and patient
- Passionate about supporting people with a with a learning disability.
As a Mencap visitor you will:
- Have the opportunity to help make a difference to the life of the person you visit
- Receive a personalised volunteer induction and training
- Have agreed out of pocket expenses reimbursed
- Meet new people
- Get on-going support, and feel appreciated and valued
About Mencap Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose. We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.
If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us: volunteering@mencap.org.uk
Vacancies
Samaritans listening volunteer
About
Listening volunteers are there for anyone who needs someone. Every year, they spend over 900,000 hours responding to calls for help, and they can change the course of someone’s life.
What it’s like being a listening volunteer:
- It’s always different and always interesting – no two conversations are the same.
- It feels like a privilege to have people confiding in you.
- You’re never on your own, and there’s a fun, supportive atmosphere in our branches.
- You can offer support on the phone or email.
- You can take a break between conversations whenever you need to.
- Spending a few hours helping other people can make you feel good about yourself.
Vacancies
Samaritans listening volunteer
About
Listening volunteers are there for anyone who needs someone. Every year, they spend over 900,000 hours responding to calls for help, and they can change the course of someone’s life.
What it’s like being a listening volunteer:
- It’s always different and always interesting – no two conversations are the same.
- It feels like a privilege to have people confiding in you.
- You’re never on your own, and there’s a fun, supportive atmosphere in our branches.
- You can offer support on the phone or email.
- You can take a break between conversations whenever you need to.
- Spending a few hours helping other people can make you feel good about yourself.
Trustees (HR, Further Education, Marketing/Communications, Fundraising or Digital/IT specialists)
Location: Dartington/Hybrid
Salary: Voluntary (reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed)Working Hours:
Average 3-4 hours a month
Closing Date:
December 31, 2026 11:59 pm
Start Date:
ASAP
More about the Role
Join our Board and Make a Difference!
We’re looking to expand our Board of Trustees and are seeking individuals with expertise in any of the following areas:
• HR: With a strong understanding of HR best practices, you will support the development and implementation of our People Strategy alongside our HR Team, ensuring a positive and inclusive environment for all staff. You’ll also be there to provide guidance when needed, leaning on your experience of HR matters.
• Further Education: Your knowledge of the Further Education sector will be instrumental in supporting the College Leadership Team to continually improve the quality of education and learning opportunities for our students. Experience of Ofsted inspections and an understanding of ESFA funding conditions is highly desirable.
• Marketing/Communications: You will provide advice and guidance on the development of our marketing and communications and help us to build a strong brand with a clear voice.
• Fundraising: You will provide strategic and practical guidance on funding streams ensuring that the short and long-term needs of the charity are met.
• Digital/IT: You will provide strategic guidance on IT systems and infrastructure, ensuring they are robust, secure, and compliant. This includes identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency through technology, supporting the implementation of new software and advising on data protection regulations.
If you don’t have any of the above experience but believe that you can add value to our Board in a different way, we would still love to hear from you.
About you
What you’ll bring:
• Passion for our mission: A genuine commitment to supporting individuals with learning disabilities to live great lives.
• Relevant expertise: Proven experience in HR, Further Education, Marketing/Communications, Fundraising or Digital/IT, ideally within the education or care sector.
• Strong governance skills: A good understanding of charity law, governance principles, and risk management (you don’t need to have previous experience as a charity board trustee – we will give you the support that you need to learn about us and your role).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: The ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, stakeholders, and the wider community.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion: A strong belief in creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all.
We believe that having a diverse Board of Trustees is key to our success so we’re especially keen to receive applications from under-represented communities and people with lived experience of learning disabilities.
Time Commitment:
• All new Trustees are required to attend an induction at Lifeworks, before attending your first Board meeting.
• You will need to attend our five Board meetings per year. They are held within standard business hours at our Head Office in Shinners Bridge, Dartington. One of these meetings will be an all-day strategic planning meeting, whilst the other meetings will be approximately 3.5 hours each. You will receive any materials within a week of the meeting.
• You may also be asked to participate in sub-committees as required.
Job Benefits
Who we are
Lifeworks Charity is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with learning disabilities. We operate across multiple areas, including education, community support, day services and residential care. We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees, to help guide our organisation to a great future.
As a Trustee, you will get the opportunity to make a real difference. You’ll be directly contributing to the strategic direction of the charity, whilst supporting a brilliant cause.
Building a diverse and safe team:
At Lifeworks, we’re committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities who meet the job criteria, and we guarantee qualified candidates with disabilities an interview.
Lifeworks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. To achieve this comm...
Vacancies
Antenatal and Postnatal Volunteers
About
Join us in making a difference in the lives of mothers and their babies. By volunteering with our maternal health charity, you will have the opportunity to impact the health and well-being of families in need.
From educating expectant mothers on healthy pregnancy practices, to providing support and resources for new mothers, your contributions will be invaluable in improving maternal health outcomes.
Not only will you be making a positive impact on the community, but you will also gain valuable experience and skills in the field of maternal health.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference. Sign up to volunteer with us today and help create a brighter future for mothers and their babies.
Vacancies
Mental Health Volunteer
About
If you are 16-25 and interested in youth mental health volunteering, we would love to talk to you about how you’d like to be involved. You might be helping design and deliver education workshops, creating social media content, or providing back-office support – it depends on your interests!
Other ways to get involved. If you work with or support children and young people locally and would like help supporting those in your care, or running workshops about mental health, we would love to help and explore ways we could work together.
We are always grateful for financial support and resources to keep our crucial work running. You may want to donate to some or all of the HeadsUp partners, or to hold a fundraising event! Donate to Mind in Harrow here, or see our partner’s websites to donate directly to them.
Email us for a chat at headsup@mindinhaharrow.org.uk
Organiser
Vacancies
Mental Health Volunteer
About
If you are 16-25 and interested in youth mental health volunteering, we would love to talk to you about how you’d like to be involved. You might be helping design and deliver education workshops, creating social media content, or providing back-office support – it depends on your interests!
Other ways to get involved. If you work with or support children and young people locally and would like help supporting those in your care, or running workshops about mental health, we would love to help and explore ways we could work together.
We are always grateful for financial support and resources to keep our crucial work running. You may want to donate to some or all of the HeadsUp partners, or to hold a fundraising event! Donate to Mind in Harrow here, or see our partner’s websites to donate directly to them.
Email us for a chat at headsup@mindinhaharrow.org.uk
Organiser
Vacancies
Volunteers
About
We are actively seeking volunteers to support our Schools Work programmes. Opportunities include mentoring, coaching, counselling, peacebuilding, leadership development, and adventure-based activities.
We also welcome volunteers for our wider Community Outreach work, including detached and outreach youth work, door-knocking initiatives, and community consultations. If you're passionate about making a difference locally, we'd love to hear from you.
Organiser
Vacancies
Antenatal and Postnatal Volunteers
About
Join us in making a difference in the lives of mothers and their babies. By volunteering with our maternal health charity, you will have the opportunity to impact the health and well-being of families in need.
From educating expectant mothers on healthy pregnancy practices, to providing support and resources for new mothers, your contributions will be invaluable in improving maternal health outcomes.
Not only will you be making a positive impact on the community, but you will also gain valuable experience and skills in the field of maternal health.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference. Sign up to volunteer with us today and help create a brighter future for mothers and their babies.
Tonbridge School is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Casual Hockey Coach to support our hockey programme during the Lent Term. This is an exciting opportunity to work with talented pupils.
As a Casual Hockey Coach, you will provide coaching support for the Tonbridge School boys during games afternoons and match days.
The successful candidate will have experience working in a team environment, planning and delivering practice sessions, working in a one-to-one basis by building relationships and trust between player and coach, and experience in delivering courses for various age groups, continually looking to progress their skills. UKCC England Hockey Sessional Coach qualification and England Hockey Engaging Games for Children qualification are desirable.
This post is for the period of beginning of January 2026 until end of March 2026 (with a possibility to extend into other terms depending on expertise and availability of sessions), on Tuesdays and Thursday games afternoons, with the possibility of Fridays and Saturdays as required.
We offer a competitive hourly rate of pay dependant on qualifications, skills and experience.
Closing Date: Sunday 28 September at 12 noon
We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.
Note applications can be completed online via the link below. Alternatively you can download the Word Application form.
Postal or applications via email to: HR Department, Tonbridge School, High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1JP.
hrdept@tonbridge-school.org
01732 365555
Teaching Miscellaneous (25/26 AS02) 25/26 AS02
- Application Deadline
- Friday, August 28, 2026
- Location
- Abingdon Foundation
- Category
- Support
(Other) - Vacancy Type
- Full Time or Part Time
- Role Summary
- This application process should only be completed in very limited circumstances. Please ONLY proceed if you have been requested to do so by the HR Team or another Abingdon Foundation employee for a specific role.
- Specific Application Requirements
-
Candidates are advised that a cover letter must be uploaded in order to complete the application process.
Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Examiner Role - marking exam papers (ICM)
Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) is a global charity dedicated to advancing education across Africa, Asia and Europe. Are you interested in an exciting opportunity for professional development by becoming an Examiner? ICM are
currently recruiting Examiners nationwide. If you have a degree and/or training and/or marking experience and you are interested in having flexible hours, working from home this job is suitable for you. Are you someone who understands the principles and practices of assessment e.g. can you demonstrate vocational assessment experiences or have had experiences with National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ’s) or Training Assessment Quality Assurance (TAQA)? You will receive all necessary information and training to be able to complete the marking.
Due to an increase in the number of entries and new qualification developments we are recruiting examiners for:
Numeracy:
· Numeracy and Statistics
· Quantitative Methods for Managers
Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies:
· Health and Safety
STEM:
· Computing
· Computer Science
· Cyber Security
· Psychology
· Counselling Psychology
Retail and Commercial Enterprise:
· Event Management
· Hospitality
· Sales Management
Leisure, Travel and Tourism:
· Tourism
Arts, Media and Publishing:
· Journalism
Business, Administration, Finance and Law:
· Accounting and Finance
· Business Management
· Commercial and Project Management
· Entrepreneurship and Enterprise
· Human Resource Development
· International Trade
· Marketing
If you have the ability to meet deadlines and a meticulous eye for detail, please join our team.
To apply please send in your CV with at least one referee and follow this link to find all units you are interested in.
Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) is a global charity dedicated to advancing education across Africa, Asia and Europe. Are you interested in an exciting opportunity for professional development by becoming a Setter? ICM are currently recruiting Setters nationwide. If you have a degree and/or training and/or setting experience and you are interested in having flexible hours, working from home this job is suitable for you. Are you someone who understands the principles and practices of assessment e.g. can you demonstrate vocational assessment experiences or have had experiences with National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ’s) or Training Assessment Quality Assurance (TAQA)? You will receive all necessary information and training to be able to complete the setting.
Due to an increase in the number of entries and new qualification developments we are recruiting Setters for:
· Accounting
· Accounting II
· Accounting III
· Accounting Purchasing & Cost Control
· Auditing & Taxation
· Bookkeeping
· Business Finance & Bookkeeping
· Cost Accounting
· Financial Management
· Regulatory Framework
· Computing
· Computer Science
· Cyber Security
· Software Testing
· Computer Security
· Psychology
· Counselling Psychology
· Numeracy and Statistics
· Quantitative Methods for Managers
· Project Management
If you have the ability to meet deadlines and a meticulous eye for detail, please consider joining our team.
To apply please send in your CV with at least one referee and follow this link to find all units you are interested in.
Location:
United Kingdom
Date Posted:
December 12, 2017
Application Closing Date:
January 1, 2080
Centres
Learners
Qualifications
Qualifications (International)
Qualifications (England only)
Regulated Qualifications:
Unregulated Qualifications:
Forums & Feedback
This is to monitor the marking of a unit where there is a single person examiner. Subject knowledge is not essential and we encourage applications from experienced examiners who can check examiner marking using a set mark scheme.
Location:
United Kingdom
Date Posted:
December 12, 2017
Application Closing Date:
January 1, 2080
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