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Bramley Elderly Action

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Bramley Elderly Action & Older Wiser Local Seniors

Bramley Elderly Action (BEA) is a community based charity and company limited by guarantee that was set up in 1994 by local people, for local people. We work with older people in Bramley, Swinnow and parts of Stanningley. We also have a community shop, UpBEAT to support the delivery of our work. At OWLS we work to reduce loneliness and social isolation for seniors living in Burley, Hyde Park, Little Woodhouse, Headingley and Kirkstall. We help them to stay healthy and independent and enjoy life to the fullest.

Our vision is simple. We want all older people in our catchment areas to know who we are, and consider becoming a member. Our mission is to provide friendship, support and opportunities for older people, leading to improved wellbeing and happiness.

We recognise the difference that volunteers make to our members, and the difference giving back can mean to our volunteers. We want to create meaningful, welcoming and enjoyable volunteer experience for all of our volunteers.

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  • Volunteer Events Coordinator

    This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.

    Role Purpose:Bramley Elderly Action and Older Wiser Local Seniors are aiming to increase their membership size over the next...

    Role Purpose:

    • Bramley Elderly Action and Older Wiser Local Seniors are aiming to increase their membership size over the next 3 years. We want to be able to deliver events on evenings and weekends that haven’t been done by us before, that might appeal to new members.  
    • We are looking to create an Events Committee, of students and members who volunteer their time with the purpose being to develop and deliver events for members.

    Role Responsibilities:

    • To research possible events that could be run at our venues for current members and potential new members.
    • To work as a team to plan, deliver and evaluate events.
    • To incorporate, where possible, fundraising opportunities within each event.
    • To advertise each event accordingly.  

    Our Expectations:

    • To be friendly, welcoming and inclusive to all staff, BEA Members and other volunteers.
    • To be punctual and reliable for all commitments.
    • To attend any training required for the role.
    • To inform BEA staff with as much notice as possible if you are unable to attend.
    • To adhere to BEA’s policies and procedures as per your induction.
    • To know and demonstrate BEA’s values of being effective, efficient, caring and inclusive towards our staff, volunteers and members.

    What you can expect from us:

    • Clear guidance on what is required each day from the role.
    • A welcoming, inclusive and friendly environment to volunteer in.
    • A full induction and relevant training and information to carry out the role to meet our expectations.
    • The opportunity to meet other volunteers at socials, events and celebrations.
    • You will be part of a charity and a team that helps to make an important contribution to their local community.
    • We will reimburse any reasonable out of pocket expenses (as per Action Policy).

    Safer Recruitment

    We recruit volunteers on merit, and their suitability for the role they are applying for. We ask all volunteers to read the role specification and understand the requirements of the role. Successful candidates may be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check before being appointed to a role. A DBS is an impartial and confidential document that details an individual’s criminal record and where appropriate gives details of those who are banned from working with adults at risk. We may also ask Volunteers to provide us with a professional reference. We reserve the right to not proceed with appointment to roles depending on the outcome of any of these documents.

    How to Apply:

    For further information on how to apply, or to discuss the role further, please contact Beth on bethbramleyea@gmail.com.

    Person specification

    Skill / Attribute / Experience

    Desirable

    (non-essential)

    Essential

    Communication and Interpersonal Skills

     

    Ability to converse and communicate with people from different backgrounds, show patience and be helpful.

    To follow guidance and instruction.

    Teamwork

    Experience of working and/or volunteering in a team environment.

    A desire to be part of a team, sharing the aims and goals of the organisation and where necessary, helping those in your team with their tasks.

    Time Management

     

    Can stick to timings and deadlines necessary for the role as outlined in the role description based on assigned area of work.

    Events Planning and Delivery

    Previous experience in running events within a charity.

    Working towards a formal qualification that includes Event Management.

    • Area of InterestCampaigning | Fundraising | Advocacy, Events | Arts | Culture, Health | Social | Elderly Care
    • Personal Attributes - Creativity
    • Personal Attributes - Critical Thinking
    • Personal Attributes - Initiative
    • Personal Attributes - Self-confidence
    • Personal Attributes - Time Management
    • Transferable Skills - Communication
    • Transferable Skills - Decision Making
    • Transferable Skills - Following Instructions
    • Transferable Skills - Interpersonal Skills
    • Transferable Skills - Leadership Skills
    • Transferable Skills - Managing tasks
    • Transferable Skills - Organisation
    • Transferable Skills - Strategic Thinking
  • Volunteer Graphic Designer

    This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.

    Role Purpose:Bramley Elderly Action and Older Wiser Local Seniors are aiming to increase their membership size over the next...

    Role Purpose:

    • Bramley Elderly Action and Older Wiser Local Seniors are aiming to increase their membership size over the next 3 years. To do that, we need to be able to market both networks effectively in as many formats as possible, to a broad range of potential members.
    • The purpose of this role is to create a number of visual marketing materials (digital and print) to increase awareness of both networks.

    Role Responsibilities:

    • To create a set of brand guidelines and identity for both BEA and OWLS.
    • To create templates for both BEA’s and OWLS’s quarterly newsletters.
    • To help with the production of member and volunteer handbooks and other essential documents.
    • To create design work for use on social media.
    • To consult with the staff teams to understand further design requirements.

    Our Expectations:

    • To be friendly, welcoming and inclusive to all staff, BEA Members and other volunteers.
    • To be punctual and reliable for all commitments.
    • To attend any training required for the role.
    • To inform BEA staff with as much notice as possible if you are unable to attend.
    • To adhere to BEA’s policies and procedures as per your induction.
    • To know and demonstrate BEA’s values of being effective, efficient, caring and inclusive towards our staff, volunteers and members.

    What you can expect from us:

    • Clear guidance on what is required each day from the role.
    • A welcoming, inclusive and friendly environment to volunteer in.
    • A full induction and relevant training and information to carry out the role to meet our expectations.
    • The opportunity to meet other volunteers at socials, events and celebrations.
    • You will be part of a charity and a team that helps to make an important contribution to their local community.
    • We will reimburse any reasonable out of pocket expenses (as per Action Policy).

    Safer Recruitment

    We recruit volunteers on merit, and their suitability for the role they are applying for. We ask all volunteers to read the role specification and understand the requirements of the role. Successful candidates may be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check before being appointed to a role. A DBS is an impartial and confidential document that details an individual’s criminal record and where appropriate gives details of those who are banned from working with adults at risk. We may also ask Volunteers to provide us with a professional reference. We reserve the right to not proceed with appointment to roles depending on the outcome of any of these documents.

    How to Apply:

    For further information on how to apply, or to discuss the role further, please contact Beth on bethbramleyea@gmail.com.

    Person specification

    Skill / Attribute / Experience

    Desirable

    (non-essential)

    Essential

    Communication and Interpersonal Skills

     

    Ability to converse and communicate with people from different backgrounds, show patience and be helpful.

    To follow guidance and instruction.

    Teamwork

    Experience of working and/or volunteering in a team environment.

    A desire to be part of a team, sharing the aims and goals of the organisation and where necessary, helping those in your team with their tasks.

    Time Management

     

    Can stick to timings and deadlines necessary for the role as outlined in the role description based on assigned area of work.

    Graphic Design  

    Formally qualified in Graphic Design, or formal experience in this industry.

    Working towards a formal qualification in Graphic Design.

    • Area of InterestDesign | Marketing | Media, Health | Social | Elderly Care, Virtual | Volunteering From Home
    • Personal Attributes - Creativity
    • Personal Attributes - Critical Thinking
    • Personal Attributes - Initiative
    • Personal Attributes - Self-confidence
    • Personal Attributes - Time Management
    • Transferable Skills - Communication
    • Transferable Skills - Decision Making
    • Transferable Skills - Managing tasks
    • Transferable Skills - Motivation
    • Transferable Skills - Organisation
    • Transferable Skills - Presentation Skills
  • Volunteer Videographer

    This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.

    Role Purpose:Bramley Elderly Action and Older Wiser Local Seniors are aiming to increase their membership size over the next...

    Role Purpose:

    • Bramley Elderly Action and Older Wiser Local Seniors are aiming to increase their membership size over the next 3 years. To do that, we need to be able to tell the story of our networks, our members and volunteers.  
    • The purpose of this role is to create video content that can be used on social media, at events, and as part of funding applications.    

    Role Responsibilities:

    • To create video content for our quarterly newsletters at both BEA and OWLS.
    • To conduct interviews with members and volunteers to understand their story.
    • To help document in video format, our events and trips.
    • To consult with the staff teams to understand further content requirements.

    Our Expectations:

    • To be friendly, welcoming and inclusive to all staff, BEA Members and other volunteers.
    • To be punctual and reliable for all commitments.
    • To attend any training required for the role.
    • To inform BEA staff with as much notice as possible if you are unable to attend.
    • To adhere to BEA’s policies and procedures as per your induction.
    • To know and demonstrate BEA’s values of being effective, efficient, caring and inclusive towards our staff, volunteers and members.

    What you can expect from us:

    • Clear guidance on what is required each day from the role.
    • A welcoming, inclusive and friendly environment to volunteer in.
    • A full induction and relevant training and information to carry out the role to meet our expectations.
    • The opportunity to meet other volunteers at socials, events and celebrations.
    • You will be part of a charity and a team that helps to make an important contribution to their local community.
    • We will reimburse any reasonable out of pocket expenses (as per Action Policy).

    Safer Recruitment

    We recruit volunteers on merit, and their suitability for the role they are applying for. We ask all volunteers to read the role specification and understand the requirements of the role. Successful candidates may be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check before being appointed to a role. A DBS is an impartial and confidential document that details an individual’s criminal record and where appropriate gives details of those who are banned from working with adults at risk. We may also ask Volunteers to provide us with a professional reference. We reserve the right to not proceed with appointment to roles depending on the outcome of any of these documents.

    How to Apply:

    For further information on how to apply, or to discuss the role further, please contact Beth on bethbramleyea@gmail.com.

     

    Person specification

    Skill / Attribute / Experience

    Desirable

    (non-essential)

    Essential

    Communication and Interpersonal Skills

     

    Ability to converse and communicate with people from different backgrounds, show patience and be helpful.

    To follow guidance and instruction.

    Teamwork

    Experience of working and/or volunteering in a team environment.

    A desire to be part of a team, sharing the aims and goals of the organisation and where necessary, helping those in your team with their tasks.

    Time Management

     

    Can stick to timings and deadlines necessary for the role as outlined in the role description based on assigned area of work.

    Videography

    Formally qualified in media, videography, or similar field.

    Working towards a formal qualification in media, videography or associated field.  

    • Area of InterestDesign | Marketing | Media, Health | Social | Elderly Care
    • Personal Attributes - Creativity
    • Personal Attributes - Critical Thinking
    • Personal Attributes - Emotional Intelligence
    • Personal Attributes - Self-confidence
    • Personal Attributes - Time Management
    • Transferable Skills - Communication
    • Transferable Skills - Interpersonal Skills
    • Transferable Skills - Organisation
  • Volunteer Digital Content Coordinator

    This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.

    Role Purpose:Bramley Elderly Action and Older Wiser Local Seniors are aiming to increase their membership size over the next...

    Role Purpose:

    • Bramley Elderly Action and Older Wiser Local Seniors are aiming to increase their membership size over the next 3 years. To do that, we need to be able to market both networks effectively in as many formats as possible, to a broad range of potential members.
    • The purpose of this role is to work with other volunteers and staff to coordinate digital media for OWLS and BEA across social media and the website.

    Role Responsibilities:

    • To coordinate a content plan for use on BEA and OWLS social media platforms.
    • To coordinate a content plan for both BEA and OWLS website.
    • To update website content to promote news stories for example.
    • To upload content to all digital platforms.
    • To consult with the staff teams to understand further requirements.

    Our Expectations:

    • To be friendly, welcoming and inclusive to all staff, BEA Members and other volunteers.
    • To be punctual and reliable for all commitments.
    • To attend any training required for the role.
    • To inform BEA staff with as much notice as possible if you are unable to attend.
    • To adhere to BEA’s policies and procedures as per your induction.
    • To know and demonstrate BEA’s values of being effective, efficient, caring and inclusive towards our staff, volunteers and members.

    What you can expect from us:

    • Clear guidance on what is required each day from the role.
    • A welcoming, inclusive and friendly environment to volunteer in.
    • A full induction and relevant training and information to carry out the role to meet our expectations.
    • The opportunity to meet other volunteers at socials, events and celebrations.
    • You will be part of a charity and a team that helps to make an important contribution to their local community.
    • We will reimburse any reasonable out of pocket expenses (as per Action Policy).

    Safer Recruitment

    We recruit volunteers on merit, and their suitability for the role they are applying for. We ask all volunteers to read the role specification and understand the requirements of the role. Successful candidates may be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check before being appointed to a role. A DBS is an impartial and confidential document that details an individual’s criminal record and where appropriate gives details of those who are banned from working with adults at risk. We may also ask Volunteers to provide us with a professional reference. We reserve the right to not proceed with appointment to roles depending on the outcome of any of these documents.

    How to Apply:

    For further information on how to apply, or to discuss the role further, please contact Beth on bethbramleyea@gmail.com.

    Person specification

    Skill / Attribute / Experience

    Desirable

    (non-essential)

    Essential

    Communication and Interpersonal Skills

     

    Ability to converse and communicate with people from different backgrounds, show patience and be helpful.

    To follow guidance and instruction.

    Teamwork

    Experience of working and/or volunteering in a team environment.

    A desire to be part of a team, sharing the aims and goals of the organisation and where necessary, helping those in your team with their tasks.

    Time Management

     

    Can stick to timings and deadlines necessary for the role as outlined in the role description based on assigned area of work.

    Digital Media   

     

    Working towards a formal qualification including social media, marketing, digital media, website design etc.

     

    • Area of InterestDesign | Marketing | Media, Health | Social | Elderly Care
    • Personal Attributes - Creativity
    • Personal Attributes - Critical Thinking
    • Personal Attributes - Initiative
    • Personal Attributes - Self-confidence
    • Personal Attributes - Time Management
    • Transferable Skills - Communication
    • Transferable Skills - Decision Making
    • Transferable Skills - Digital Literacy
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