Current Vacancies

There are many specific volunteer roles available for you to get involved so if you have the necessary skills to help us please get in touch

PODIO ADMINISTRATOR

Purpose of role
Input details and keep Podio (our management system) updated

Tasks
• Input new members
• Link fields ie finding details from websites etc and inputting into our system
• Maintain correct data
• Input follow up dates • Remind other users on follow ups • Provide a short report every 2 months of the KPI’s (key performance indicators) on Podio

Location
Attend periodic meetings as required.

Support and supervision
There is ongoing day to day support from the Trustees and steering group. The Chair will meet with you every 2 months and you will be required to attend a 6-weekly meeting with the steering group to discuss how things are going. No prior knowledge of Podio is required for this role.

Benefits of the role
• You will be working as part of strong team of committed people
• You will be part of a team that is dedicated to making B&NES Dementia friendly and will be making a real difference to those living with dementia and their carers
• In-house training relevant to your role
• After you have been with us for 2 months you will be able to request a reference should you need it
• Any additional travel expenses (apart from the 6-weekly meetings) will be reimbursed
• You will become a dementia friend so your knowledge of dementia will be increased (1 hour information session)

Personal qualities and requirements
Good typing skills and knowledge of the web would be very helpful

Availability
A commitment of about 2.5 hours a week is required.

AMBASSADOR

Purpose of role
Identify and recruit member organisations

Tasks
• Help identify candidates
• Meet candidates, tell them about DAA and the benefits to their organisation
• Conduct or arrange Dementia Friends session for their staff
• Invite them to become members
• Help them complete the application form
• Update Podio
• Follow up

Location
Visit potential members
Attend periodic meetings as required.
Support and supervision
You will undergo a training session
There is ongoing day to day support from the Trustees and steering group.

Benefits of the role
• You will be working as part of strong team of committed people
• You will be part of a team that is dedicated to making B&NES dementia friendly and will be making a real difference to those living with dementia and their carers
• In-house training relevant to your role
• After you have been with us for 2 months you will be able to request a reference should you need it
• Any additional travel expenses (apart from the monthly meetings) will be reimbursed

Personal qualities and requirements
Willing to follow the Ambassador’s Code of Conduct
Confidence in meeting new people
Good communicator
Some marketing or sales experience would be useful

Availability
A commitment of about 4 hours a week is required

FUNDRAISER COORDINATOR

Purpose of role
Manage the fundraising aspect of the charity.

Tasks
• Understand our budget and work with us to ensure that we are raising sufficient funds to continue our work
• Help co-ordinate fundraising events throughout the year
• Introduce ideas and concepts on fundraising
• Advise on what grants we may apply for
• Help apply for grants

Location
Attend periodic meetings as required.

Support and supervision
There is ongoing day to day support from the Trustees and steering group. The Chair will meet with you monthly and you will be required to attend a 6-weekly meeting with the steering group to discuss how things are going. No knowledge of Podio is required for this role.

Benefits of the role
• You will be working as part of strong team of committed people
• You will be part of a team that is dedicated to making B&NES dementia friendly and will be making a real difference to those living with dementia and their carers
• In-house training relevant to your role
• After you have been with us for 2 months you will be able to request a reference should you need it
• Any additional travel expenses (apart from the monthly meetings) will be reimbursed
• You will become a dementia friend so your knowledge of dementia will be increased (1 hour information session)

Personal qualities and requirements
Good typing skills and knowledge of the web would be very helpful.

Availability
A commitment of about 2.5 hours a week is required

EVENTS COORDINATOR

Purpose of role
Work directly with the Chair and other key individuals to help co-ordinate events.

Tasks
To be agreed with the candidate

Location
Attend periodic meetings as required.

Benefits of the role
• You will be working as part of strong team of committed people
• You will be part of a team that is dedicated to making B&NES dementia friendly and will be making a real difference to those living with dementia and their carers
• In-house training relevant to your role
• After you have been with us for 2 months you will be able to request a reference should you need it • Any additional travel expenses (apart from the monthly meetings) will be reimbursed
• You will become a dementia friend so your knowledge of dementia will be increased (1 hour information session)

Personal qualities and requirements
Good typing skills and knowledge of the web would be very helpful.

Availability
A commitment of about 2.5 hours a week is required

IT COORDINATOR

Purpose of role
Support the IT systems in place. These include Podio.

Tasks
• Understand our Podio System
• Add or remove apps and updates
• Help our systems to flow better
• Ensure our systems are secure
• Advise generally on what we may need to ensure we are able to adequately support the charity
• Provide a very short report every 2 months
• Update and maintain our website

Location
Attend periodic meetings as required.

Support and supervision
There is ongoing day to day support from the Trustees and steering group. The Chair or another Trustee will meet with you monthly (may include one of our 6-weekly meetings) to discuss how things are going.

Benefits of the role
• You will be working as part of strong team of committed people
• You will be part of a team that is dedicated to making B&NES dementia friendly
• Opportunity to attend any in house training that is relevant to your role
• After you have been with us for 2 months you will be able to request a reference
• Travel expenses (apart from the monthly meetings) will be reimbursed
• You will become a dementia friend so your knowledge of dementia will be increased (1 hour information session)

Personal qualities and requirements
IT background is required

Availability
A commitment of about 2.5 hours a week is required

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Purpose of role
Help increase our social media presence.

Tasks
• Regularly using social media sites to send messages to raise our profile
• Increase use of social media
• Consider any other social media platforms that maybe helpful
• Updating our LinkedIn page
• Provide a very short report of progress every 2 months
• Engage with businesses so we can meet with them and get them on board as members

Location
Attend periodic meetings as required.

Support and supervision
There is ongoing day-to-day support from the Trustees and steering group. The Chair or another Trustee will meet with you every 2 months and you will be required to attend a 6-weekly meeting with the steering group to discuss how things are going.

Benefits of the role
• You will be working as part of strong team of committed people
• You will be part of a team that is dedicated to making B&NES dementia friendly and will be making a real difference to those living with dementia and their carers
• In-house training relevant to your role
• After you have been with us for 2 months you will be able to request a reference
• Any additional travel expenses (apart from the 6-weekly meetings) will be reimbursed
• You will become a dementia friend so your knowledge of dementia will be increased (1 hour information session)

Personal qualities and requirements
A good understanding of social media is required and someone who enjoys using social media is a must.

Availability
A commitment of about 2.5 hours a week is required

VICE SECRETARY

Purpose of role
Work closely with the Secretary to produce accurate minutes and arrange meetings

Tasks
• Attend meetings of various groups to take minutes
• Type minutes and distribute to appropriate persons
• Help arrange meetings
• Ensure all minutes are assigned to Podio (our software system) • Generally support the DAA in their mission to make B&NES dementia friendly

Location
Attend periodic meetings as required.

Support and supervision
There is ongoing day to day support from the Trustees and steering group. The Secretary will meet with you every 2 months and you will be required to attend a 6-weekly meeting with the steering group to discuss how things are going.

Benefits of the role
• You will be working as part of strong team of committed people
• You will be part of a team that is dedicated to making B&NES dementia friendly and will be making a real difference to those living with dementia and their carers
• In-house training relevant to your role • After you have been with us for 2 months you will be able to request a reference should you need it
• Any additional travel expenses (apart from the monthly meetings) will be reimbursed
• You will become a dementia friend so your knowledge of dementia will be increased (1 hour information session)

Personal qualities and requirements
Good typing skills and knowledge of the web would be very helpful.

Availability
A commitment of about 2.5 hours a week is required.

TRUSTEE

Purpose of role
To ensure the charity achieves its objectives and complies with all aspects of its charitable status. Trustees are appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity Trustees for an initial term of 3 years.

Responsibilities (from NCVO (National Council for Voluntary Organisations)
1. Set and maintain vision, mission and values
2. Develop strategy
3. Establish and monitor policies
4. Set up employment procedures
5. Ensure compliance with governing document
6. Ensure accountability
7. Ensure compliance with the law
8. Maintain proper fiscal oversight
9. Select, manage and support the chief executive
10. Respect the role of staff
11. Maintain effective board performance
12. Promote the organisation

Support and supervision Mutual support from the Chair and other Trustees.

Personal qualities and requirements
Must fulfil the requirements of the Charity Commission for Trustees (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-essential-trustee-what-you-need-to-knowcc3).

Location
Attend periodic meetings as required.

Availability
A commitment of about 2.5 hours a week is required, plus a meeting every 3 weeks on average (including quarterly meetings of Trustees).

VOLUNTEERS COORDINATOR

Purpose of role
Help recruit, co-ordinate and retain volunteers

Tasks
• Communicate with the volunteers as to opportunities
• Create working groups to take projects forwards
• Arrange meetings for think tank group
• Attend Steering group meetings and volunteer group meetings
• Raise any training needs
• Develop volunteering opportunities where possible
• Maintain the volunteers database
• Produce a short every 2 months progress report

Location
Attend periodic meetings as required.

Benefits of the role
• You will be working as part of strong team of committed people
• You will be part of a team that is dedicated to making B&NES dementia friendly and will be making a real difference to those living with dementia and their carers
• In-house training relevant to your role
• After you have been with us for 2 months you will be able to request a reference should you need it
• Any additional travel expenses (apart from the 6-weekly meetings) will be reimbursed
• You will become a dementia friend so your knowledge of dementia will be increased (1 hour information session)

Personal qualities and requirements
We are looking for an organised person who has good people skills and is able to bring some energy to the volunteers.

Availability
A commitment of about 2.5 hours a week is required.

MARKETING COORDINATOR

Purpose of role
Manage the marketing of the charity

Tasks
To be agreed with the candidate

Location
Attend periodic meetings as required.

Support and supervision
There is ongoing day to day support from the Trustees and steering group. The Chair or another Trustee will meet with you every 2 months and you will be required to attend a 6-weekly meeting with the steering group to discuss how things are going.

Benefits of the role
• You will be working as part of strong team of committed people
• You will be part of a team that is dedicated to making B&NES dementia friendly and will be making a real difference to those living with dementia and their carers
• In-house training relevant to your role • After you have been with us for 2 months you will be able to request a reference should you need it
• Any additional travel expenses (apart from the monthly meetings) will be reimbursed
• You will become a dementia friend so your knowledge of dementia will be increased (1 hour information session)

Personal qualities and requirements
Some marketing experience would be very helpful to this role.

Availability
A commitment of about 2.5 hours a week is required.