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Volunteer Role Description
Outreach, Admin and Social Media Support
Wandsworth and Lambeth

Action Plus Foundation leads in HIV education including support and empowerment programmes. We work with partner organisations to change the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS and those affected by HIV, and have won many awards for our successes.

The Action Plus Foundation is committed to providing an enjoyable volunteering experience for all our volunteers. We believe in equal opportunities and are happy to receive applications from all sorts of backgrounds, including HIV service users and those who have benefited from our services.

Introduction to Role
Action Plus Foundation is looking for enthusiastic volunteers with interest in at least one of the following activities:

  • Community outreach work
  • General admin duties
  • Social media support
  • Counselling
  • IT
  • Befriending

The volunteer will be supervised at all times and will not do any 1-2-1 outreach tasks.

Desirable Skills / Experience Sought:

  • Punctuality, reliability and personable
  • A basic understanding of the issues relating to HIV and AIDS, or willingness to learn
  • A commitment to working as part of a team, and ability to work on own initiative
  • An interest in outreach, events and/or fundraising.
  • Commitment to representing Action Plus Foundation in a positive and constructive way
  • Knowledge of social media
  • General admin duties

Benefits:

  • Role training provided
  • Reimbursement of expenses (discuss levels with manager)
  • Support and supervision
  • References
  • Opportunity to develop and update skills and gain new experiences
  • Great experience for anyone hoping to start a career in the charity sector

Desired Commitment: Ad hoc flexible
Geographical Area: Wandsworth and Lambeth
When Required: Throughout the year
Restrictions: Must be 18 years or over
Selection Process: Online application, References, interview
Is a Criminal Record Check required? Yes
Core Activities, all volunteers will be expected to:

  • Complete an individual risk assessment
  • Promote and adhere to Action Plus Foundation HR Volunteering Policy, Equal
    Opportunities Policy, Confidentiality Policy and Volunteer Code of Conduct
  • Promote and maintain health and safety regulations, practices and conditions
  • Complete all necessary paperwork and provide basic monitoring data as required
  • Take part in group support sessions and supervision as required for the role
  • Attend meetings, conferences and undertake training as appropriate

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    General AdminBefriendingCounselingSocial Media SupportCommunity OutreachIT

    If your volunteering role falls within the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 or is a specified or regulated activity, we will require you to do a DBS check.We welcome volunteer applications from everyone. Having a criminal record will not necessarily exclude you from volunteering with us and your application will be dependent on the nature of the offence and position applied for.

    If you have ticked yes, write details on a separate sheet and attach to this form. Having a conviction will not necessarily stop you from volunteering, but it will need to be taken into consideration when assessing your suitability.

    I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information given on this form is correct. I have omitted nothing that, to the best of my knowledge, might affect this application; and I acknowledge that misleading statements may be sufficient for cancelling any agreements made.

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