ACN Volunteers needed in our Archdiocese Can you assist Aid to the Church in Need (ACN)? Expand Can you assist Aid to the Church in Need (ACN)? The charity needs help with: Sharing our mailings with your parish Including us regularly in parish prayers Fundraising to support projects Supporting our school projects Leading a parish Red Wednesday event Download, print and display in your Parish
Marriage Care are looking for new Trustees Marriage Care have three active volunteer centres in our Archdiocese - in Birmingham, Coventry and Oxford. Can you help? Expand Marriage Care are looking for new Trustees to strengthen their board and support the organisation’s continuing growth and development. Marriage Care are the largest faith-based relationship support charity in the UK providing marriage preparation, support, and low-cost relationship counselling to those in need. Our work makes a vital difference to couples, individuals, and families. ‘‘This has definitely saved our marriage. We had reached a point of dysfunction that we could not resolve without help. We now have the tools to try to avoid this in future and build on what we have achieved together with your help.’’ – counselling client. Trustees must be fully committed to Marriage Care’s Catholic ethos and values, to contributing time and energy for at least a three-year term, and to working together with a team of trustees to provide good governance and support for the charity’s staff and volunteers. If you have the passion and skills to be able to help Marriage Care continue its vital work and would like to be part of a dynamic organisation that moves quickly in response to changes and opportunities, please get in touch. More information and apply Read article in full
CAFOD is looking for new School Volunteers Looking for a new challenge? Could you visit schools in your local area to deliver assemblies and workshops about our work and encourage young people to take action, fundraise and pray with CAFOD? Expand Invitation from CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development) Use your skills for the common good and be an active part of creating a world without poverty. No experience necessary. Full support, resources and regular training provided. For more information please contact Sylvester at CAFOD on 07919 045658 or via email [email protected] DOWNLOAD leaflet
Three positions at Shelter Birmingham Peer Mentor and 2x Team Leaders Expand Three positions at Shelter Birmingham Peer Mentor - application deadline, Sunday 19 May Team Leader (full time) - application deadline, Tuesday 7 May Team Leader (part time) - application deadline, Tuesday 7 May About Shelter A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle daily with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. Above all we seek a transformation in housing policy, including investment in homes people on low incomes can afford – an investment that has been missing for decades and from all political parties, so that now the human cost has become intolerable. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Peer Mentor Team Leader (full time) Team Leader (part time) Apply via the Shelter website
WorkCare West Midlands: Interim Lead Officer Opportunity at newly merged charity Expand WorkCare West Midlands: Interim Lead Officer WWM is a newly merged charity formed from Workcare Coventry & Warwickshire and Churches and Industry Group Birmingham & Solihull (CIGB). We are an ecumenical workplace chaplaincy charity committed to providing leadership for churches’ engagement within the economic life of Warwickshire and the West Midlands. The Interim Lead Officer will play a pivotal role in leading and developing the work of WWM, enhancing its capacity, sustainability, and reputation. This role encompasses establishing strong relationships with sponsors and supporters, nurturing existing chaplaincies, fostering organisational development, and facilitating the recruitment and training of workplace chaplains. More information and how to apply Closing Date: Friday 24 May
Do you have a passion for cooking and a heart for helping others? The Knights of Malta, in partnership with St. Catherine of Siena Church on Bristol Street, are looking to host regular (starting monthly) food cafés/banquets at the St Catherine of Siena church. Expand The Knights of Malta, in partnership with St. Catherine of Siena Church on Bristol Street, are looking to host regular (starting monthly) food cafés/banquets at the St Catherine of Siena church. They have a fully equipped industrial kitchen and a small team of dedicated volunteers, they really want to make a real difference in the lives of the homeless in Birmingham. They are currently looking for a talented chef/cook to join them in creating delicious dishes and spreading warmth and comfort through food. If you're interested in being a part of this wonderful initiative and want more details, reach out to Matt on Matt de Redman [email protected] Cooking up some kindness together!
Team Leader of the Black Country Urban Industrial Mission Expand The Black Country Urban Industrial Mission is looking to appoint a Team Leader who will work with the Executive Board to drive forward the ministry of BCUIM and to support and develop an ecumenical team of Workplace Chaplains. This is 0.5 Full Time Equivalent role equating to 21 hours. This role allows for hybrid working, locations to include the BCUIM office (currently Wolverhampton), and activities in the industrial environment in the area known as “The Black Country”. Salary is £17,418 p.a. (£34,837 FTE), plus allowances if appropriate. This role is a post to which an Occupational Requirement under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010 applies, the requirement being that the post holder is a practising Christian. Download Job Description and Person Specification or please email: [email protected] For informal enquiries regarding this post please contact Simon Foster: [email protected] To apply please send a CV, covering letter addressing points in the person specification and the names and email addresses of two referees to: [email protected] Closing date: Wednesday 29 May, 5pm Interviews: Wednesday 12 June