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| For all roles we require a minimum of 3 to 6 months
commitment. Vacancies are changing regularly due to the movement of
Volunteers, therefore if a role is filled at present, it is always possible
to go on the waiting list. Please note that all our Volunteering Opportunities
are available during office hours only (Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm). For more information about any of these roles please |
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Advice and Assessment Volunteer |
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Responsible To: Advice, Assessment &
Advocacy Services Manager |
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Assist the Advice & Assessment Officer to carry out referral work, such as making applications for accommodation, writing letters to HPUs or other external agencies. |
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| Assist the young person in telephoning relevant external agencies, such as emergency and short term housing options to check vacancies. |
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| Advise how to make a claim for benefits and direct the young person to the correct office. Assist to complete welfare benefit forms if needed. |
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Order identification (e.g. Birth Certificates & Medical Cards) for young people where necessary. |
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To complete appropriate meeting record forms and communicate outcomes of meeting. |
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Assist young people to complete their part of the longer term housing application forms and other paperwork. |
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Maintain information systems (i.e. Keep folders up to date, ensure all relevant referral forms are up-to-date and copies available). |
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Assist in inputting casework information onto a centralised computer system. |
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Assist in researching external services and requesting the relevant information/referral forms. |
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And eventually to: |
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Give advice to young people over the telephone and invite to attend drop-in. |
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Carry out initial assessments of young people during drop-in sessions, giving appropriate advice as a result and making appropriate referrals. |
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Understands, and is sensitive to, the needs of vulnerable young people. |
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Can work on their own initiative, as well as part of a team. |
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Is organised, able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. |
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Can communicate clearly and honestly. |
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Works in an anti-discriminatory manner. |
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| Can work within Alone in London's key policies, including Health & Safety, Financial Regulations, Diversity & Opportunity and Code of Conduct. |
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Advocacy Support Volunteer |
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Responsible To: Advice, Assessment and
Advocacy Manager |
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Make appropriate grant applications on behalf of young people and assist them in making such applications themselves in relevant circumstances. |
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Assist young people to complete relevant forms, follow through complaints procedures and undertake simple casework. |
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| Maintain information systems (e.g. folders of up-to-date projects, signposting information and grant application forms); research and request information about specialist services to meet particular needs. |
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| Assist the service in researching and updating a legal information library. To provide administrative support, draft, type and send out letters in the capacity of supporting Advocacy Officer. |
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| Where appropriate accompany young people to interviews/assessments. |
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We are looking for someone who: |
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Understands, and is sensitive to, the needs of vulnerable young people. |
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Can work on their own initiative, as well as part of a team. |
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Is organised, able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. |
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| Works in an anti-discriminatory manner. |
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Can communicate clearly and honestly. |
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| Can work within Alone in London's key policies, including Health & Safety, Financial Regulations, Diversity & Opportunity and Code of Conduct. |
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Might have some legal knowledge |
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Training and Employment Assistant Volunteer |
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Responsible to: Training and Employment
Coordinator |
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Assist the young person to gain information relevant to their needs |
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Assist the young person to complete personal action plans and other relevant forms. |
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Offer advice to young people face to face and over the telephone |
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Maintain a library of information, e.g. course prospectuses, training opportunities, etc. |
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Research community information e.g. after school clubs, sport, art, drama clubs etc. |
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Research training and employment resources on the internet. |
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To provide other administrative support as required, e.g. photocopying, sending faxes etc |
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We are looking for someone who: |
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Understands, and is sensitive to, the needs of vulnerable young people. |
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Can work on their own initiative, as well as part of a team. |
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Is organised, able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. |
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Can communicate clearly and honestly. |
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Works in an anti-discriminatory manner. |
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| Can work within Alone in London's key policies, including Health & Safety, Financial Regulations, Diversity & Opportunity and Code of Conduct. |
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Schools Work Project Volunteer |
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Responsible To: Schools Work Project
Coordinator |
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Co-facilitate group work with young people (schools/hostels/PRUs). |
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Conduct presentations to groups of young people and/or teachers to promote the Schools Work Project. |
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Conduct presentations to external agencies to promote the Schools Work Project. |
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Research development ideas and and put together material for group and classroom work. |
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To help with the planning, administration, organisation and evaluation of group work and follow-up work with young people involved in the project. |
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We are looking for someone who: |
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Understands, and is sensitive to, the needs of vulnerable young people |
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Can work on their own initiative, as well as part of a team. |
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Is organised, able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. |
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Can communicate clearly and honestly. |
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Has good research and report-writing skills. |
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Can confidently present information to diverse groups. |
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Works in an anti-discriminatory manner. |
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| Can work within Alone in London's key policies, including Health & Safety, Financial Regulations, Diversity & Opportunity and Code of Conduct. |
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Hours and Expenses: Ideally 2 to 3 days
per week, with a minimum commitment of 3 months. Alone in London offers
training, support & supervision. We will pay for travel expenses
to and from the workplace, and a contribution (£2.75 for 5 hours
worked) towards lunch expenses, as long as tickets and receipts are
provided. |
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Research & Policy Volunteer |
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Responsible to: Development Coordinator |
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Provide administrative and research support for current projects as identified by the Development Coordinators. |
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Support the design and preparation of material for training, focus groups, workshops and networking events, and attend where appropriate |
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Research, analyse, interpret and summarise relevant policy literature and evidence for internal briefings to inform the development of our services. |
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Assist the development of Alone in London's public policy work, aiming to influence policy makers, legislators, opinion-formers and wider audiences. |
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We are looking for someone who: |
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Understands, and is sensitive to, the needs of vulnerable young people. |
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Can work on their own initiative, as well as part of a team. |
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Is organised, able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. |
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Can communicate clearly and honestly |
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Has some research and administrative experience. |
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Works in an anti-discriminatory manner. |
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| Can work within Alone in London's key policies, including Health & Safety, Financial Regulations, Diversity & Opportunity and Code of Conduct. |
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Reception and Advice Volunteer |
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Responsible To: Advice, Assessment &
Advocacy Manager |
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Some of the tasks this volunteer may be asked to do: |
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To provide a welcoming and safe environment to young people arriving at the Alone in London Service. |
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To maintain the reception area and appointments diary. |
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To provide administrative and research support to the Advice team and maintain information systems for young people. |
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To answer the telephone, provide some signposting and advice to young people, and take messages as required. |
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To assist the Advice & Assessment Officers to carry out referral work, such as making applications for accommodation, writing letter to the HPU or other external agencies. |
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We are looking for someone who: |
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Understands, and is sensitive to, the needs of vulnerable young people. |
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Can work on their own initiative, as well as part of a team |
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Is organised, able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. |
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Can communicate clearly and honestly. |
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Has knowledge of the statutory and voluntary sectors in relation to housing, the law, immigration, benefits, etc. |
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Works in an anti-discriminatory manner. |
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Can work within Alone in London's key policies, including
Health & Safety, Financial Regulations, Diversity & Opportunity
and Code of Conduct. |
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Hours and Expenses: Ideally 1 or 2 days
per week, with a minimum commitment of 3 months. Alone in London offers
training, support & supervision. We will pay for travel expenses
to and from the workplace, and a contribution (£2.75 for 5 hours
worked) towards lunch expenses, as long as tickets and receipts are
provided. |
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Library & Job
Brokerage Volunteer |
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Responsible To: Training & Employment
Coordinator. |
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Build up a library of information, e.g. course prospectuses, training opportunities, etc. |
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Resource community information e.g. after school clubs, sport, art, drama clubs etc. |
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Research training and employment resources on the internet. |
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Research training techniques and methods. |
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Set this information up as a comprehensive library at 188 King's Cross Road. |
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Identify local businesses across a broad range of industries and sectors. |
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Contact appropriate individuals within those companies to arrange meetings. |
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| Attend arranged meetings along with the Training & Employment Coordinator, to negotiate a working relationship in which Alone in London has early notice of job vacancies and is able to directly apply for roles on behalf of young people worked with. |
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We are looking for someone who: |
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Understands, and is sensitive to, the needs of vulnerable young people. |
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Can work on their own initiative, as well as part of a team. |
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Is organised, able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. |
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Can communicate clearly and honestly.. |
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Works in an anti-discriminatory manner. |
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Can work within Alone in London's key policies, including Health & Safety, Financial Regulations, Diversity & Opportunity and Code of Conduct. |
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Trust Fundraiser Volunteer |
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Responsible To: Kate Priest |
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Undertake research into the charitable giving policy of current and new trust funders of Alone in London, and identify new trusts who’s guidelines we fit. |
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Assist the Trust Fundraising Officer with written correspondence to charitable trusts and foundations. |
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Research and compile information, statistics and case studies which will help Alone in London’s fundraising. |
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Assist the Trust Fundraising Officer in keeping records of all our fundraising appeals, and keeping a work plan of future appeals and to assist in administration and database update. |
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We are looking for someone who: |
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Can work on their own initiative, as well as part of a team. |
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Is organised, able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. |
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Can communicate clearly and honestly. |
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Works in an anti-discriminatory manner. |
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| Can work within Alone in London's key policies, including Health & Safety, Financial Regulations, Diversity & Opportunity and Code of Conduct. |
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