Jobs Board

Volunteer with us at our Coventry 10k Run on 16th November 2025

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to make our 10K Fun Run on Sunday 16th November for a fantastic day for runners and spectators alike.

Volunteer roles available:

Event village volunteers – supporting at the Acorns stand and engaging with our runners and members of the public.
Cheer squad – cheer our runners on as they fly round the course.
Water station – handing out and topping up water for participants.
Mascot – dress up as Alex the Acorn mascot
Why volunteer with Acorns?
Acorns provides care and support for life-limited and life-threatened children and their families. We rely on fundraising to keep our services running — it costs around £13 million each year to deliver our vital care.

How much time will it take?
Any time that you can support between 8am to 2pm

Am I right for the role?

We’re looking for volunteers who are

Approachable and happy to raise awareness about Acorns
Versatile and willing to adapt and help out
Support and cheer runners along
Light refreshments and water provided for all volunteers and will receive an Acorns t-shirt, including site parking free up to 3 hours.

Why volunteer at Acorns?

To help a local charity and make a different in your community
Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
Learn new skills to boost your CV
Opportunities to progress to other roles

We are looking for new volunteers to join our fabulous, growing team at Artrix Theatre in Bromsgrove. we require shifts for ushers, bar and box office.

We’re offering funding to support employers with the essential costs of hosting T Level industry placements starting now through to 31st March 2026.
Whether you’re a large organisation or a small business, we can help:

• Construction Route – Support available for employers of all sizes
• Health T Level – Support available for employers of all sizes
• All other T Levels – Support available for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

If you’re new to industry placements, don’t worry — we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Do get in touch to find out how we can support you and your business.

Email our Head of Projects and Business Development, Julia Edmunds: [email protected]

As both Treasurer and Trustee, you will oversee the financial administration of Worcestershire Association of Carers and advise the Board of Trustees on the Charity’s financial health. This will be carried out in line with best practice, in compliance with the organisation’s governing documents, any legal requirements and, where applicable, through liaison with the Chief Executive and Finance Manager.

About Worcestershire Association of Carers
Everyone cares for their families and friends. But some family members and friends need extra care and support due to illness, a disability or a condition. If you provide that care, you are an unpaid carer.

We are a registered Charity offering a range of support to unpaid carers, and health and wellbeing services both for individuals and the communities in which they live.

What we ask of our Trustees
We ask that all Trustees:
• Are able to commit to the aims, principles and policies of Worcestershire Association of Carers.
• Be willing and able to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as a Trustee, and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
• Think creatively and strategically, exercise good independent judgment, and work effectively as part of the Board.

Trustees are expected to ensure that Worcestershire Association of Carers:
• Complies with and pursues its objectives as defined in its articles of association, charity law, company law and other legislation or regulations
• Applies its resources appropriately and in pursuance of its objectives
• Has effective and efficient administration
• Has financial stability
• Has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these
• Makes decisions about the best use of its assets for the benefit of carers and the communities they live in

Main Responsibilities
1. To ensure an appropriate financial policy framework is in place to support the Charity’s financial decision-making
2. To oversee budgets, management account information and financial statements to the Board of Trustees
3. To ensure that proper accounting records are kept, and that financial resources are properly controlled, invested and spent in line with good governance, legal and regulatory requirements
4. To oversee the implementation and monitoring of financial controls and adherence to systems
5. To advise on financial reserves, cost‐management and investment policies
6. To monitor and advise on the financial viability of Worcestershire Association of Carers
7. To oversee the Charity’s financial risk‐management process
8. To chair the Finance Sub-committee in line with the Terms of Reference
9. To provide Board level liaison with the external auditors
10. To provide support and advice to the Chief Executive, and Finance staff
11. To present the audited accounts at the Annual General Meeting

Person Specification
We are interested in people who can demonstrate the following:
• A relevant financial qualification and ideally, experience of charity accounting
• Experience of financial management and oversight at a senior level
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the Companies Act and associated legislation, the Charities Act, Charity regulation and finance, including Charities SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice)
• An ability to analyse and analytically review financial data and proposals and examine and communicate their financial consequences
• A willingness to provide financial advice and support to the Chief Executive, The Board of Trustees and the Finance Manager when required, including with ad hoc enquiries
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to be part of a team
• Eligibility to serve as a charity trustee

Commitment
There are 4 main board meetings per year plus an AGM and strategic planning day. The Treasurer will also chair the finance subcommittee which meets 4 times a year. The role of Trustee is unpaid although expenses for travel and out of pocket expenses may be claimed. It is not necessary to have previous Trustee or Board Committee
Experience, as full training and induction will be provided

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You’ll need to be available for Christmas Day and New Years Eve and be flexible with shift work/patterns.