The Essex Alliance are sharing this opportunity on behalf of The Essex Neurology Network, who are looking for a Treasurer to join their organisation.
Are you someone with a knack for numbers and a heart for helping others? Our organisation is looking for a volunteer treasurer to join our friendly trustee team.
You’ll help oversee our finances, prepare simple reports for committee meetings, and guide us on financial matters—all the while supporting a cause that truly matters.
What you’ll do:
Keep an eye on our accounts and help us stay on track
Produce short financial updates for our monthly committee meetings
Advise on budgeting and financial planningHelp us applying for funding
Help complete our annual accounts and get them independently examined
Be part of key decisions shaping the charity’s future
Who we’re looking for:
Someone with experience in finance or bookkeeping
Ideally, some knowledge of charity finances (but not essential)
A team player who enjoys problem-solving
Passionate about our cause and making a positive impact
Why join us:
Make a real difference to the lives of those we support
Work with a small, friendly, and committed team
Gain experience in charity governance and finance
Enjoy a flexible, voluntary role within a supportive environment
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
To find out more, please contact Rosie our Secretary on essexneuronetwork@gmail.com
Essex Neurology Network is a growing network of people affected by neurological conditions, health professionals, representatives of support charities and the Essex community, and staff, students and researchers at the University of Essex. By bringing together a wide range of professionals and the voluntary sector, we hope to share good practice and encourage best services, in order to support those who are affected by neurological conditions, so they are enabled to live active and fulfilled lives.
The Essex Alliance is sharing these opportunities on behalf of CARA
Sessional Play Therapist
We are currently seeking a sessional Play Therapist to work with CARA, supporting clients age 4 and over who have experienced any form of sexual violence.
For a role description, please click here
For an application form, please click here Application deadline: 10am, Friday 19th June 2026. Interviews: Week commencing 29th June 2026
Start date: As soon as possible, subject to receipt of satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check. This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
Advocacy Volunteer
CARA is looking for a Volunteer to support our Advocacy Co-ordinator in providing advocacy support to victims and survivors of any kind of sexual violence. You would have an allocated case load, and work would include support around housing, finances, health, domestic abuse and other issues.
For a role description, please click here
For an application form, please click here
Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview as they are received
Start date: As soon as possible, subject to receipt of satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check. This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
Volunteer Opportunity – Day Centre Support Volunteer
Days: Wednesday and Friday Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm Location: Crossroads Day Centre, Braintree
We are looking for friendly, caring volunteers to join our Day Centre team, supporting adults living with Dementia, Parkinson’s, cognitive delay, and age‑related memory challenges. Our Day Centre provides a safe, welcoming space where people can enjoy activities, social interaction, and a sense of community.
What the role involves
As a Volunteer, you will help create a warm, enjoyable environment by supporting with light, meaningful activities such as:
• Crafts and creative sessions
• Bingo, quizzes and games
• Music, entertainment and group activities
• Chatting with service users and offering companionship
• Making and serving tea, coffee and refreshments
• Fetching and serving lunch prepared by our volunteer cook
• Helping staff set up and tidy away activity materials
What you won’t be asked to do
• No toileting or personal care
• No lifting or physical handling
• No lone working — you will always be alongside 3–4 paid staff and other volunteers
Who we’re looking for
• Friendly, patient and compassionate
• Comfortable chatting with older adults
• Reliable and able to commit to regular sessions
• Happy to follow staff guidance and safeguarding procedures
• Enjoys being part of a supportive team
What you’ll gain
• A rewarding role supporting local families and unpaid carers
• Experience working with people with dementia and similar conditions
• Training, support and a warm welcome from our team
• The chance to make a real difference to someone’s day
For more information or to apply, call 01376 529985 or email crossroads1974@outlook.com
Could you volunteer and make a lasting difference in your community? Parents 1st is inviting compassionate individuals to join their Community Support Volunteer Training this June and July.
To help meet the growing demand for support across Essex, Parents 1st is seeking volunteers to support new and expectant parents at a range of welcoming community outreach events. These include outdoor walk-and-talk sessions, antenatal information sessions, coffee mornings, fitness groups, and first aid courses.
As a volunteer, you will play an important role in supporting both families and the wider team. This may involve welcoming parents, preparing refreshments, offering a friendly listening ear, helping to create a relaxed and inclusive environment, or even holding a baby while a parent takes a well-earned break.
This is a rewarding opportunity to build connections, support local families, and contribute to stronger, healthier communities across Essex.
We’re currently looking for two passionate individuals to join us as voluntary Non-Executive Directors, supporting our mission to make music therapy accessible to those who need it most.
As we continue to grow, we’re particularly looking for:
A Fundraising Director
Someone with experience in fundraising who can help shape and guide our fundraising strategy, supporting sustainable growth and helping us reach more people through our work.
A Finance Director
Someone with a background in finance or accounting to provide clear financial oversight, helping us stay strong, sustainable and focused on our mission.
Both roles offer the opportunity to bring your skills, insight and care to support our team, strengthen our organisation and help guide our next chapter.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll be joining a passionate, values-driven board, with a manageable commitment including quarterly online meetings and ongoing support to the team.
And if not, sharing this with your networks could help us find the right people to support this work. Every share really does make a difference.
Mind in West Essex are looking for people to volunteer, both as individuals and in small groups, at our Community Allotment in the Saffron Walden area!
Our vision is for local people to be involved in aspects of running the allotment – from planning, building beds and planting, to watering and ongoing maintenance.
Getting outdoors, moving more and learning new skills all have a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing, which is why we’re so passionate about this project.
We’ve cleared the space, replaced the fence so that it’s a safe place to go and built a shed.Now, we need your help to get the allotment up and running – we have beds to build, prepare and sow; a shed to waterproof; a planting schedule to create; ongoing maintenance to do and more.
If you are interested or want to find out more, please contact Lisa on 07511 178438 or email community@mindinwestessex.org.uk today!
Join Braintree District Council for a day of giving back and making a difference in our community at Volunteer Day!
Welcome to Volunteer Day!
Come join us on Wed Jun 04 2025 at 10:00 AM at Braintree Town Hall for a day of giving back to our community. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or looking to get involved for the first time, there’s something for everyone at this event.
Help out with local projects, meet like-minded individuals, and make a positive impact in our town. Together, we can make a difference!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with others and make a difference. See you there!
