Voluntary Action South West Surrey

About the Charity:

We believe when positive role models are actively present; children, families, and communities thrive. We work alongside families by encouraging men to be a mentor to the boys in their life. We offer a diverse programme of opportunities for men and boys to have fun, take part in adventurous activities together, and enhance their own and wider family relationships.

Why this role exists:

Ground Team support our administrative/fundraising tasks and the creation of team building events, helping to support the structure that allows us to celebrate our staff team and families. This role is designed to connect with other aspects of MAN&BOY to create organisational smoothness and efficiency.

What you will be doing:

• Engaging our staff with teambuilding events

• Completing relevant and important training

• Assisting with fundraising opportunities

• Contributing to reflection and feedback after events

• Supporting with our administrative tasks

• Connecting with our staff to assess future events 

How much time is required:

Ground Team are asked to commit to a supporting a team/fundraising building event and/or several small admin tasks annually. This is roughly 8 in person hours, with a flexible sign up available through our volunteer portal for remote opportunities.

Our promise to you: 

MAN&BOY recognises volunteering as a donation of your skills, labour and time. 

We commit to:

• Treating you with respect
• Providing clarity and support
• Listening to your feedback
• Recognising your contribution

How will we support & train you:

DBS Check provided at no cost to our volunteers

½ Day (in-person) onboarding training

Access to our online volunteer portal and training

Ongoing quarterly training opportunities (hybrid)

Bi-monthly check ins with Volunteer support

Specialised workshop trainings as desired

MAN&BOY will never ask you to do anything you aren’t comfortable with.

What you will gain from MAN&BOY:

Experience in supporting adults and young people

Deeper understanding of male family dynamics

Access to our bespoke MAN&BOY training package 

Reference after 6 months active volunteering

Skills in administration, event planning and fundraising.

Being apart of a supportive, skilled community

Who will excel in the role:

Essential

Embodies MAN&BOY’s ‘ENCOURAGE’ principles

Confident using digital/technology 

Interested in our work, punctual and reliable

Will complete MAN&BOY and safeguarding training

Desirable

Experience in administrative tasks

Interest in fundraising/ team-building events

Interest in the outdoors and sports

Interest in developing relationships in family unit

About the Charity:

We believe when positive role models are actively present; children, families, and communities thrive. We work alongside families by encouraging men to be a mentor to the boys in their life. We offer a diverse programme of opportunities for men and boys to have fun, take part in adventurous activities together, and enhance their own and wider family relationships.

Why this role exists:

The Signal Team create content to raise awareness about what MAN&BOY does, primarily via social media. This role is designed to encourage creative, collaborative thinking to keep MAN&BOY central to discussions around issues we address in our work.

What you will be doing:

Supporting with our social media posts

Following M&B, GDPR and other relevant policies

Assisting with website/other communications

Contributing to reflection and feedback

Engaging our network with culturally relevant content

Connecting with our staff/trustees to streamline

How much time is required:

Signal Team are asked to commit to supporting a minimum weekly social media post and/or communications through our website. This is roughly 4 hours per week, with a flexible volunteering available through remote/hybrid options.

Our promise to you:

MAN&BOY recognises volunteering as a donation of your skills, labour and time.

We commit to:

Treating you with respect

Providing clarity and support

Listening to your feedback

Recognising your contribution

How will we support & train you:

DBS Check provided at no cost to our volunteers

½ Day (in-person) onboarding training

Access to our online volunteer portal and training

Ongoing quarterly training opportunities (hybrid)

Bi-monthly check ins with Volunteer support

Specialised workshop trainings as desired

MAN&BOY will never ask you to do anything you aren’t comfortable with.

What you will gain from MAN&BOY:

Experience in social media and wider communications

Deeper understanding of male family dynamics

Access to our bespoke MAN&BOY training package

Reference after 6 months active volunteering

Skills in content creation and recognising trends

Being apart of a supportive, skilled community

Who will excel in the role:

Essential

Embodies MAN&BOY’s ‘ENCOURAGE’ principles

Comfortable using social media software

Interested in our work, punctual and reliable.

Will complete MAN&BOY and safeguarding training

Desirable

Experience in social media content creation

Interest in social media cultural contexts

Interest in the branding/marketing industry

Interest in developing relationships in family unit

About the Charity:

We believe when positive role models are actively present; children, families, and communities thrive. We work alongside families by encouraging men to be a mentor to the boys in their life. We offer a diverse programme of opportunities for men and boys to have fun, take part in adventurous activities together, and enhance their own and wider family relationships.

Why this role exists:

Daytrippers support our programme delivery and fundraising, helping create safe, engaging spaces where men and boys can build stronger relationships. This role supports on singular day activities and fundraising events, including our Climb & Connect course.

What you will be doing:

• Engaging positively with men and boys

• Completing relevant and important training

• Assisting facilitators and families during activities

• Contributing to reflection and feedback after sessions

• Supporting setting up equipment for activities

• Gaining experience at our singular day activities.

How much time is required:

Daytrippers are asked to commit to a minimum of 2 Activity days, and/or a Climb and Connect Course. This is roughly 15 in person hours, with a flexible sign up available through our volunteer portal.

Our promise to you: 

MAN&BOY recognises volunteering as a donation of your skills, labour and time. 

We commit to:

• Treating you with respect
• Providing clarity and support
• Listening to your feedback
• Recognising your contribution

How will we support & train you:

• DBS Check provided at no cost to our volunteer
• ½ Day (in-person) onboarding training
• Access to our online volunteer portal and training
• Ongoing quarterly training opportunities (hybrid)
• Bi-monthly check ins with Volunteer support
• Specialised workshop trainings as desired

MAN&BOY will never ask you to do anything you aren’t comfortable with.

What you will gain from MAN&BOY:

• Experience in supporting adults and young people
• Deeper understanding of male family relationships
• Access to our bespoke MAN&BOY training package
• Reference after 6 months active volunteering
• Skills in communication and group facilitation
• Being apart of a supportive, skilled community

Who will excel in the role:

Essential

• Embodies MAN&BOY’s ‘ENCOURAGE’ principles
• Comfortable working in outdoor environments
• Interested in our work, punctual and reliable
• Will complete MAN&BOY and safeguarding training

Desirable

• Experience supporting young people
• Experience leading activities in the outdoors
• Interest in the outdoor/alternative settings
• Interest in developing relationships in family unit

About the Charity:

We believe when positive role models are actively present; children, families, and communities thrive. We work alongside families by encouraging men to be a mentor to the boys in their life. We offer a diverse programme of opportunities for men and boys to have fun, take part in adventurous activities together, and enhance their own and wider family relationships.

Why this role exists:

Trailblazers support our programme delivery, helping create safe, engaging spaces where men and boys can build stronger relationships. This role supports on all aspects of our programme, including Adventure Camp Weekend.

What you will be doing:

• Engaging positively with men and boy

• Completing relevant and important training

• Assisting facilitators and families during activities

• Contributing to reflection and feedback after sessions

• Supporting setting up equipment for activities

• Supporting residential Adventure camps

How much time is required:

Trailblazers are asked to commit to a minimum of 1 Adventure Camp Weekend and an additional activity a year. This is roughly 4-5 in person days, with a flexible sign up available through our volunteer portal.

Our promise to you:

MAN&BOY recognises volunteering as a donation of your skills, labour and time.

We commit to:

• Treating you with respect
• Providing clarity and support
• Listening to your feedback
• Recognising your contribution

How will we support & train you:

• DBS Check provided at no cost to our volunteers
• ½ Day (in-person) onboarding training
• Access to our online volunteer portal and training
• Ongoing quarterly training opportunities (hybrid)
• Bi-monthly check ins with Volunteer support
• Specialised workshop trainings as desired

MAN&BOY will never ask you to do anything you aren’t comfortable with.

What you will gain from MAN&BOY:

• Experience in supporting adults and young people
• Deeper understanding of male family relationships
• Access to our bespoke MAN&BOY training package
• Reference after 6 months active volunteering
• Skills in communication and group facilitation
• Being apart of a supportive, skilled community

Who will excel in the role:

Essential

• Embodies MAN&BOY’s ‘ENCOURAGE’ principles
• Comfortable working in outdoor environments
• Interested in our work, punctual and reliable
• Will complete MAN&BOY and safeguarding training

Desirable

• Experience supporting young people
• Experience leading activities in the outdoors
• Mentor and positively role model for our Men and Boys
• Interest in developing relationships in family unit