Miricyl
Charity Manager - Volunteer
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About the Role
We're looking for a proactive volunteer to help run and grow our mental health charity. You could help with social media, partnerships, GDPR compliance and volunteer coordination, depending on your experience and helping us reach more children, young people and families across the UK.
What Difference Will You Make?
Your contribution will play a key role in helping Miricyl grow into a sustainable organisation that can support many more children, young people and families affected by mental health challenges.
- By helping coordinate our operations, volunteers and partnerships, you'll enable us to work more effectively, build stronger relationships with organisations such as universities, NHS services and housing associations, and ensure we continue to operate to a high standard of governance and compliance.
- Your support will also help us increase awareness of our digital mental health platform, expand our reach and develop new opportunities for collaboration.
- As we grow, you'll help create the foundations that allow us to recruit and manage more volunteers, strengthen our partnerships and deliver greater impact.
Ultimately, your work will help more people discover trusted mental health information, self-help resources and support services when they need them most. You'll be making a meaningful contribution to improving access to mental health support while helping shape the future of an ambitious and innovative charity.
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What Are We Looking For?
We are looking for a proactive, organised and enthusiastic volunteer who enjoys helping organisations grow and making things happen. This is a varied role, so we're looking for someone who is comfortable working across different areas and taking the initiative.
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Essential Qualities And Experience
- Excellent organisational and project coordination skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with volunteers, partners and stakeholders.
- The ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.
- A practical, problem-solving approach and a willingness to take ownership of tasks.
- Good digital skills and confidence using common online tools such as Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace.
- A commitment to the values of equality, inclusion and improving mental health outcomes.
Desirable Experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas would be beneficial, although applicants do not need experience in all of them:
- Volunteer recruitment or management.
- Project or programme management.
- Social media, communications or digital marketing.
- Business development, partnership working or stakeholder engagement.
- Working with universities, NHS organisations, local authorities or housing associations.
- Governance, GDPR or charity compliance.
- Website or digital product management.
We value attitude as much as experience. If you're organised, reliable, enjoy working collaboratively and are excited by the opportunity to help shape a growing charity, we'd love to hear from you.
This role would suit someone looking to use their professional skills to make a meaningful difference, whether you're an experienced manager, a retired professional, someone returning to work, or a professional who wants to volunteer a few hours each week. You'll have the opportunity to influence how the charity develops, work closely with the founder and see the direct impact of your contribution on the lives of children, young people and families who need better access to trusted mental health support.
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What Will You Be Doing?
Miricyl is a Scottish mental health charity dedicated to helping children, young people and families find trusted information, self-help resources and support services. We are developing an innovative digital platform that brings together evidence-based mental health resources in one place, making it easier for people to find the support they need.
We are looking for a proactive Volunteer Operations & Partnerships Manager to help coordinate and grow the charity. Working closely with the founder, you'll play a key role in shaping the organisation as we expand our reach and develop partnerships across the UK.
Your responsibilities will include, depending on your skills:
- Coordinating volunteers and projects.
- Supporting our social media activity.
- Helping ensure good governance and GDPR compliance.
- Developing relationships with universities, NHS organisations, housing associations and other partners.
- Helping oversee external website developers and volunteers.
- Identifying opportunities to improve how the charity operates and help turn ideas into action.
This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. It would suit someone who enjoys organising people, managing projects, building relationships and making a real difference. In return, you'll have the opportunity to influence the direction of a growing charity and help improve access to mental health support for children, young people and families.
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