Be part of the AKT team! Highlighted Opportunities are - Chair of Trustees (Voluntary Position) and the volunteer position of Mentor Co-ordinator in London.

All specific voluntary and employment opportunities with AKT will be advertised on this page as well as in various other printed and online media.

Salaried Vacancies

There are currently no salaried vacancies at the moment, but please do return to this page for future opportunities. Also please check below for some of our Volunteer situations.

Volunteer Vacancies

The Albert Kennedy Trust requires volunteers on an ongoing basis, but here are some specific roles available. Can you help with any of these AKT NOW and [Apply] for a position.

Chair of Trustees (Voluntary Position)

Your chance to make a real difference to the lives of LGBT young people

The Albert Kennedy Trust is looking for a new Chair of Trustees to help provide leadership and strategic direction to the Board of Trustees at this pivotal moment in our history. This exciting opportunity will appeal to someone who is a strategic thinker and who brings with them experience of leading an organisation through a period of change and growth. A good understanding of the financial and governance needs of a small charity are also important as is an affinity and understanding of AKTs aims and values.

Closing date: Noon on 17th February 2012

Interviews: Saturday 25th February 2012

For more details and to apply, please download the following information packs:-

DOWNLOAD The AKT's Chair of Trustees Information Pack
DOWNLOAD The AKT's Chair of Trustees Application Pack

If you would like to speak to someone informally about the role, please contact Tim Sigsworth on 020 7831 6562.

Services Volunteer  1/2 - 1 day p/w

To help:

• Collect information and collate resources / services that AKT can refer / signpost young people to
• Set up a data base of these resources
• Research the suitability of these services for young LGBT / questioning people
• Assist AKT to broaden our support networks across various diverse/marginalised groups

[Apply]

Mentor Co-ordinator Role 1 day p/w (London)

Working closely with the Placement Worker, you will assist with administrative duties in managing and maintaining records of mentors, mentoring relationships and meetings. A fuller Volunteer Specification for this volunteer role can be Downloaded Here. In addition to the 1 day per week, some evening work may be required. A CRB will also be needed for this role.

[Apply]

Fundraisers, as needed (London and Manchester)

We need volunteers to represent in the AKT in fund raising and rag raid efforts. Full details can be read in this Fundraiser Opportunity Profile.

[Apply]

Interpreters (London)

We need people who are able to translate on behalf of young people with whom English is not their first language. Once recruited, this could be done in person or via the telephone as and when needed.

[Apply]

Services Admin Volunteer (Manchester)

Working closely with the Operations Manager and the Finance and Admin Worker, you will help to make the day to day running of services smoother so you people can access the help they need.

[Apply]

Supper Club/ Young People’s Volunteer Activity Co-ordinator 1 day p/w (London)

Working closely with the Operations Manager and the Fundraising Team, you will help develop, co-ordinate and fundraise for activities for young people, including our Supper Club.

[Apply]

2x Advocacy Volunteers, as needed (London)

Working closely with the services team, you will accompany young people to the crucial appointments with other services they need. You will need to be available at short notice and for long periods of time – sometimes an entire day. You will be given appropriate training in the rights and entitlements of young people and supported remotely by the services team by phone.

[Apply]

N.B. Regarding Mentors and Carers

‘At the moment AKT is running at capacity for mentors and carers in London and Manchester, so applicants are likely to face a long wait (6 months +) before training and recruitment. However, we do urgently need volunteers who are Black and minority ethnic, disabled, people of faith, women, working class, bisexual or trans, so if you’re from one of more of these communities, please get in touch to discuss how we can work together.’