Role:
Policy and Campaigns Volunteer
Location:
Homebased
Commitment:
4-6 hours
Terms
This is a permanent volunteer role
A Little Bit of Sunshine UK (ALBOS UK) is seeking to recruit Policy and Campaigns volunteers to support the charity at an important point in its development, its second year of operation, supporting young people to be at the heart of decision making in support services.
Our Work
A Little Bit of Sunshine is a charity dedicated to giving young people a voice in shaping mental health services that work for them. By connecting young people and decision-makers, we can co-create mental health systems that are inclusive, accessible, and effective for everyone.
We're a small charity run by volunteers and are looking to expand our team as we continue to grow. We are an inclusive charity and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
About the role
As a Policy and Campaigns Volunteer, you will play a key role in supporting our efforts to influence policy, raise awareness, and advocate for improved mental health services for young people. You will work closely with our Policy and Campaigns team to help shape and deliver impactful campaigns and contribute to policy development aimed at creating lasting change.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in research, analysis and drafting of policy papers, briefing notes, and reports related to mental health issues affecting young people.
- Support the development and creation of campaigns that raise awareness and push for reforms in mental health services
- Monitor relevant policy developments, governmental reports, and key discussions within the mental health sector.
- Help with the development of training materials or toolkits for volunteers and supporters to increase awareness and engagement around mental health policy.
- Attend and contribute to team meetings and brainstorming sessions for campaign strategies and policy priorities.
- Contribute to the drafting of letters, petitions, and policy submissions aimed at influencing decision makers.
- Engage with young people to ensure their voices are heard and included in policy recommendations and campaign efforts.
If you would like to have an informal conversation with a member of our team please get in touch with the hiring manager at
Callum.Parr@albos.org.uk
Informal interviews will be held as and when suitable applicants apply, but all applications before the closure of the advert will be reviewed.
Please note that you must be 16 or over and be willing to undergo the DBS process to be appointed to this volunteer role.
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