Vinted Volunteer Be part of our volunteer sales team and help us to generate funds! Expand Title: Vinted Sales Volunteer Team: Other Vinted Volunteer and Community Fundraiser Location: Walsall, West Midlands Salary: Unremunerated – voluntary post Time Commitment: Flexible – hours to suit postholder, within unit opening times Context Heart Care Healthy Living is local charity which has supported people affected by heart and lung disease for over 30 years. Our Vinted shop is ran by volunteers and sells higher priced items to gain more funding. The profits from our Vinted sales help fund for local people in our Walsall Carfiac and Lung Rehabilitation unit. Job Purpose To help increase sales of second hand goods donated by people, with the aim of fetching a higher price in the wider online market. Items can include bric-a-brac, jewellery, china, electronic goods, and designer clothes & shoes. Key Responsibilities Check market value on high value or collectable items on online sites. Photograph, measure and describe the items accurately to maximise selling potential. Post items for sale and monitor progress, responding to any buyer enquiries. Arrange postage of items. Follow up any customer service issues. Record sales on spread sheet. Person Specification Understanding and experience of selling on Vinted. . Motivated to generate maximum profits to help local people with cancer. IT literate This would ideally suit someone with an interest in fashion, photography or retail. To apply for this volunteering opportunity please send your completed Volunteer_Application_form_Heart_Care_2018.xls to [email protected]
Our Trustees Expand Suzanne Ursell Secretary to the Trust The role of Secretary is vital in assisting the Chair and other Trustees to organise the smooth running of the Trustee meetings. In addition to the general responsibilities, the Secretary duties include the following: · Preparing the agenda · Taking and producing the minutes, ensuring they are accurate and agreed · Distributing the minutes · Agree dates of meetings · Checking tasks have been carried out as agreed at previous meeting · Participating in meetings in the role as Manager · Managing correspondence · Managing updates and background information required by the Trustees · Recording and highlighting any potential conflicts of interest · Ensuring the operation of the charity is in line with our governance documents, legal requirements and charity commission guidance As Manager of the Unit as well, I have day to day responsibility of the Unit and ensure that the Trustees are up to date with all policies and procedures, staffing levels and property management, ensuring that the Trustees and Unit’s objectives are in line. I have been Manager of the Trust for over 30 years and love the work, the difference we make and the fact that over the 30 years we have continued to develop and expand. I have worked with a number of Trustees over the years who have all been fully committed to the Charity and given fantastic guidance and support. I play tennis at least twice a week, love pilates and walking and travelling when I can. If I can combine a walk with a National Trust property and possibly a cream tea, even better! Colin Flenley I retired from General Practice in 2019 after 40 years working for the NHS. I’m still actively involved in teaching both undergraduate medical students and qualified doctors. In particular I have a passion for teaching on subjects dealing with ‘Compassion without burnout’, ‘Resilience’, and ‘Communication skills’. I’m a tutor for an international medical education charity. Aside from work, I play the saxophone, and enjoy cycling, badminton, and high altitude mountaineering. In volunteering as a trustee for Heartcare Healthy Living, I believe I can utilize some of my skills, I can provide a link between the charity and Primary Care, and as a recently retired clinician I hope I can engage with the staff on current clinical issues. Harry Madhar I have worked in the NHS for the last 36 years! Having trained at Walsall in the Sister Dora College of Nursing, I continue to work at Walsall Hospital. I have worked in cardiology for the last 29 years. During which time I have been privileged and involved to see a dramatic change in the NHS from door to needle time for thrombolysis, to being involved in the pathway for a 24/7 Primary PCI Pathway at our local tertiary center. Having worked in coronary care as a charge nurse, my career turned to Cardiac Rehabilitation and Acute Coronary Syndrome Nurse Specialist for the last 20 years. I have been a finalist for the Nursing Time and HSJ Awards for innovative practice and patient care. I have also been recognised by the Department of Health for best practice in addressing health inequalities within Walsall. Been involved and presented on a national video campaign to address smoking in ethnic groups. Helped to set up and establish the first pathway in the UK identifying and treating our cardiology patients for high cholesterol using an innovative monoclonal antibody. I am passionate about teaching and in 2019 joined Walsall’s Undergraduate Medical Team as an Academy Tutor for University of Birmingham medical students. My background in cardiology has developed close links with Heartcare over the years. I am privileged and honored to be offered the role of a Trustee and will endeavor to support the excellent work provided by Heartcare. Paul Burns "Hello, I’m Paul and I am very proud to be a new trustee at Walsall Heartcare Healthy Living. I started my career in Accountancy after leaving University in 1992. I qualified in 1998 and remained in practice before moving into industry in 2006. I have held several positions in various sectors before settling in my current role as Group Financial Director for a medium sized stock holding company in 2013" "I am also a trustee of a bowls club in Erdington. I am an active member of a kick boxing club and enjoy dog walks and family time. I hope to use my experience and skills to support this vital charity" Phil Griffin I am a retired NHS senior manager with considerable commissioning, project management and contracting experience . I have always wanted to use this experience to the benefit of the voluntary sector so I was delighted I was able to join the Heart Care Trustees about 18 months ago. I have particular expertise in working with NHS clinicians including consultants, GPs, specialist heart nurses, cardiac technicians and patients. My work involved improving the coronary care pathway in Walsall including rehabilitation services using nationally developed cardiac standards. I am also able to support contract review processes with our local commissioner and undertake a range of Governance oversight responsibilities expected of a Trustee including financial review and risk management . I truly believe that cardiac rehabilitation is a very important part of the heart pathway and as a Trustee I will work to ensure that the services we have developed as a Charity over many years continue to be available to people that need them now and in the future. Chris Blunt Following 18 years in banking and life assurance, I have spent the last 25 years in GP practice management and am passionate about the contribution that primary care and charity sector providers make to patients’ health. I have known of the excellent work that ‘Heartcare’ do for many years and feel privileged to now be part of it. In my spare time, I enjoy gardening, spending time with our children and grandchildren and playing the guitar!
Fundraising volunteer Join Heart Care's team in Walsall to support fundraising activities, gain new skills, and make a lasting difference in your community Expand Title: Fundraising Volunteer Team: Other Volunteers and Community Fundraiser Location: Walsall, West Midlands Salary: Unremunerated – voluntary post Time Commitment: Flexible – hours to suit postholder, within unit opening times Context Heart Care is a local charity which has supported people affected by heart and lung disease for over 30 years. This opportunity is to join our friendly fundraising team as a volunteer at Heart Care. You will learn new skills, gain work experience and make friends along the way. Job Purpose To work with the fundraising group to suggest and discuss ideas and plan for activities the group wish to take forward. Key Responsibilities can include: Supporting local fundraising events Operating a stall at an event Selling charity raffle tickets Handing out flyers/posters Taking part in community fundraising activities Arranging events and liaising with organisations Attending fundraising meetings Person Specification Motivated to generate ideas for fundraising ideas to raise funds for local people with their rehabilitation. Friendly and approachable. All skills and backgrounds are welcome. If you wish to apply for this volunteering position please send your completed Volunteer Application Form to [email protected]
Reception Volunteer Be the face of Heart Care Healthy Living and join our friendly team as a Reception Volunteer! Expand Walsall Rehabilitation and Healthy Living Trust Title: Reception Volunteer Team: Other volunteers and Staff Location: Walsall, West Midlands Salary: Unremunerated – voluntary post – out of pocket expenses paid Time Commitment: Flexible – hours to suit post-holder, within unit opening times Context Hart Care is a local charity that has been helping the communities of Walsall and Sutton Coldfield for over 30 years. We help people to recover and manage illnesses such as cardiovascular disorders, circulatory disorders and chronic lung disease. Our Reception Office is located within our Walsall unit and welcomes patients, staff & visitors on a daily basis. Job Purpose To provide a warm & friendly welcome to personnel entering our unit and use the appropriate booking in systems. To take cash or card payments from patients attending the unit. Key Responsibilities Welcome patients, staff and visitors to unit and guide to appropriate department on arrival. Take payments from patients either by cash or contactless card machine Record patient names and admission fees onto daily accounts sheet Balance monies taken and ensure amount tallies with daily accounts sheet Control door entry system ensuring no unauthorised staff enter building Inform appropriate department about incoming post. Check with relevant department for arrival of parcels and sign for as necessary Liaise with relevant departmental staff as necessary Assist clinical staff in patient emergency by keeping doors open for arrival of ambulance Ensure Heart Care Health & Safety is adhered to at all times Take part in appropriate training regularly to ensure kept up to date with the latest guidelines and polices Occasional Adhoc duties such as filing, shredding, processing raffle tickets, taking donations from patients Person Specification Benefits Good Interpersonal skills Travel expenses Friendly and approachable manner Training Opportunities Customer focused Opportunity to be involved with fund- Self motivated raising events Numerate and accurate cash handling Meeting other people Flexible Professional and maintain confidentiality Ability to work alone and on own initiative If you wish to apply for this volunteering position please print off the following form and return by post to complete 12 Portland Street, Walsall, WS2 8AB or scan and e-mail to [email protected] Volunteer Application Form