Jobs & Volunteering at Stop Hate UK

Jobs & volunteer at Stop Hate UK

1. Job Vacancies

Helpline Operators

The following shifts are available: Tuesdays 6pm-10pm, Saturday 2pm-6pm

Salary: £7.83/hr

We are seeking to appoint Helpline Operators to join our dedicated team.

Are you the experienced, flexible worker we need?

You will be responsible for providing support and advice to anyone affected by Hate Crime by telephone and electronic communication. Excellent communication skills are essential along with good IT skills.

This is a home-based job, but the post holder must be prepared to travel to Leeds on a regular basis for training and support.

For more information about the role and to apply please download the following Application Pack documents and complete and return the Application Form by email to amanda@stophateuk.org by 10.00am on Friday 15th June 2018.

Advert Helpline Operator

Job Description Helpline Operator

General info Helpline Operator

Application Form Helpline Operator

2. Become a Trustee of Stop Hate UK

We are currently looking for highly skilled Trustees to join the Board of Stop Hate UK. If you have a strong interest or background in Hate Crime and would like to make a difference at Board level, then we would love to hear from you.

We would particularly welcome applications from people with strong skills in the following areas:

Strategic Financial Management
Accounting
Fundraising
Digital Development
Campaigning
Facilities Management
Health and Safety

Trustees Of Stop Hate UK are expected to:

Attend a minimum of 4 Board Meetings per year, held in either Leeds or London
Attend an AGM and annual Strategy Day
Bring knowledge, skills and input to Board meetings
Contribute advice and support on an ad hoc basis
Attend events as required
You may also be required to attend a sub group which is usually held by conference call

Although we have indicated the particular skills we are currently recruiting for, we always welcome applications from committed and motivated people with a variety of skill sets, so please do not be deterred from applying.

If you are interested in becoming a Trustee of Stop Hate UK, please email rose@stophateuk.org to express your interest in the first instance.

3. Become a volunteer at Stop Hate UK

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Stop Hate UK.

Stop Hate UK has the following opportunities:

Office-based volunteers in Leeds who have an interest in administration or awareness raising particularly around Faith Hate Crime. For further details contact info@stophateuk.org or complete the form below

Volunteers who are interested in challenging Hate in innovative ways who can attend training in Leeds or Portsmouth. For further details contact bill@stophateuk.org or complete the form below

New applicants for other volunteer positions can still complete the form but applications will be held with us until we plan to start another induction programme.

Click to download the Stop Hate UK Volunteer Registration Form

Would you like to offer direct support to victims of Hate Crime?

The volunteer helpline operator answers helpline phone calls, text messages, web chat and emails from victims of hate crime. You’ll receive full training, and you can volunteer from home and at any time of day.

Become a volunteer Stop Hate UK local representative:

Raise awareness of Hate Crime and the work of Stop Hate UK in your local area (town/city/community) and mobilize people to action.

Reps help us by:

Distributing Stop Hate UK promotional materials, posters, leaflets
Encouraging people locally to follow Stop Hate UK on Facebook, Twitter, email distribution lists, e-news
Attending and hosting local meetings and conferences relevant to Hate Crime
Spreading the word – organising an event, inviting a Stop Hate UK worker to speak at your community centre, faith group, workplace or club
Organising fundraising activities to support our work

Each rep brings their own unique flavour and personality to Stop Hate UK, which leaves you entirely free to make best use of your expertise and contacts.

Become a volunteer Stop Hate UK advocacy worker

Our volunteer advocates work with callers to the helpline to ensure they are receiving the right information and the right support as victims of Hate Crime. Our advocacy work is done over the telephone, by email and letter and involves working with victims, families, carers and other professionals.

Scrutiny Panels

Get involved in scrutinising real life Hate Crime cases, and making recommendations about how the Police can investigate Hate Crimes better. Join our team on panels in Leeds or Sheffield or approach your local scrutiny panel.

We are also looking for volunteers to assist in our head office in Leeds and to support us in other ways depending on skills, experience and the needs of the organisation.

If you’d like to use your existing skills and experience to support our work, and can commit a few hours a week, complete this application form, or email info@stophateuk.org for the attention of Stop Hate UK’s Volunteer and Helpline Operations Co-ordinator.