Be part of the AKT team! Pride Season is coming up, and we are launching our Pride Committees in both London and Manchester. See below for our excellent Pride Volunteer opportunities.

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 no current salaried vacancies in our Manchester or London offices at present, but please do look back regularly for the new appointments. Why not also consider one of our excellent Volunteer Opportunities below.

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.

We have three great volunteer opportunities to help with our Pride events, committees and efforts this year... Can you help?

Pride Committee Opportunity - Various time requirements (London)

Working closely with the volunteer and community events coordinator, you will be responsible for the organisation of AKT’s presence in Prides across the London area in 2012. You will work on all aspects of the Pride events, from recruiting volunteers, to coordinating stalls, floats, costumes and decorations in order to help make AKT's participation in Pride a real success. A fuller Opportunity Profile for this volunteer role can be Downloaded Here.

[Apply]

Pride Committee Opportunity - Various time requirements (Manchester)

Working closely with the volunteer and community events coordinator, you will be responsible for the organisation of AKT’s presence in Prides across the Manchester area in 2012. You will work on all aspects of the Pride events, from recruiting volunteers, to coordinating stalls, floats, costumes and decorations in order to help make AKT's participation in Pride a real success. A fuller Opportunity Profile for this volunteer role can be Downloaded Here.

[Apply]

Pride Event Volunteer - Various time requirements (Various Pride events in Manchester & London)

If you are looking for a great way to get involved and make a difference in your nearest Pride event, then why not come along and help us at the AKT. Working with AKT's Pride committee in your area, you will attend a Pride event, take part in the parade, help on our stalls and generally help raise awareness of the AKT, the work we do and, most of all, the young LGBT people we help.  A fuller Opportunity Profile for this volunteer role can be Downloaded Here.

[Apply]

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.’