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Volunteer Fundraising Assistant (Challenge Events & Community Fundraising)
Location: Finchley, London (minimum 1 day per week in the office)
Time commitment: Flexible (approx. 1–2 days per week)
Salary: Voluntary
About Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity
At Rays of Sunshine, we brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospitals and within the community. Our work creates moments of joy, hope and lasting memories for children and their families during the most difficult times.
About the Role
We are looking for a passionate and organised Volunteer Fundraising Assistant to support our Challenge Events and Community Fundraising team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced fundraising environment, supporting key campaigns such as the London Marathon and community-led fundraising initiatives. You’ll play a vital role in helping us deliver exceptional supporter experiences and maximise income to fund life-changing wishes.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the coordination of challenge events (e.g. London Marathon, runs, cycles)
- Assist with supporter stewardship, including emails, calls and event communications
- Help manage and update supporter data (Salesforce or similar CRM)
- Support the delivery of community fundraising activities and campaigns
- Assist with event preparation and logistics, including materials and packs
- Help monitor fundraising progress and identify opportunities to support participants
- Provide general administrative support to the fundraising team
What We’re Looking For
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- A proactive and positive attitude
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office (experience with CRM systems is a bonus)
- An interest in fundraising, events, or the charity sector
- Ability to commit to at least 1 day per week in our Finchley office
What You’ll Gain
- Valuable experience in fundraising and events within a national charity
- Insight into supporter engagement and income generation
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of seriously ill children
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- A reference upon successful completion of your volunteering
How to Apply
If you’re interested in joining our team and supporting our work, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply via CharityJob with your CV and a short statement outlining your interest in the role.
We brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospitals and within the community
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
ReviveBattery
We regenerate lead-acid batteries two to three times, restoring most capacity and avoiding energy-intensive recycling.
Fundraising Assistant
Fundraising Volunteer (Remote)
Duration: 3–6 months (Unpaid) • 20 hrs/week (flexible)
Reports to: Fundraising Manager
### **About Revive Battery B.V.**
Revive Battery is a sustainability-driven startup transforming the energy sector through battery regeneration and circular economy innovation. Based in the Netherlands, we extend battery life, reduce waste, and minimize environmental impact using our advanced regeneration technology.
Role Summary
As a Fundraising Volunteer, you will play a key role in identifying, researching, and supporting the development of funding opportunities, including grants, donor partnerships, and investment outreach. This position offers hands-on experience in social impact fundraising, proposal development, and strategic collaboration within a fast-paced cleantech startup environment.
### **Key Responsibilities**
- Research and track potential funding opportunities, including grants, accelerators, and impact investors.
- Assist in drafting proposals, pitch decks, Letters of Intent (LOIs), and grant applications.
- Maintain a database of funders, deadlines, and application progress.
- Support internal reporting and documentation for ongoing grants and partnerships.
- Attend and take notes on donor meetings, partnership calls, or webinars related to fundraising.
- Collaborate with the communications and marketing teams to align messaging for funders and impact storytelling.
- Provide administrative and coordination support for fundraising campaigns and donor relations.
### **Requirements**
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in International Development, Business, Communications, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with fundraising, grant writing, or startup funding is a plus.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Proficient in Google Workspace; experience with CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Airtable) is an advantage.
- Passionate about sustainability, climate action, or the circular economy.
### **Learning Opportunities**
- Gain hands-on experience in fundraising and partnership development for impact-driven initiatives.
- Learn to craft grant proposals and investor materials aligned with sustainability goals.
- Work closely with startup leadership on funding strategy and donor engagement.
- Develop practical skills in relationship management, impact reporting, and proposal writing.
- Receive mentorship and professional growth guidance from experienced professionals.
### **What We Offer**
- Real-world exposure to fundraising and resource mobilization in a sustainability startup.
- Flexible remote schedule and a collaborative international team environment.
- Mentorship and access to learning materials and resources.
- Volunteer Agreement, certificate of completion, and reference letter upon successful completion.
- An opportunity to contribute to meaningful sustainability and impact-driven projects.
Minimum Hours per Week:
10+ hours per week
Duration:
6+ months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.