Fundraising And Communications Volunteer Volunteer Roles in Glasgow

Overview: Path to Prosper is seeking a detail-oriented, organised and self-motivated individual to join our team as a volunteer Fundraising Lead. This individual will be responsible for managing the organisation's fundraising and grant activities, through managing our Trust and Funds process and seeking new avenues for funding

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to support the organisation's mission and programs
• Research and identify potential funding sources, including grant opportunities and corporate partnerships
• Prepare and submit grant proposals and reports in accordance with funder requirements
• Develop and maintain relationships with donors and funders
• Ensure compliance with grant reporting and regulatory requirements
• Work collaboratively with our team in Uganda to identify funding needs and opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as non-profit management, fundraising, or a related field
• Strong grant writing and fundraising skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with fundraising software and systems
• Commitment to the mission and values of Path to Prosper
• Previous experience in nonprofit fundraising or grant writing, particularly in an international setting, is preferred but not required

Time Commitment: The volunteer will be expected to commit approximately 5-6 hours per month, with some flexibility in scheduling around your personal commitments. This will include a 30-60 minute Ops team meeting a month, and a in person trustee meeting in London every quarter.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to gain experience in nonprofit fundraising and grant writing
• Chance to make a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable young adults in Uganda
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and passionate team
• Letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the volunteer assignment

Do you have senior Individual Giving Fundraising or Marketing experience? This is an exciting opportunity for a person with senior experience and skills who would like to work within a human rights organisation which is ambitious, supportive and open to new ideas to grow our individual giving donor base.

If you would like to help Prisoners of Conscience to grow our individual giving donor base, we would love to hear from you. Please go to our website to see the enormous difference and impact which you could make with us.   

Prisoners of Conscience provides financial and practical assistance to keep human rights defenders and their voices alive. But after 60 years, we have not grown our income to a size which matches the global need for support for human rights defenders. We have to increase our individual giving donor base and your skills might be just what we are looking for. 

You are welcome to contact us  for a conversation in the first instance.   

Family Futures is seeking a dedicated Grants and Corporate Fundraising Volunteer to join our team.

Family Futures is a not for profit, independent adoption and fostering agency and a therapy centre in London, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2022 for the fourth consecutive time. We have a reputation for innovation and providing a gold standard service to children and families. It is an exciting time for Family Futures as we celebrate our 25th anniversary of helping families heal this year and develop our new strategy to drive forward our pioneering work into the future.

Family Futures provides an integrated interdisciplinary, assessment, treatment and family-finding service for children who are traumatised or have attachment difficulties. Our groundbreaking Neuro-physiological Psychotherapy (NPP) model takes a body-based and neuro-sequential approach to healing developmentally traumatised children and supporting their families and network. Our services extend to adoptive, foster, special guardian, and at risk families.

What you will be doing.

This volunteer role is within our Marketing and Communications team, working closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager and other roles across Family Futures, to achieve our fundraising targets, objectives and values. Our therapy, adoption and fostering services for children and families depend on our financial resilience.

By volunteering as a Funding and Grants Volunteer you will be helping us develop our fundraising strategy to ensure we have funds for projects which will improve our therapy space and better serve the community through enhanced services.

This is a rewarding opportunity to get involved in the ongoing development of Family Futures and to play an important role in helping generate income and build a pipeline of new funding opportunities to improve the mental health and outcomes of developmentally traumatised children.

Who is right for the role.

We are particularly looking for those who have some or all of the following qualities and experience:

• has a proven track record of successful trusts and foundations fundraising and knowledge of fundraising regulations.
• has effective communication and collaboration skills
• can build effective working relationships with others.
• is willing to keep proactively up to date with the external fundraising environment, identifying trends and opportunities.
• can understand the financial set up, budgets challenges and opportunities.

Please request an application pack to view full list of experience and skills desired for this role.

Duration commitment.

• Ideally committing to at least a year to provide consistency to the role and establish key relationships with funders and the local community.
• Commitment to being involved in a grant application/project from start to finish preferred.

What you will get out of it.

You'll get the opportunity to:

• spend time with like-minded people and make new friends.
• develop skills in fundraising, networking, and business engagement.
• raise money to help us improve the mental health and outcomes of developmentally traumatised children.

Family Futures will provide.

• Full induction to Family Futures and the role.
• Monthly supervision and support.
• Out of pocket expenses agreed in advance.
• Reference at the end of the volunteer placement.

We believe that embracing different perspectives enriches our agency’s culture and strengthens our ability to serve the children and families we work with. Therefore, we welcome applications from candidates from a wide range of lived experience and are actively recruiting people from the global majority, i.e. Black, Asian, dual heritage and minority ethnic groups as they are currently under-represented at our organisation.

Family Futures is a highly nurturing environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Family Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The organisation follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and adults at risk of harm and will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We are a small CIC with no paid staff, and are looking to recruit an experienced corporate fundraiser to help us raise funds for a brand new project.

By volunteering as a corporate Fundraising assistant you will be helping us develop our corporate fundraising strategy to ensure we have funds for projects which will better serve people affected by BPD.

We are particularly looking for those who have some or all of the following qualities and experience:

• has a proven track record of successful corporate fundraising and knowledge of fundraising regulations
• has effective communication and collaboration skills
• can build effective working relationships with others
• is willing to keep proactively up to date with the external fundraising environment, identifying trends and opportunities
• can understand the financial set up, budgets challenges and opportunities

We’re looking for an experienced fundraising volunteer to join our team – working with the Trustees and Programme Managers to identify possible funders and take the lead on writing and submitting grant applications on our behalf. 

In 2018/19 Big Leaf was reliant on two main funders for the majority of its income. In 2020 we grew our funding base, receiving funding from 10 trusts and organisations. But as demand for our services continues to grow and the number of displaced young people we’re supporting keeps increasing, we need to build and diversify our funding base further.

Our focus over the next year will be on securing multi-year core funding to build long-term sustainability and help us meet the growth in demand for our services. 

KEY TASKS

• Increase funds by researching and targeting charitable trusts whose criteria match Big Leaf Foundation’s aims.

• Lead on writing grant applications and providing follow-up reports to funders as required.

• Engage new donors while maintaining and developing relationships with existing donors.

• Work with our Partnerships, Governance & Admin Coordinator to ensure funding deadlines, reports

  and donor contact is recorded on our database and shared with the team.

• Provide regular feedback to the Trustees and core team on fundraising activities and opportunities.

• Liaise with other members of the Big Leaf team as needed to fulfil the role.

SKILLS

Essential

• Passion for the role and commitment to our aims and values.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to ‘sell’ an idea.

• Previous experience of fundraising in the charity sector and/or at a community level.

• The ability to build and maintain relationships.

Please note: Recruitment is conducted in line with safe recruitment practices. Applicants for this role will not have regular, direct contact with our beneficiaries and therefore a DBS check is not required for this role. But all volunteers will be required to complete Safeguarding training as part of their induction and training.

• Highly motivated and pro-active.

• Good organisational and project management skills.

• Able to work as part of a team.

Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community.

We are looking to recruit a Fundraising Volunteer for the Lanarkshire Group. As our Fundraising Volunteer you’ll support your Group Coordinator to organise local fundraising activities and events throughout the year.

In this role you’ll be able to develop your organisation, communication and team working skills.Most importantly you’ll inspire your local community to raise funds that help make sure no one has to face MS alone.

Time Commitment

We estimate this role will need around 2 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

About you

You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services.

You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the area the group to carry out this role.

Apply 

1. Read through the role description carefully

2. Please apply online

The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

Research & Fundraising Volunteer

Role Profile 

Main objective: 

• To assist with grant writing and research efforts to secure the necessary funding for Indigo’s operations 

This role requires experience in sales, fundraising and/or events management and reports to Indigo’s Marketing Manager. 

Hours: 10-20/week 

Duration: 4 months 

Location: Remote Working (must be based within the GMT to GMT+3 timezones) 

Benefits: Being part of a wonderful team and helping amazing grassroots organisations find volunteers. Mentoring support & training related to the role and your development interests. Flexible working hours. There is no financial compensation associated with this role. This role can be accounted as an official internship. 

To apply, please fill in the application form on the Indigo website. 

Purpose: We are seeking a motivated and dedicated intern to join our team and assist with fundraising initiatives and research efforts. This role is vital in order for Indigo to keep our services running and provide support to our partners, volunteers, and ultimately the refugees we serve. Funding will help us sustain our current operations, and also to grow our pool of volunteers, put on more training for our partners, expand our network of charity organisations receiving Indigo’s support and much more. You will be working with and supported by Indigo’s fundraising team, and will be expected to meet twice/week to discuss progress. 

Responsibilities 

• Identify potential sponsorship opportunities and assist in developing sponsorship packages to present to local businesses, corporations, and organizations. 
• Research and apply for relevant grants, funding programs, and sponsorships. The research will also involve calling any relevant groups. 
• Assist in adapting our fundraising materials, including grant proposals, sponsorship pitches, and donor appeal letters. 
• Assist in managing donor and sponsor relationships, including maintaining communication, tracking contributions, and providing necessary follow-up. 
• Help maintain a fundraising database and generate reports on fundraising progress and outcomes. 
• Collaborate with the Indigo team to set and achieve our fundraising goals. 
• Provide general administrative support to the team as needed. Skills & Experience 
• Strong interest in cultural diversity, community engagement, and event planning.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and synthesize information effectively. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently, proactively and collaborate effectively within a team. 
• Proficiency in Google functions (Google docs, etc) and familiarity with Salesforce is a plus. 
• Previous experience in sales is preferred. 
• Prior experience or coursework in fundraising, nonprofit management, or related fields is desirable but not mandatory. 
• Interest in working remotely, managing your own time and multitasking. 

At Indigo Volunteers we see our differences as our strength. We are committed to cultivating an equal and fair working environment free from discrimination on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, mental health, religion or age. We believe in promoting a sense of belonging, where our people are heard and valued and diversity of experience and perspective is celebrated. 

About Indigo Indigo Volunteers is a charity that recruits volunteers, supports grassroots organisations, and creates networks along the European refugee route. We believe in the power of ordinary people, and enable them to work together to support refugees and displaced people. We work within a community of remarkable grassroots charities, volunteers, sector experts, and humanitarian organisations that are positively dedicated to supporting communities coping with displacement, inequality, and social injustice. Have a read about us on our website. 

OUR VALUES 

1. Human-centred. We put relationships, lasting collaborations and human wellbeing at the centre of everything we do. 

2. Humility. We acknowledge that we do not have all the answers; we welcome feedback and strive to continuously learn. 

3. Accountability. We follow through on our commitments; we are honest and transparent. 

To apply, please fill in the application form on the Indigo website. 

The world at large are suffering from a chilling surge in mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD and suicide. Underserved communities and developing nations also need help and sometimes don't have access to teachers, workshops or trainings that are inclusive and affordable, or effective and relevant. Loneliness is also a pervasive problem globally even as digital connectivity expands, leading to worsening mental health outcomes.

We want to see the mental health arena transform by helping more people integrate tools like mindfulness, meditation and stress reduction into their daily lives so they can rediscover their power and personal agency. Our programs will help create more skilled teachers where they are needed, or guides that are accessible via internet. The community that CNTRD Wellness is building for seekers and teachers will serve to nourish and support people who feel isolated or low on hope and give them tools to help themselves heal and thrive. We also plan to create scholarships and free trainings and workshops focused on the most vulnerable communities.

PARTNERSHIPS & FUNDRAISING

• Prospect for, secure and cultivate strong partnerships with institutional, philanthropic and possibly private sector partners. Research and apply for appropriate grants by editing current copy or writing new grant copy. Work with the communications team to grow exposure to and engagement with fundraising target audiences.

• Volunteer 2-4 hours per week remotely

We are seeking enthusiastic Volunteer Community Fundraisers to join our team and mission in transforming the lives of young autistic children. This role involves creativity and collaboration in generating fundraising ideas and bringing them to life within your community. It’s an opportunity to develop skills in fundraising and event management while making a tangible difference.

Key Responsibilities:

· Assist in brainstorming and organising local fundraising activities and events.

· Spread awareness about TAP’s mission and services in your community.

· Engage with community members, local businesses, and groups to garner support for events.

· Help manage event logistics, from planning to execution.

· Collect donations and manage basic record-keeping of fundraising efforts.

· Foster a network of volunteers and supporters to participate in fundraising initiatives.

· Adhere to the organization's values and represent TAP with integrity and passion.

Qualifications:

· No prior fundraising experience required; enthusiasm and a proactive attitude are most important.

· Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with a diverse range of people.

· Organisational skills and the capability to manage events or projects.

· A willingness to learn about fundraising strategies and nonprofit operations.

· Alignment with the core values of TAP and a commitment to our mission.

· Availability to participate in events, which may include some evenings and weekends.

Training and Support:

· Training and support on fundraising principles and event organization will be provided.

· Continuous support from our team to ensure successful and rewarding fundraising activities.

How to Apply: If you are interested in volunteering and contributing to a worthwhile cause, please apply directly through Charity Jobs and we will get back to you to set up a short call to discuss the role and your interest in it. We welcome volunteers from all walks of life and are excited to expand our community of change-makers

Croydon Community Against Trafficking (CCAT) is a small Croydon-based charity which is committed to the fight against modern slavery and human trafficking. We are currently five trustees, one project manager, and a handful of volunteers.

We are currently establishing a multi-stakeholder project which aims to make the London Borough of Croydon a Slavery Free Borough. This is a significant operation and is currently in the initial stages, having just had the first of many multi-stakeholder meetings.

We are looking for an organised and numerate volunteer to help with marketing, raising funds and regular donations to meet our aims.

What you will gain as a volunteer:  

•  Being part of a dedicated volunteer-led team
•  Valuable experience by helping establish a Slavery Free Croydon
•  Giving back to your community and making a difference
•  Learning new skills and gaining experience in the VCS sector
•  Being part of projects where your ideas and contributions are valued

What your volunteering entails:

•  The first point of contact and coordinater of fundraising and events
•  Working with Trustees to identify and secure appropriate future events and fundraising activities
•  Coordinating administration of events, funding ideas and opportunities
•  Running stalls, handing out information, collections for donations and similar (with Trustee/Staff guidance)
•  Volunteering alongside Bid/Grant Writer Volunteer (if applicable)
•  Referring complex issues to Trustee/Staff
•  General admin as and when needed

Your personal skills and attributes include:  

•  Previous Marketing and/or Fundraising experience is essential
•  Excellent communication skills
•  Organised, focused and pays attention to details
•  Numerate and able to work to tight deadlines and can prioritise well
•  Proficient user of Email, MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint and similar
•  Knows when to ask for help and where boundaries are
•  Can take initiative when needed, dedicated and flexible

Bath Welcomes Refugees (BWR) is seeking a Volunteer Communications Lead to become part of our Management Committee.  The holder of the role will develop and also implement a communications strategy, coordinating our communications with members and supporters, our donors (current and potential), wider stakeholders and the general public. 

Who we are

BWR harnesses the goodwill of the community in welcoming and supporting refugees and asylum seekers to thrive in their new community.  BWR is a small inclusive charity. Volunteer-led and non-partisan, we help refugee families out of desperate circumstances and into a promising future. Our volunteers assist with English-language teaching, DIY, fundraising, gardening, employability needs and more. We also have the hands-on support of befrienders, assistants at social events and helpers at our weekly crèche and at social events.

Expectations for this volunteer role

• Development of a communications strategy and its implementation in line with our wider policies

• Coordinating appropriate responses to any media enquiries, including monitoring and managing our media@  email address

• Engaging proactively with relevant media to help publicise our activities, needs and events by:

  • Writing occasional press releases

  • Creating content and posting on our social media channels

  • Updating our website periodically 

• Coordinating the production of a regular membership newsletter.

• Monitoring and moderating content on our social media channels, taking steps to ensure it’s in line with our values and ethos 

• Assisting in the development of written copy and visuals so that they support our aims, and are in line with our values and responsibilities 

• Supporting our fundraising team by assisting it to develop and implement effective communication plans 

• Monitoring national and international media for relevant issues that BWR should be aware of and may wish to take action to support

• Attending monthly meetings of the Management Committee and contributing to the overall management of the charity

Your skills and experience

Ideally you will have a background in communications in a commercial, public sector or charity setting or you may have a background as a journalist.

Excellent written communication skills are needed and previous hands-on experience of managing social media feeds would be preferable.   Skills in the development of visuals for use both online and in hard copy would also be welcomed. 

As a regionally based charity, local media contacts would also be very valuable to us.

You will need to undertake a DBS check.

Time commitment

The time may vary from week to week but we would expect that most weeks it  would be around 7 hours spread across the week to make sure we are monitoring media enquiries and updating social feeds in a timely way. 

As a member of the management committee you would also be expected to attend committee meetings (one evening per month) and attend occasional meetings with the Trustees (also held in the evening or on a Saturday).

We would provide back-up support for times when you are not available to volunteer, for instance due to holidays.

Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) is an international movement that started in the 1970s in the American prison system. AVP Britain (AVPB) is one of multiple independent branches around the globe. Committed to working towards a resilient and non-violent society, we offer programmes for people to learn how to manage conflict in non-violent ways.

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us spread the word about the amazing work that we do.

We are looking for a volunteer to support our fundraising efforts by developing and launching crowdfunding campaigns.

Ideally, we would like someone with a knowledge and understanding of JustGiving, engaging and empowering new audiences to set up personally meaningful challenges while raising money for good cause.

If you are looking to gain communications and fundraising experience, or just flex your existing skills, we would love to have you on the team.

NEW VOLUNTEER TEAM NEEDED! A DYNAMIC AND DEVELOPING MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY URGENTLY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS. HELP FORGE THE BEST MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLING SERVICE

Evolve Counselling is … changing. Over the next year we have an ambitious programme to meet a large and growing demand for professionally-delivered talking therapies. We have plenty of volunteering opportunities for you. Bring your skills and experience to help us, and in return be part of an empowering community - where you can thrive in a rewarding project. Build your CV! Try something new! Put your spare time to use! Revive your career skills! Do life-enriching work helping others! All roles are flexible hours, working remotely with full IT support.

Exciting and absorbing NEW volunteer job roles

Admin Assistant . Secretarial tasks supporting the Trustee Board: Scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and board papers, taking minutes, keeping records, monitoring compliance  with legal and contractual rules, etc. Admin support for CEO: Arrange external meetings, attend planning sessions and produce notes and minutes, schedule key business events, and keep diaries up to date. General office administration: Keeping records, directing calls and messages, maintaining files and building the business ‘memory’. We are looking for a highly efficient organiser, someone used to routine and fine detail, with good IT skills.

Finance Controller or Finance Assistant. Finance tasks supporting our growing charity, working with our external Book Keeper, outsourced payroll service, and the Board Treasurer. Tasks include producing monthly reports and stats for the Board, for funders and fundraising bids. Monthly financial reporting including monitoring of income and expenditure, variance analysis and cashflow forecasting, monthly management accounts, and annual financial statements - charity income and expenditure, balance sheet, P&L. Supporting annual budget setting, and assisting when data is required for grant submissions. You will ideally be, or have been, a chartered, AAT, or qualified-by-experience accountant, have Third Sector knowledge, and have an interest and passion  for charitable enterprises.

Communications and Media Coordinator or Assistant. We are looking for help to communicate much much better with counselling clients, funders, our own “Counselling Community” of therapists, and the wider voluntary sector across our large area. You’ll be writing news stories, success ‘profiles’, publicising regular and special events, and driving social media and the web  - building the brand for Evolve. This job will be great  for a pro-active social media “story teller”, looking to build their own profile by ‘owning’ this new area of Evolve’s work. You’ll need to be creative, organised, and literate, with a very self-motivated  approach. A background in PR, marketing, social media or news will be great for this role.
 

Marketing and Fundraising Specialist or Assistant. Help us to grow our client numbers, improve the service, generate a development fund for new innovations, and get our name in front of sponsors, donors, and other charity project funders. In this demanding but hugely rewarding new role you will be in at the beginning - creating campaigns, researching and writing bids, and working with our communications and media volunteer to build and promote compelling fundable projects.

About Evolve Counselling. Evolve Counselling is a long-established charitable social enterprise, providing low cost, affordable or funded mental health counselling to adults in Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties. Our counselling community is made up of 50 – 60 qualified self-employed practitioners, working part-time. We deliver talking therapies to adults – online and in person. Our service delivers around 500 counselling sessions per month to a broad range of individuals, many of whom would not otherwise be able to access counselling support. Evolve also provides supervision, reflective practice, critical incident support and mental health awareness and related training to organisations and businesses large and small.

Our roaming tech volunteers provide one-to-one support to people with sight loss, visiting them in their own homes to help them get the most out of technology. They may help customers set up a new device, learn new features or trouble shoot tech problems. Roaming tech volunteers support people local to them.

• Good communication skills
• Customer focused approach
• Natural tech user
• Problem solving skills;empowering attitude

• Home visits and venues across your local area. Access to telephone and email is required.

• This role requires an enhanced criminal record check and 2 references.