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Are you looking for a meaningful, flexible way to support others? Join the Talking Bubble Project and help tackle loneliness through the power of a simple phone call.

Since the pandemic, many befriending services have wound down—but Talking Bubble remains one of the few projects still offering regular, phone-based companionship to those who need it most. Demand for this kind of support remains high, and we’re actively looking for kind, compassionate English-speaking volunteers to help meet this growing need.

What is the Talking Bubble Project?

☎︎ It’s a phone-based befriending service that connects volunteers with older adults and vulnerable individuals across the UK who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation. By committing just a little time each week, you can offer someone the warmth of conversation and a regular point of connection.

Why Volunteer With Us?

✔ Make a genuine impact on someone's life
✔ Enjoy flexible volunteering hours from the comfort of your home
✔ Receive full training, ongoing support, and a reference upon completion
✔ Boost your sense of purpose and community

What You’ll Need

✅ No experience required—just a kind heart, a listening ear, and a willingness to talk
✅ Volunteers must complete Safeguarding Adults Level 2 training and undergo a DBS check—we cover the cost of both
✅ Must be a UK resident

How to Get Involved

Apply now via the CharityJob website, or contact us directly for more information. Together, we can keep connection alive—one call at a time.

***Please note that this is an opportunity based in Nottingham (shire) in the United Kingdom and we don’t offer sponsorship or accept overseas applicants***

Age UK Notts are seeking individuals who would like to be considered as a volunteer for our Companion Service.

Volunteers will be supporting people in their own homes and in the community within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and ideally, we ask all applicants to provide a minimum of 1 hour volunteering a week.

The companion service volunteer can choose to be:                                                           

• A companion within the person’s home

• A companion outside the person’s home

Examples of the type of support the service offers include:

• Supporting an older person/s hobbies and interests or simply chatting with them in their own home on a regular basis.

• Supporting with digital access & building confidence skills & motivation to access the opportunities of the internet.

• Supporting the person outside of their home e.g., by accompanying them on a walk, to the shops, to a café, garden centre, theatre or cinema or other social activities / community groups. 

• Where appropriate, supporting the older person to access other services through information and signposting or referring to the Companion Service Coordinator for support.

We are looking for the following skills/interests:

• Individuals with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of older people who are committed to volunteering on a regular basis.

• Commitment to complete our Volunteer Report Form accurately and regularly. 

• Ability to travel for visits in the local community either by car or public transport for those volunteers who choose to participate in this type of activity.

• Digital literacy for those volunteers who choose to participate in this type of activity.

We are looking for volunteers with good daytime availability in specific areas of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Please contact the volunteering team for further information on where specifically in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

***Please note that this is an opportunity based in Nottingham in the United Kingdom and we don’t offer sponsorship or accept overseas applicants***

What is the purpose of this role?

To support people aged 18+ in the community by leading a series of guided walks around open spaces in Nottingham city (and Nottinghamshire).

Walk Leaders can make a difference by creating safe, enjoyable, and accessible walking opportunities that enhance health, wellbeing, and social connection.

What impact does this role have?

Provides accessible, guided health walks across Nottingham’s parks and open spaces. The walks encourage a healthy lifestyle by combining exercise with opportunities to socialise, helping people stay active, build friendships, and explore their local community.

What activities might you be involved in?

· Offering a friendly welcome to all walkers, especially those joining for the first time

· Providing a short briefing before the walk to ensure all participants are prepared

· Making sure the walk is safe and accessible for participants on the day of the walk

· Taking the lead in walks and ensuring they are safe, friendly and enjoyable and well managed

· Addressing and resolving issues that arise during walks, following guidance from your Line Manager, and promptly reporting any incidents or concerns to them.

· Providing information about other Age UK Notts services and other walks offered by the scheme, and basic information about how to keep active

· Ensuring all required paperwork is properly completed

· Attending occasional walk leaders’ meetings, one-to-one meetings and relevant training

What are we looking for?

Ø  A genuine interest in the wellbeing of people and community engagement

Ø  Friendly, welcoming and empowering with good communication skills

Ø  Knowledgeable about the basics of the benefits of walking and physical activity

Ø  Reliable, punctual, honest and well-organised

Ø  Able to volunteer independently but with guidance and support

Ø  Confident at speaking in front of small groups

Ø  Able to take control and be assertive when needed

Ø  Ability to complete basic paperwork punctually and accurately

Ø  Willing to observe and learn from an experienced leader before taking on independent leadership

When would you be needed to volunteer?

The role can be flexible around your availability. Most volunteers lead walks weekly or monthly, with walks lasting 20–60 minutes. These may be starter/easy walks or wellbeing-focused walks. At times, we may request your support to provide cover at short notice if required.

 While we are looking to expand, our current walks in the New Year will take place on Monday mornings at the Arboretum, Wednesday mornings at Highfields Park/Lakeside and Thursday mornings in Sneinton.

What training will you be given?

You will be given all the training you need to enable you to carry out your role. This will include a one-day Ramblers Wellbeing Walks, Walk Leader Course, risk assessment guidance and a thorough departmental induction to provide you with further information about your role. 

What can you gain from this opportunity?

· The chance to make a difference to a person’s life

· Ongoing support, ensuring your volunteering experience is a fulfilling and positive one

· A comprehensive training programme including the opportunity for further training (e.g. First Aid)

· The opportunity to learn new skills

· Experience to add to your CV

· The opportunity to meet new people and make new friends

· Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses as defined in the Age UK Notts Volunteer Handbook

Additional Information

Please note a Basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring check) is required for this role which will be undertaken by the Charity at no cost to the volunteer, after being offered the role.

We are looking for volunteers who have availability to support our walks across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 

We are looking for volunteers who can support a minimum of one walk per week, every week (time and days tbc)

***Please note that we don’t offer sponsorship or accept overseas applicants***

FabWoman
FabWoman, based in Nigeria, addresses the critical lack of female representation and the persistent knowledge gap in traditional media. Many women face limited access to educational and motivational resources tailored to their specific needs, which hinders their ability to make informed decisions regarding their careers, health, and personal development. Additionally, the digital age can often leave women feeling isolated, lacking a supportive network of like-minded peers to foster a sense of belonging and collective growth.

The solution is a holistic digital platform that leverages content creation and storytelling to empower female voices and promote gender equality. FabWoman provides high-quality, inspirational content that bridges the information gap in business, wellness, and leadership. Beyond media, the platform focuses on community engagement and advocacy campaigns, building a robust network that encourages connections among women. By combining technology with strategic brand partnerships, FabWoman creates a scalable ecosystem where women are educated, represented, and supported in every facet of their lives.

Email Marketing Specialist

• Develop email campaigns. Create and manage engaging email marketing campaigns tailored to specific customer segments and company initiatives.
• Optimizing content. Write compelling email content and craft attention-grabbing subject lines to boost open and engagement rates.
• Managing email lists. Build and maintain clean, compliant email databases, ensuring segmentation for targeted messaging.
• A/B testing. Conduct A/B testing to analyze the effectiveness of email components such as design, messaging, and timing.
• Monitoring performance metrics. Track and report on campaign performance metrics like conversion rates, deliverability, and subscriber engagement.

Skills needed:

• Experience in email marketing or digital marketing roles.
• Proficiency in email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Brevo, etc), CRM software, and automation software and tools.
• Ability to interpret data, monitor metrics, and use actionable insights to improve campaigns.
• Knowledge of graphic design, HTML, and CSS for creating polished, functional emails.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure clear and effective messaging.

Minimum Hours per Week:

4-6 hours per week

Duration:

3-4 weeks

Volunteer for a community helping nonprofits grow ��

The Nonprofit Hive is a free platform for changemakers to create and cultivate their social impact community.

Nonprofit work is challenging, full of isolation and a lack of resources. We are working to create a community for nonprofit professionals to have the opportunity to network, make connections, share resources and create collaborations. We place changemakers in 1-1 video chats ("Hive Chats") weekly based on a unique matching algorithm that facilitates conversation.

We are looking for passionate individuals who want to be part of a worldwide movement to engage nonprofit professionals, create resources, be involved in influencer and ambassador marketing and feel like they are impacting the world at large. We are growing quickly and working towards profitability so our biggest challenges right now are in social media, video production, marketing and communications.

PR & Partnerships Support (Social Impact Focus)

As our work gains traction globally, we’re looking for support amplifying our story in the right rooms.
This role focuses on identifying aligned media, podcasts, newsletters, events, and partnership opportunities where The Nonprofit Hive and Community Hives could add value. You might help draft pitch angles, refine key messages, or support outreach to values-aligned organizations, funders, or ecosystem builders.
This is not high-volume PR—it’s thoughtful, targeted relationship-building with people and platforms that care about nonprofit sustainability, community, and collaboration.
Ideal for someone with PR, partnerships, or ecosystem-building experience who wants to apply those skills in a purpose-driven, human way.

Minimum Hours per Week:

2-3 hours per week

Duration:

3-5 months

Volunteer for a startup promoting social connection & environmental awareness ��

Ray Sea Association
We run hands-on upcycling workshops that build social connection, creativity, and environmental awareness.

Ray Sea addresses two interconnected challenges: social disconnection and environmental awareness. In today’s fast-paced world, many people feel isolated and lack spaces to connect through meaningful, creative experiences.

Our workshops use creativity as a bridge — fostering dialogue, mutual support, and collective expression. Participants co-create, share stories, and rediscover the joy of making with their hands, building confidence and emotional well-being. At the same time, we address textile waste by reusing and transforming recovered materials, raising awareness of sustainability and circular creation.

In essence, Ray Sea promotes connection — between people, and between people and their environment — through creative, conscious, and shared making.

Marketing Manager

Ray Sea association is a creative and impact-driven organization dedicated to textile upcycling, sustainability, and intergenerational knowledge sharing. Through workshops, educational programs, and collaborative projects, we turn creativity into a tool for social and environmental change.

As Ray Sea enters a new phase of structuring and growth, we are looking for a Marketing Strategy Manager to help shape a clear, effective, and scalable marketing strategy.

Your Mission

This is a purely strategic role.

Your objective is to clarify, structure, and accelerate Ray Sea’s growth by building strong marketing foundations that will guide our development in 2025 and beyond.

Working closely with the founder, you will:

• Define Ray Sea’s unique value proposition.
• Structure clear and differentiated messaging for our key audiences (schools, municipalities, companies, families, institutions).
• Analyze existing and potential audiences.
• Understand their core motivations, needs, and barriers.
• Prioritize segments based on impact, relevance, and revenue potential.
• Design a clear, realistic, and results-oriented marketing strategy.
• Adapt the strategy to a small, agile organization with limited resources.
• Create or refine workshops, educational programs, corporate team-building offers, and partnerships.
• Align each offer with market demand and internal capabilities.

You will focus on strategic levers such as:

• partnerships,
• email marketing,
• SEO,
• events,
• paid ads when relevant,
• targeted networking.
• Build a clear funnel from awareness to registration and retention.
• Keep it efficient, lightweight, and realistic.
• Identify the few actions that generate the highest impact.
• Propose a focused and achievable action roadmap.
• Flag inconsistencies, strategic risks, or missed opportunities.
• Propose creative alternatives when time or budget is limited.

Your Profile

• 3–7 years of experience in marketing strategy, consulting, or growth.
• Strong strategic thinking with a practical, ROI-oriented mindset.
• Autonomous, structured, and comfortable working in evolving environments.
• Ability to simplify complexity and focus on what truly matters.
• Sensitivity to sustainability, social impact, creativity, or education.
• Bonus: experience in culture, education, circular economy, or non-profit projects.

What We Offer

• High strategic autonomy and direct impact.
• A meaningful project with social, environmental, and educational value.
• A creative, human-centered, and flexible working environment.
• Close collaboration with an entrepreneurial and visionary founder

Minimum Hours per Week:

4-6 hours per week

Duration:

6+ months

FabWoman
FabWoman, based in Nigeria, addresses the critical lack of female representation and the persistent knowledge gap in traditional media. Many women face limited access to educational and motivational resources tailored to their specific needs, which hinders their ability to make informed decisions regarding their careers, health, and personal development. Additionally, the digital age can often leave women feeling isolated, lacking a supportive network of like-minded peers to foster a sense of belonging and collective growth.

The solution is a holistic digital platform that leverages content creation and storytelling to empower female voices and promote gender equality. FabWoman provides high-quality, inspirational content that bridges the information gap in business, wellness, and leadership. Beyond media, the platform focuses on community engagement and advocacy campaigns, building a robust network that encourages connections among women. By combining technology with strategic brand partnerships, FabWoman creates a scalable ecosystem where women are educated, represented, and supported in every facet of their lives.

Social Media Manager

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy, including a content calendar, to increase engagement and followers.
• Content Creation: Create social media content across social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn), including graphics, reels, carousels, and short-form videos that resonate with the target audience.
• Utilize Social Media Tools: Use social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite) for scheduling posts and monitoring engagement metrics.
• Community Management: Oversee the brand’s online reputation by actively interacting with followers, responding to messages promptly, and managing feedback to maintain a positive image.
• Monitor Analytics: Monitor social trends and adapt content to maximize reach, engagement, and impressions.
• Report on Campaign Performance: Provide regular reports on the performance of social media initiatives, highlighting successes and areas for improvement.
• Attend industry events when necessary.

Skills needed:

• Experience creating content for social media, including graphic design and video editing.
• Proficiency using Canva, Adobe Suite, Capcut, and other social media tools.
• Portfolio or samples showcasing previous social media projects are a bonus.

Minimum Hours per Week:

4-6 hours per week

Duration:

3-4 weeks

Do you want to see more happiness and kindness in the world? We’re looking for dynamic Volunteers to be part of creating exactly that!

About the Role:

Our volunteers bring people together for shared online learning experiences, based on positive psychology, that boost the wellbeing of everyone involved.

Our groups and courses can be run online or in-person in your local area.

- The amazing 6-week Happiness Habits Course is designed to be run by pairs of volunteers.  It features expert videos, science-backed exercises and the chance to form meaningful connections. Our course has been specially designed to gather the insights of the world's leading experts on six fundamental aspects of a happy and meaningful life: Gratitude, Self-Care, Relationships, Resilience, Kindness, and Meaning. It is a very impactful (many say life-changing) experience.

- Alternatively, you can get involved by supporting a Monthly Group, bringing like-minded people together to learn evidence-based tools for creating a happier and more meaningful life. Explore the monthly themes and encourage people to set personal actions towards happiness, that support both themselves and others.

Volunteering with Action for Happiness is a path of action that consistently feels like you are making a difference in the world. You don’t have to be an expert - or be happy all the time. If you are a warm and enthusiastic person that is more than enough to get started.

Why Volunteer with Us?

Do something that matters: spreading happiness and witnessing people transform for the better is a huge source of meaning.

Grow your skills: inspiring others, learning together and reinforcing your own happiness skills all contribute to personal growth.

Build community: meeting like-minded people, building lasting friendships and belonging to a global community contributing to a better future for all.

How do I know it’s right for me?

Try out free VOLUNTEER TRAINING via the Action For Happiness website and decide for yourself.

We've designed it especially to help you answer questions like this as it explains thoroughly what being a volunteer involves and helps you reflect on your readiness.

What is the time commitment?

You'll need to set aside a couple of hours for the training initially and a few more for planning your course or group and connecting with your co-volunteer. Then you'll need a couple of hours per session for facilitating (x6 weekly sessions for a course, or x1 session per month for a group). 

- Apply today! Together, we can inspire change that ripples out through people’s lives, communities and the world.
 

About the role

We are a charity dedicated to providing loving, compassionate care to veterans and their partners living with disability or dementia. Alongside our care Homes, we also deliver services that support people to live well in their own homes and communities.

We are looking for kind, committed individuals to join us as Telephone Friends.

This free service offers regular, friendly telephone calls to veterans and their partners who may be feeling lonely or isolated. By giving a little of your time, you can make a meaningful difference. Offering companionship, a listening ear, and a reassuring voice.

Full training and ongoing support are provided, so you’ll feel confident and supported every step of the way.

What you'll do

• Make regular, friendly telephone calls to veterans and their partners

• Offer companionship, conversation, and emotional support

• Help reduce loneliness and promote wellbeing

• Build positive, respectful relationships over time

Who we're looking for: 

We’re looking for people who:

• Are caring, compassionate, and respectful

• Enjoy talking and listening to others

• Put people first and value meaningful connections

• Share our values and want to make a positive difference

• Have a passion for helping others live life to the fullest

You don’t need previous experience. 

Time commitment

Minimum of 1 hour per week. There is no time limit on the length of service, but Telephone Friends are asked to make a commitment for a minimum of 12 months.

We’re looking for enthusiastic, motivated people who’d like to help raise awareness and vital funds for local projects that make a real difference.

As a Fundraising Volunteer, you’ll support our fundraising activities, from community events and local partnerships to online campaigns. You’ll help inspire support for our programmes that empower people, promote wellbeing and build stronger communities.

This is a flexible, rewarding opportunity for anyone who enjoys connecting with people, being creative and helping a good cause grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the organisation and delivery of fundraising events and activities
• Helping prepare materials such as posters, donation forms and thank-you messages
• Promoting campaigns and community events online or in person
• Engaging with local businesses, schools or groups about partnerships or sponsorships
• Assisting with donation recording and simple reporting tasks
• Helping share stories that highlight how donations make a difference

Skills and Qualities We’re Looking For

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence speaking with the public and representing the charity positively
• Creativity and enthusiasm for community fundraising
• Teamwork and reliability
• Basic digital skills (social media or online tools)
• Attention to detail when handling information or donations

What You’ll Gain

• Experience supporting fundraising and community engagement activities
• Opportunities to build confidence and communication skills
• Insight into how charities raise funds and engage supporters
• The satisfaction of helping local projects continue and grow

About Us

We are a community-led charity tackling poverty at its root by empowering people and communities to overcome barriers and build sustainable futures.

Our programmes support children, young people, adults and families through education, employability, wellbeing and social inclusion activities that promote confidence, connection and opportunity.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults involved in our work.

Safeguarding training will be provided for all volunteers and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required for this role.

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support participation wherever possible.

Volunteer for a community helping nonprofits grow ��

The Nonprofit Hive is a free platform for changemakers to create and cultivate their social impact community.

Nonprofit work is challenging, full of isolation and a lack of resources. We are working to create a community for nonprofit professionals to have the opportunity to network, make connections, share resources and create collaborations. We place changemakers in 1-1 video chats ("Hive Chats") weekly based on a unique matching algorithm that facilitates conversation.

We are looking for passionate individuals who want to be part of a worldwide movement to engage nonprofit professionals, create resources, be involved in influencer and ambassador marketing and feel like they are impacting the world at large. We are growing quickly and working towards profitability so our biggest challenges right now are in social media, video production, marketing and communications.

Community Marketing & Storytelling Partner

We’re looking for someone who loves storytelling, community-building, and thoughtful marketing—not hype or hard sells.
In this role, you’ll support The Nonprofit Hive by helping translate real community moments into clear, human-centered marketing. This might include shaping LinkedIn posts, email highlights, short stories from Hive conversations, or helping us experiment with content themes that resonate with nonprofit professionals globally.
You’ll work closely with our small core team to ensure our messaging stays authentic, values-aligned, and grounded in lived experience—while still helping us grow sustainably.
This is a great fit for someone who enjoys narrative, relationship-first marketing, and wants to contribute to a mission-driven ecosystem without burnout culture.

Minimum Hours per Week:

2-3 hours per week

Duration:

3-5 months

Volunteer for a startup reinventing Fridays to be a force for good ��

Social Friday reinvents the end of the workweek by transforming unproductive Friday hours into a global tradition of purpose, teamwork, and impact—connecting businesses, nonprofits, and communities through hands-on engagement.

Fridays are the least productive time of the week. Work slows down, focus fades, and hours are lost. Social Friday isn’t just a project—it’s a movement. A global tradition in the making that transforms the least productive hours of the week into moments of connection, impact, and purpose, where doing good becomes a habit. Beyond one-time events, Social Friday is designed to scale into a lasting global movement, embedding social impact into work culture and everyday life.

How It Works

A scalable platform connects businesses, NGOs, and volunteers, transforming Fridays into a global force for change through engagement, collaboration, and gamification. By integrating leaderboards, challenges, badges, and rewards, Social Friday keeps participation exciting and fosters a culture where social impact becomes part of the routine.

This isn’t just about reducing disengagement. It is about transforming the way society, nonprofits, and businesses connect, creating a future where social impact is a shared responsibility, embedded into everyday life. Social Friday has the power to turn the least productive time of the week into the most meaningful, a global tradition, the Olympics of Giving Back.

Graphic Designer

Join Us as a Graphic Designer

Location: Global (remote-friendly)
Role Type: Creative
Department: Brand, Marketing & Creative

About Social Friday Social Friday is more than a brand - it’s a lifestyle movement. We transform Friday afternoons into powerful moments of purpose, connection, and creativity. Our visuals are central to how the world experiences this mission, and now we’re looking for a Graphic Designer to be the creative backbone of our identity.  

Role Purpose: As our Graphic Designer, you’ll ensure the Social Friday brand-book is not only maintained but continuously evolved with fresh ideas, modern visuals, and creative energy. Your designs will inspire, attract, and connect, strengthening Social Friday’s appeal as a recognizable global lifestyle brand.  

Key Accountabilities:

• Maintain, develop, and evolve the Social Friday brand-book
• Create fresh, trend‑aware designs for campaigns, events, and digital platforms
• Ensure consistency in visual identity across all communication materials
• Collaborate with the Brand & Marketing Director to bring creative concepts to life
• Support internal teams (Events, Communication, HR) with branded materials
• Research creative trends and propose new ideas to keep the brand relevant 
• Deliver assets for flagship projects (Platform, Academy, Music, Fashion, TV “Project U?”)
• Prepare designs for multiple channels: social media, print, merchandise, and presentations

Core Competencies •

• Creativity: Generates fresh and impactful visual concepts
• Brand Sensitivity: Protects and evolves the Social Friday identity
• Trend Awareness: Applies the latest design trends and tools
• Collaboration: Works closely with creative and non‑creative teams
• Precision: Produces consistent, professional, high‑quality materials

Skills & Experience
Essential:

• Proven experience as a graphic designer with a strong portfolio
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Ability to design for digital, social, and print media
• Strong understanding of typography, colour, and layout
• Experience in maintaining or creating brand books

Desirable:

• Experience in non-profit or lifestyle brand design
• Skills in motion graphics, video editing, or web design
• Familiarity with Figma, Canva, or similar collaborative tools

Success Measures:

• Brand-book updated and evolved within first 3 months
• Consistency of design across all campaigns and materials
• Positive feedback from internal teams and external partners
• Evidence of fresh, trend‑inspired visuals integrated into campaigns

Key Contacts:

• Brand & Marketing Lead
• Communication Lead
• Event Lead
• HR Lead
• External agencies, printers, and suppliers

Join the Movement! This isn’t just design, it’s designing impact. Every pixel you create will help shape how the world sees Social Friday. If you’re ready to bring bold ideas, modern visuals, and creative energy to a global lifestyle movement, we’d love to hear from you.

Minimum Hours per Week:

2-3 hours per week

Duration:

6+ months

We’re looking for friendly, reliable people who’d like to spend a few hours helping out in the local community by supporting our community activities, outreach and events.

As a Community Engagement Volunteer, you’ll help plan and deliver a range of activities that bring people together, from community sessions and wellbeing projects to local events and awareness campaigns. You’ll play an active role in creating welcoming, inclusive spaces where participants can connect, take part and access support.

This is a flexible, hands-on opportunity for anyone who enjoys meeting new people and wants to help strengthen local relationships and wellbeing.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the setup and delivery of community sessions, events and outreach activities
• Welcoming participants, providing friendly assistance and helping create an inclusive environment
• Sharing information about our programmes, activities, campaigns and opportunities
• Helping us reach more people through local outreach and awareness work
• Assisting with health, wellbeing or awareness events that promote active participation
• Collecting feedback and basic evaluation information to support programme improvement

Skills and Qualities We’re Looking For

• Friendly, approachable and reliable attitude
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence engaging with people from different backgrounds
• Patience, empathy and respect for others’ experiences
• Enthusiasm for community, inclusion or wellbeing work

What You’ll Gain

• A chance to meet new people and get involved in your community
• Experience supporting local projects and outreach activities
• Opportunities to build confidence and develop new skills
• The satisfaction of making a genuine difference to others

About Us

We are a community-led charity tackling poverty at its root by empowering people and communities to overcome barriers and build sustainable futures.

Our programmes support children, young people, adults and families through education, employability, wellbeing and social inclusion activities that promote confidence, connection and opportunity.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults involved in our work.

Safeguarding training will be provided for all volunteers and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required for this role.

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support participation wherever possible.

Are you an enthusiastic volunteer looking for a new role where your work will really make a difference? Could you support an energetic local charity to write applications and secure vital funding?

Read Easy Sheffield is a successful local charity that provides free, confidential, one to-one reading coaching for adults who struggle with reading, affiliated to national charity Read Easy UK. We are currently looking to expand our work and for this we need some more volunteers to join our friendly management team, and we excited to be seeking a new Fundraiser.

The Fundraiser is a vital and interesting role within the Read Easy Sheffield Management Team to secure funding from local organisations, grants and trusts, that are interested in investing directly into their local community. This voluntary position will suit someone who enjoys writing, making new connections and championing what we do. You receive training and support from Read Easy UK to develop your fundraising skills, so while previous experience is desirable, it’s not essential.

This role is a crucial part of the Management Team as funding is essential for Coach training, expenses and resources – so you will play an instrumental part in making sure our group continues to thrive!

What will you be doing?

- With the Management Team, planning how much money is needed to cover group expenses and agreeing best approaches to fundraising.

- Writing applications to local community funding organisations and businesses.

- Arranging fundraising events, as agreed by Management Team.

- Maintaining a database of funding applications.

- Making public acknowledgement and thanks to donors.

- Attending monthly Management Team meetings.

The role is flexible and mainly home-based so you can choose your own hours – you might expect to spend 2 hours a week on this. To get the most from the role, we would hope all Management Team roles would support Read Easy Sheffield for at least one year.

What's in it for you?

- A rewarding role that has a positive impact on people's lives

- Opportunity to meet and work collaboratively with new people

- Training and support to develop your fundraising skills

- As part of the Management Team, you will help shape the direction of the organisation

The skills you will need:

- Knowledge and previous experience of fundraising is desirable, though not essential.

- A willingness to seek out potential sources of funding.

- Good negotiating and influencing skills.

- Excellent written communication skills to write successful applications.

- Reasonable confidence in using IT.

- The ability to use initiative and work independently.

- A willingness to abide by Read Easy policies and procedures.

- An open attitude that encourages two-way communication and willingness to ask for

ands offer support to the Team.

- A non-judgemental attitude and respect for others, with a commitment to equality and

diversity, so that you can make everyone feel valued and included.