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Unpaid role, expenses not paid
Voluntary
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Job description
Volunteer for a startup providing solar power to rural communities in Malawi ☀️
Village Solar: In Malawi, a significant portion of the population lacks reliable electricity infrastructure, leading to limited opportunities for education, healthcare, and economic growth. Village Solar strives to overcome these challenges by offering affordable and dependable solar energy solutions that can alleviate energy poverty, improve living conditions, and foster sustainable development in Malawian villages.
Fundraising Assistant
Role Overview:
Village Solar is looking for a volunteer to support our fundraising efforts and help ensure the success of our community solar projects. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, creative, and enthusiastic about making a positive impact. We are looking for someone who communicates thoughtfully, understands the context in which we work, and is able to support a small, collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with planning and coordinating fundraising campaigns and events
- Help identify potential donors, partners, and sponsors
- Support donor communications and follow-ups
- Keep simple records of fundraising activities and contributions
- Collaborate closely with the fundraising and leadership teams
- Contribute ideas and support to enhance fundraising strategies
Skills and Experience:
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable reaching out to potential supporters and partners
- Well organized and able to work independently
- Strong interpersonal skills: approachable, collaborative, and down to earth
- Works well with others and is able to support a small team effectively
- Communicates constructively and focuses on solutions
- Flexible and adaptable, able to contribute positively within a dynamic team environment.
Minimum Hours per Week:
4-6 hours per week
Duration:
6+ months
Posted by
We Make Change
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Non Charity Employer
6 - 10
Non Charity Employer
6 - 10
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
Posted on: 22 December 2025
Closing date: 12 January 2026 at 13:51
Tags: Communications, Fundraising, Content Writing / Copywriting, Community Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising, Regional Fundraising, Digital Fundraising, Grants
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Remote
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Job description
We’re looking for detail-orientated, proactive people who’d like to use their research or writing skills to help strengthen our funding applications and impact reporting.
As a Research and Bid Support Volunteer, you’ll help identify funding opportunities, gather data and evidence, and support the preparation of grant proposals. You’ll also assist with compiling feedback and monitoring information that helps us demonstrate the difference our work makes.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys research, analysis and writing and wants to gain experience in how charities develop projects and secure funding.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Researching grant opportunities that align with our programmes and priorities
- Helping gather data, statistics and community evidence to support funding applications
- Reviewing funder guidelines and eligibility criteria
- Assisting with drafting or formatting sections of funding proposals
- Collecting quotes, case studies and outcomes to demonstrate impact
- Supporting report preparation and data organisation for monitoring and evaluation
Skills and Qualities We’re Looking For
- Strong written and research skills
- Attention to detail and ability to analyse information clearly
- Organised and methodical approach to work
- Confidence using digital tools and online databases
- Interest in community development, funding or project design
- Discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information
What You’ll Gain
- Experience contributing to real funding applications and impact reporting
- Insight into charity fundraising, project development and evaluation
- Opportunities to build research, analysis and writing skills
- The satisfaction of supporting projects that bring lasting community benefits
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.
Posted by
Cede Foundation
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Registered Charity
6 - 10
Registered Charity
6 - 10
A catalyst for overcoming poverty at its root by empowering marginalised people and developing sustainable communities.
Refreshed on: 22 December 2025
Closing date: 05 February 2026 at 17:31
Tags: Administration, Fundraising, Project Management, Operations, Content Writing / Copywriting, Data Analysis, Information Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Programme Management, Qualitative, Quantitative, Research, Community Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising, Events / Activities, Regional Fundraising, Trusts / Foundations, Digital Fundraising, Grants, Governance / Management
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