230 Volunteer volunteer roles in Cumbria or North West

About the Role

We are looking for a volunteer to help us apply for and secure funding to support the food partnership valuable community centred work. This role can be done remotely, with no fixed rota, and the amount of time you would spend is flexible in a range of 2-4 hours per week including some meeting with the Developer Officer and the Steering Committee. 

We are Mid Sussex Food Partnership CIC and we are committed to developing a food strategy that drives the improvement of the local food system, in collaboration with key stakeholders, local support organisations and councils.
As a small CIC with one paid member of staff and our board of Directors as volunteers, we are dedicated to bringing together a network of social food providers and organisations to improving food equity, education, and sustainability across the region. The goal is to promote a healthier, fairer food system that sustain everyone while also enhances local food production.

Who We Are Looking For

· An interest in fundraising, grant applications, or securing funding for community initiatives.

· Passionate about food – food system and communities centred attitude.

· Self-motivated, organised, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

· A proactive and positive attitude, with a collaborative mindset.

· Excellent written English.

· Some experience or familiarity with the community, voluntary, or charity sector would be beneficial.

What We Are Looking For

· Experience in fundraising, income generation, bid writing or a closely related field would be ideal, we can also provide some training.

· Capable of managing work independently while maintaining effective collaboration with the wider team.

· Strong research and analytical skills.

· Identify relevant funding opportunities from grants, foundations, trusts, corporate partners, and community-based giving schemes with the Developer Officer and partnered charity support

· Evaluate funding opportunities against eligibility criteria, priority areas, and the strategic goals of the Food Partnership

· Provide support in developing and submitting high-quality funding bids and proposals.

· Oversee a simple tracking process to ensure applications, deadlines, and reporting requirements are monitored and kept up to date.

What Can You Expect?

· Apply your talents to a rewarding cause and help make a genuine difference in people’s lives.

· Remote working and flexible volunteering opportunities that fit around your schedule.

· Gain valuable experience and build connections within the charity and fundraising sector.

· Gain practical experience managing and contributing to active funding pipelines.

· Strengthen your CV and showcase your dependability to prospective employers.

· Develop skills in research, fundraising, and grant applications.

To Apply for the role:

Please send an email  with your CV and a short cover letter.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to take part in an interview with us, please do get in touch to discuss your requirements.