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Why join us
Rebuild with Hope was established in 2021 and began supporting people facing multiple barriers to employment. From our humble beginnings we have seen continued and exciting growth which has allowed us to further develop and expand our support programmes alongside the opening of several retail outlets, high street stores and a community hub and café.
Our additional retail stores are in Runcorn (two stores), Earlstown, Kirkham, Thorn Cross and Wrexham. Our mission is to support those facing multiple barriers to employment by providing mentorship, employment opportunities and holistic support. Rebuild With Hope provides opportunities and delivers comprehensive support making transitioning back to work as smooth as possible.
We offer training, volunteering, work experience and progression to real work opportunities, coupled with wrap around support to foster independence, promote self-esteem and provide hope for people when they need it most. Employment and volunteering opportunities continue to help us support communities with the ongoing and ever challenging cost of living crisis.
Overview
The Rebuild with Hope Foundation is a fast growing and impactful charity supporting those facing barriers to work. Due to our continued growth we are looking to increase and diversify our Board membership. We are looking to appoint Trustees, no former experience is required as training will be provided. We are also looking to appoint a Treasurer a long with an experienced Chair of the Board. There are separate recruitment packs for each of the three roles, with each outlining the different knowledge and experiences required .
As Treasureyou will help steer the charity towards achieving its mission. This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful community initiatives, support sustainable growth, and foster positive relationships with stakeholders. As a Trustee, you will play a key part in shaping the charity’s future, ensuring accountability, transparency, and effective governance. This paid position invites passionate individuals eager to make a lasting difference through dedicated service and innovative thinking.
Role Description
Board Members are jointly and severally responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, probity of its activities, developing the organisation’s aims, objectives, and goals in accordance with the Constitution, legal and regulatory guidelines. All Board Members should be aware of and understand their individual and collective responsibilities and should not be overly reliant on one or more Members in any aspect of the governance of the charity.
Treasurer Specific Duties
Trustee Duties
This role offers an inspiring opportunity to contribute your skills and experiences toward creating positive change while working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference in our communities.
How to apply
Please download the relevant recruitment pack for either Trustee, Treasurer and Chair. The application process is outlined within the pack.
We request no contact from external agencies
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Why we want you
As a community engagement volunteer you and your fellow branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community to ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.
This role is diverse and allows for you to focus on the areas that you have skills or interests in. The role has flexibility and can work around your other commitments.
Below are some examples of possible activities you can take on or be a part of as a SSAFA Community Engagement Volunteer.
What you will be doing
The skills you need
What's in it for you
Disclaimer
SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you love marketing, creativity, and fresh ideas? Would you like to use your skills to support a cause that truly matters?
We’re looking for a Legacy Marketing Volunteer to work alongside our friendly Legacies Team, helping us innovate and energise how we promote this vital source of income.
What you’ll be doing:
This role will take place at Dorothy House Hospice in Winsley, fortnightly on a Wednesday morning.
This role is perfect for someone who:
Why volunteer with us?
Because legacy giving changes lives, and so can you. Your skills will directly support the future of hospice care while giving you the chance to do meaningful, rewarding work. Interested? We'd love to hear from you.
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Tribu World
We provide an all-in-one SaaS platform empowering nonprofits with operations, engagement, fundraising, and collaborative growth.
Storytelling Video Creator
Minimum Hours per Week:
10+ hours per week
Duration:
1-2 months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Pause Conservations
We connect communities to Lake Victoria's ecosystem through education and eco-tourism to drive conservation action.
Marketing & Partnerships Coordinator
Pause Conservations is looking for a Marketing & Partnerships Coordinator to elevate our brand presence, expand our community reach, and drive participation across our conservation initiatives, community tours, and literacy programs. This role will serve as the engine for our digital performance, strategic alliances, and public engagement.
The coordinator will directly will head campaigns, secure strategic placements in high-end venues, cultivate cross-sector collaborations, and help roll out our national primary school/community libraries conservation literacy model. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to build transformational programs, drive sustainable revenue streams, and mobilize young leaders and local communities around biodiversity restoration.
Minimum Hours per Week:
7-9 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.
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Become a Fundraising Volunteer!
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity, and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
Cats are at the centre of everything we do, and our objectives are homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care.
We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, employees and supporters.
A bit about this role...
Please note - Due to the nature of fundraising roles, our volunteers must be over the age of 18.
As a charity we can help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations from our supporters. Raising funds is a key role in our charity, helping to raise the vital funds needed to help more cats and kittens in need.
As a fundraising volunteer, we will support you every step of the way to ensure your time at Cats Protection is a positive and rewarding one. Whatever time you can give really does make a big difference We have lots of exciting activities to choose from for example attending a fundraising event, fundraising online, promoting fundraising activities on social media, handling administrative tasks, or contributing to the development of new fundraising ideas. Whatever your skill set, this role could be perfect for you!
What can I expect to be doing?
As a flexible role, you have the choice to be involved in the following:
Face-to-face fundraising – organising or helping with our fundraising events, attending supermarket collections or local markets.
Distributing collection tins – popping collection tins into local shops and pubs and collecting them when they’re full.
Bringing new ideas! - We always love to come up with new ideas to raise funds for cats and we’d love to help bring yours to life.
Engaging with your local branches and Fundraising Hub and feeling like an integral part of the team!
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge though Cats Protection’s learn online system, providing you with the skills to thrive as a fundraiser. You’ll also have the chance to meet new people and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
Money raised by our volunteers enables us to put cats first. Cats are at the centre of all we do. We care for them, ensure their welfare, and help others to understand and better support them.
We're looking for someone with:
Sympathy to cats and our values
Happy to be part of a team of dedicated volunteers and employees.
Flexible and adaptable to different events/activities
Open to new ideas and ways of fundraising
How much time is expected of me?
Our Fundraising Volunteer roles are very flexible, often certain times of the year are busier than others. You can choose your level of involvement to suit your schedule!
Support, guidance and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we encounter as part of our activities.
Thank you for your support and sharing in this commitment and for everything you will do during your time with Cats Protection!
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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To enjoy this role uou will need to:
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Fundraising Events Organiser Volunteer
Would you like to be part of a dedicated and friendly team of volunteers and make a real difference to the lives of cats and kittens in our care?Do you enjoy planning and organising for events? Maybe you have a particular skill that you would like to put to use?
Then this could be the role for you!
Our Fundraising Events Team are at the heart of what we do, raising essential funds for the cats.
Our Fundraising Events Organisersshare ideas, tasks and inspiration, planning and delivering local events, with the support of the Fundraising events helpers, such as Open Days (usually 2 per year) at the centre andour annual Christmas Bazaar.
Time Expectation: This role can be varied and time commitment can be flexible.
Without volunteers, Cats Protection Berkshire Cat Centre simply wouldn't exist. Our amazing, friendly volunteers are a diverse group with a shared love of cats who fit volunteering around their home lives and personal commitments.
We're often looking to welcome new volunteers to join our brilliant team. As well as meeting great people and making an incredible difference to the cats of Berkshire.
Please note: Although we do welcome everyone, unfortunately our centre is not set up to accommodate young volunteers under the age of 18, including those on the Duke of Edinburgh programme.
Full training and support will be given for all roles. We look forward to hearing from you!
All applicants will need to complete an application form, with two references.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Community Liaison Officer
Challenge Adventure Group (“CAG” for short and the operating name of CAG Trust) is a voluntary youth organisation for Knowle, Dorridge and beyond aimed at boys aged 10 and above.
As our name suggests, we provide challenging, adventurous and fun activities and the D of E Award for young people in their leisure time. Taking part in fun experiential activities enables members to develop their physical and mental skills and capacities and reach their full potential of becoming positive, active and happy citizens.
Summary
CAG was formed in 2009 and became a charity, CAG Trust, in 2019. We are looking for an individual who embodies the spirit of CAG and continually keeps the integrity and goals of the organisation at the forefront of every decision that they make as part of their role. To ensure we meet our goal of improving the well-being of young people and being a part of our local community we need to increase our reach. We’re looking for a volunteer Community Ambassador to play a vital role in helping us reach new audiences, form new partnerships and maintain current arrangements, raise awareness and generate income.
You will seek out opportunities to speak to and build relationships with community groups, organisations and businesses, raising awareness of our work and encouraging action through giving, campaigning and volunteering.
In addition to public speaking opportunities, you may attend events on our behalf, such as business networking meetings, fundraising events, community fetes, galas and more.
You will work closely with the CAG Management Committee for support and help mapping out opportunities within the local community and beyond.
Description
Responsibilities:
Communicating and building relationships with current and potential community contacts.
Promoting CAG in the local area.
Attending meetings and events.
Delivering talks about CAG’s aims and activities.
Contacting existing supporters to encourage continued support.
Researching new opportunities to build relationships in the local area, for instance: local places of worship, the Round Table, the Lions, local businesses.
Working in close conjunction with our Social Media Volunteer and our Fundraising Volunteer.
Communicating frequently with CAG Management Committee to keep them up to date.
We are looking for a volunteer who ideally should have / be:
Commitment to CAG and its ethos.
Organised, self-motivated, proactive and good at managing your own time.
Someone who enjoys meeting new people and networking, and is comfortable with public speaking.
The ability to build and maintain relationships.
A proactive attitude, drive and enthusiasm to carry out projects to conclusion.
The ability to influence others using excellent communication skills.
The ability to motivate others and work as part of a team.
Resilience, particularly when faced with setbacks.
A willingness to carry out a range of administrative tasks.
Strategic vision and an ability to think creatively.
A car driver or have ability to travel to attend events and meetings.
The post holder must be able to provide a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
Making a difference - what impact will the opportunity have?
Your input is key to the day to day running of CAG as well as securing its future. You will have a big impact because this role is essential to ensuring that CAG remains healthy and sustainable and able to navigate changing times and economic climates.
What's in it for the volunteer?
You would become part of our small, friendly team and you have the opportunity to use your time, skills and experience to make a real difference to CAG and the community in which we operate. Additionally we can offer you:
The chance to be part of a charity at an exciting time in its development.
The opportunity to make a difference to young people’s lives through outdoor trips, activities and adventures.
Expenses, so you are not out of pocket.
About the location
Where will the volunteer be working?
The volunteer will work from home and will be required to attend meetings within the Solihull area.
Travel Limit
This role is partly remote but ideally the candidate should be available for face to face Committee and other meetings.
When will the volunteer be working?
Volunteer availability
Flexible to suit you.
You would need to be available to attend Committee meetings which normally take place in the evening.
Occasional weekends and evenings to attend events.
Estimate of time commitment
0 - 3 hours / week – the candidate will be able to offer further time as they wish.
Details
The volunteering could be long term.
Application details
Successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS and two references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Social Media Volunteer - London
Do you want to use your social media skills to tackle the housing emergency?
Information about the role
You’ll be identifying topics to share, helping develop the communications and then using a range of social media platforms to promote our local services and increase engagement with local and national campaigns.
Location: Shelter Office, 88 Old Street, London
Suggested contribution: 5 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months
Availability: Volunteering will take place at a time that suits you, within Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm
The above is the essential information you need to know. You can apply now by clicking ‘fill in an application’ or read on more for details.
Main activities may include:
Establishing and/or maintaining active social media accounts for the Shelter London hub.
Helping to develop social media communication plans.
Creating and sharing content on social media platforms that raises awareness of Shelter’s campaigns and services and helps the local community.
Identifying topics to share through communicating with hub teams as well as researching housing related news and issues affecting people locally.
Being up to date with social media trends and using them to attract target audiences.
Attending events organised by the London hub to gather content to share on social media and/or live posting throughout.
Monitoring reactions to our posts, including flagging any responses that do not align with our inclusion and Anti-Racism work.
This role fights the housing emergency by promoting awareness of Shelter’s campaigns and services. This means people who need help with housing or homelessness know where to go for support.
Benefits of volunteering with Shelter
Volunteers are essential to Shelter’s mission to end housing injustice. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. The insights and life experiences our volunteers bring to Shelter are valued as much as their contribution through volunteering.
We aim to provide our volunteers with a positive experience. This is by prioritising accessibility and tailoring the support we provide to the needs of the individual. We make sure our policies and processes are equitable, which means that no-one is unfairly disadvantaged while volunteering because of their background or identity.
Your skills and experience
We’re looking for someone who’s comfortable using various social media platforms. You don’t need to have professional experience in this area, using them for your personal accounts is just as relevant. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who cares about social justice and fighting the housing emergency.
Supporting you
You will be provided with an induction into your role, access to relevant learning and a copy of our volunteer handbook.
The role, including learning and communications, are flexible, so can be tailored so they best suit your needs and preferences.
You will be able to claim reasonable volunteering expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy. Where financial circumstances would be a barrier to volunteering, we may be able to offer these funds in advance.
You will be able to access our volunteer support package, including our colleague assistance programme and Shelter’s network of mental health first aiders.
Next steps
You can apply for this role by clicking ‘fill in an application’. If you need to apply by an alternative method, please contact us to see what options are available.
We will then get back to you about your application. Shortlisted applicants will have a recruitment conversation to discuss the role further.
Upon offer of role, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions and complete a basic level Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not automatically mean you can’t volunteer with us. We will have a conversation with you to discuss the convictions in relation to the role you have applied for. Sometimes it may limit the ways you can get involved. Please contact us if you require more information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SarcoidosisUK is looking for a new Chair of Trustees to lead our Board and support the next stage
of our development. We are seeking someone with ambition and strategic experience to continue
the amazing support for those affected by sarcoidosis and drive forward progress to future proof
the Charity. This is a significant voluntary role for someone with strong board or senior governance
experience who can lead the charity and act as ambassador.
About us
SarcoidosisUK is a small charity with big ambitions! We want to make a difference to the lives of
those affected by sarcoidosis in the UK by providing information and support, raising awareness
and undertaking research into treatments and a cure. We currently support over 9,000 people
online and have strong relationships with both clinicians and patients.
The role
The Chair provides leadership to the Board of Trustees and works closely with the Senior Executive
to ensure the charity is well-governed, financially sound, and delivering on its charitable
objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the Board and helping set the strategic direction of the charity.
Maintaining a culture that directly reflects the charity’s values and mission.
Ensuring the Board fulfils its legal, regulatory and compliance responsibilities.
Setting the agenda for Board meetings and ensuring robust, inclusive decision-making.
Acting as a critical friend and line manager to the Senior Executive.
Ensuring performance, risks and finances are monitored effectively.
Acting as ambassador for the charity.
About you:
We are looking for someone who:
Has previous Board-level experience (Chair or senior Trustee experience desirable).
Demonstrates strong leadership, facilitation, and influencing skills.
Understands the responsibilities and legal duties of charity trustees.
Is able to commit the time and energy required for the role.
Shares a passion for our cause and values.
Ideally has first hand or close family experience of sarcoidosis.
Time commitment
This is a voluntary role.
The Board meets online early evening 10 times a year for no more than 2 hours each time and
meetings are friendly and informal. Trustees have a variety of backgrounds and can contribute
time and expertise outside of meetings to supporting the development of the charity.
Regular contact with the Senior Executive and 2 staff as part of operational oversight. The office is
based in London and we have hybrid working.
Application
If you would like to know more about the charity and this particular opportunity, please contact
Sue Wilson, the current Chair of Trustees, who will arrange a time to discuss this role in more detail.
Applications should outline the skills and experience you would bring to the role and tell us why
you are personally interested in leading the charity which supports the sarcoidosis community in
the UK.
Applications close 9am on Monday 14 September 2026.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Wild We Stand is a fully volunteer-led collective and this is a volunteer opportunity. We are a flat collective where everyone belongs, a co-creation space where we get excited about your work, support your ideas, and want you to thrive with genuine freedom. We highly value our team’s time and expertise, and provide learning opportunities, perks, and a community for us all. While this is currently a volunteer role, as a registered Community Interest Company (CIC), our shared goal is to build a sustainable pathway to paid roles as the collective grows. For candidates who commit deeply and demonstrate strong long-term alignment, we are actively open to offering an equity % in the collective.
Time Commitment: We’re looking for long-term collective members and partners. We’re flexible on time commitment but it would be ideal if you were excited and available to dedicate 5+ hours per week to Wild We Stand.
Location Policy: Fully Globally Remote. Must be available for 1-2 hours of meetings weekly within core UK hours to collaborate with the team.
What is the role?
As our Movement & Strategy Director, you will be the first new addition to our leadership team, and directly work alongside our co-founders to create narrative strategy and translate concepts into clear movement direction.
You will help us design strategy and structure to help grow the collective. We are just starting our journey or assessing membership models, grants, and creating project timelines to host more & bigger events and build a sustainable pathway to pay our collective members and founder.
This is a volunteer position. Your work in our purpose-driven collective will have a direct role in shaping the visual language of a justice-centred environmental movement.
What will you be responsible for?
Partner directly with our co-founders to finalise and launch our Manifesto, create our Narrative Strategy, co-design campaign concepts and strategic hooks
Help to build and launch a community membership model to generate revenue for bigger events, project budgets, and collective pay
Map out project timelines and strategic roadmaps to turn ideas into structured, executable campaign timelines
Identify and help to submit applications for grassroots micro-grants, council climate funds, and community pots
Commitment to a decolonised imagination that connects conservation to the intersections of wildlife and oppression
An unwavering drive to confront the consequences of capitalism and systems of power with the urgency required for genuine change and justice
What are we looking for?
Proven experience growing or co-leading a collective, non-profit, grassroots movement, or community initiative
Background or experience in narrative strategy, movement communications, campaign messaging, in related spaces (conservation, environment, culture, social justice, community)
A strategic mindset, excited to ideate, build and create
Ability to bring strategic timelines and structure while preserving our grassroots ethos
Self-directed initiative to take big concepts and turn them into clear, structured project plans
A collaborative, non-hierarchical mindset that thrives in a flat collective structure
It would also be great if you had:
Existing connections to environmental, climate justice, or grassroots grant funding networks
Why Join Wild We Stand?
As a member of our Founding Collective, you will help lead an organisation dedicated to exploring the crucial intersections of conservation, wildlife, oppression, and the fight for justice and liberation. You will join a team focused on untangling these complexities through critical engagement and candid discussions to light the pathway for solving global challenges.
We are proud to offer:
Belonging in a truly flat, supportive co-creation space where we hype your work and give you space to be your best self
Membership in the Wild We Stand collective and access to all WWS programmes, events, and content
Opportunity for a formal Director stake in the Wild We Stand CIC
Collective mentorship and peer solidarity to process systemic issues and sustain the drive for change
The tools you and your team need to thrive
Access to all WWS programmes, events, and content
Team recognition, treats and physical & virtual get-togethers
A pathway to paid positions as part of a collective roadmap
Wild We Stand is ancollective dedicated to exploring and advocating for the intersections of conservation, wildlife, forms of oppression
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Role
We are Buttons & Bubbles C.I.C. and our mission is to increase inclusion and representation for the disability community across society. We offer a variety of services including bespoke characters, workshops, free resources, events, sensory trails, and more.
We want to collaborate with more organisations, schools, and hospitals to spread the word about our work and services. To do this, we are looking for volunteers to join our outreach team and support these efforts.
Who Are We Looking For?
Enthusiastic about increasing representation and inclusion
Interested in development, with possible experience working with schools, hospitals, or in business development
Strong communicator (verbal or other forms such as Sign Language, Eye Gaze, etc.)
Creative thinker who can bring fresh ideas to the team
Collaborative and team-minded
What Do We Expect?
Willingness to undertake our virtual training programme
Have an Enhanced DBS check (preferably on the update system) or be willing to complete one with us
Sign our volunteer contract (we are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments if needed)
A positive and inclusive attitude toward disability and illness
What Can You Expect?
A supportive, kind, and nurturing team that values its volunteers
Flexibility- contribute at times that suit you
Supportive approach to accessibility and accommodations
Benefits of Volunteering with Buttons & Bubbles C.I.C
Make a tangible difference in your community
Develop skills in outreach, communication, and partnership building
Enhance your CV and demonstrate reliability to future employers
Explore new areas of interest and take on additional tasks if desired
Build confidence while contributing to meaningful work
Please let us know if you require any accommodations to be made for the interview.
To increase inclusion and representation across society for disabled families.
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Fundraising Volunteer
Challenge Adventure Group (“CAG” for short and the operating name of CAG Trust) is a voluntary youth organisation for Knowle, Dorridge and beyond aimed at boys aged 10 and above.
As our name suggests, we provide challenging, adventurous and fun activities and the D of E Award for young people in their leisure time. Taking part in fun experiential activities enables members to develop their physical and mental skills and capacities and reach their full potential of becoming positive, active and happy citizens.
Summary
CAG was formed in 2009 and became a charity, CAG Trust, in 2019. We are looking for an individual who embodies the spirit of CAG and continually keeps the integrity and goals of the organisation at the forefront of every decision that they make as part of their role. Because we work in a self-funded way, we need new resources to keep our organisation alive and to be able to offer a wide range of outdoor activities to our members.
We are looking for a remote based or local volunteer who ideally has experience in grant / bid writing and / or experience of working with young people. This is a very flexible role which can be carried out at home and in your free time.
Description
Responsibilities:
Communicating and building relationships with current and potential donors.
Organise established fundraising activities, such as our legendary CAG car wash.
Develop new and imaginative fundraising activities, many of which involve organising events to raise awareness of the charity and its activities e.g. giving talks to groups or seeking photo opportunities with the media.
Develop and coordinate web-based fundraising, online auctions and merchandise sales.
Manage all aspects of grant bids: research potential donors, establish requirements of the grant, create a bid (in conjunction with other CAG staff) that meets the terms and conditions of the grant, submit bid and implement successful bids, report progress where required back to grant givers.
Oversee corporate fundraising, including employee giving and matched giving from employers.
Manage and update databases to record donor contact and preference information.
Write applications and mail-shots, using direct mailing to reach a range of potential and current donors.
Researching and contacting new sources of funding.
Drafting proposals for projects, activities and equipment.
We are looking for a volunteer who ideally should have / be:
Commitment to CAG and its ethos.
The ability to build and maintain relationships.
Creativity, imagination and an entrepreneurial attitude towards fundraising.
A proactive attitude, drive and enthusiasm to carry out projects to conclusion.
The ability to influence others using excellent communication skills.
The capability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
The ability to meet financial targets.
Good organisational and project management skills.
The ability to motivate others and work as part of a team.
Resilience, particularly when faced with setbacks.
Sensitivity to the needs of volunteers and donors.
A willingness to carry out a range of administrative tasks.
Strategic vision and an ability to think creatively.
An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
A car driver or have ability to travel to attend events and meetings.
The post holder must be able to provide a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
Making a difference - what impact will the opportunity have?
Your input is key to the day to day running of CAG as well as securing its future. You will have a big impact because this role is essential to ensuring that CAG remains healthy and sustainable and able to navigate changing times and economic climates.
What's in it for the volunteer?
You would become part of our small, friendly team and you have the opportunity to use your time, skills and experience to make a real difference to CAG and the community in which we operate. Additionally we can offer you:
The chance to be part of a charity at an exciting time in its development.
The opportunity to make a difference to young people’s lives through outdoor trips, activities and adventures.
Expenses, so you are not out of pocket.
About the location
Where will the volunteer be working?
The volunteer will work from home will be required to attend meetings within the Solihull area.
Travel Limit
This role is partly remote but ideally the candidate should be available for face to face Committee and other meetings.
When will the volunteer be working?
Volunteer availability
Flexible to suit you.
You would need to be available to attend Committee meetings which normally take place in the evening.
Occasional weekends to attend events.
Estimate of time commitment
0 - 3 hours / week - the candidate will be able to offer further time as they wish.
Details
The volunteering could be long term.
Application details
Successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS and two references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At WWT, we believe that the best way for people to understand and connect to wetlands is to experience them, so we bring awe-inspiring nature up close and let it do the talking. Imagery is a central part of connecting our supporters to the work we do.
We are looking for an Image Library Volunteer to help us manage our thousands of engaging and inspiring images, capturing our events and activities, people, wildlife, and visitor experiences. These images are used in our promotional materials including website, press releases, staff & volunteer booklets, social media, and news articles.
You will be selecting the most inspiring and engaging images, uploading them to our Image Library, tagging images to facilitate user searches, and regularly reviewing uploaded material. This is an important role in helping to keep our image database updated, on-brand, and easily accessible as a vital resource for staff across WWT.
Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team, and we wouldn’t be able to maintain our internationally important wetland sites without their help. You will receive a very warm welcome, full induction & training, and be provided with any necessary equipment, uniforms, and anything else needed to thrive in your role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.