Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about the work that BCWA does and want to be a positive representative in your community? Are you keen to make a difference and contribute to the impact our fundraising team makes?
We’re looking for friendly and welcoming volunteers to join us, who are enthusiastic and excited to help our clients and supporters. Whether you’re a confident communicator who wants to engage with your local community or a reliable and honest volunteer looking to help us sort our donations, we’d love to have you on board as a Donation Support Volunteer!
Donation Support Volunteers will volunteer within the BCWA Fundraising Team, assisting with their day-to-day activity, whether that’s helping sort our valuable donations, tidying and keeping our donation cupboards clean, supporting the team with tasks or helping with collections in the community. Fundraising at BCWA can be a busy, high-pressure environment – our volunteers are integral at our busiest times of the year to ensure our clients and services get the support they need.
Volunteering with our Fundraising Team might look like:
- Supporting with processing donations – including moving and handling and carrying a variety of items.
- Helping keep our storage areas for donations clean and tidy.
- Getting involved with your local community and coming up with creative new ideas for fundraising drives.
- Assisting with collections if you are comfortable and have a valid UK Driving License.
- Being an advocate for BCWA!
To keep everyone informed, supported, and working towards shared goals, all fundraising volunteers are invited to join our quarterly team meeting. These sessions will:
- Share upcoming events and new fundraising opportunities
- Give updates on current projects and campaign progress
- Offer a clear focus for the months ahead
- Provide space for volunteers to share ideas, feedback, and experiences
- Strengthen team connection and celebrate achievements
You’ll always know what we’re aiming for and how your contribution fits into the bigger picture.
As a BCWA Donation Support Volunteer, you’ll get:
- All the training you need to understand and be prepared for your role with us, so you can use your time with us to grow and learn!
- Regular check-ins and contact with our Volunteer Coordinator as an opportunity to catch up, reflect and feedback on your volunteering experience with us.
- Access to the Wisdom App and the BCWA wellbeing provision.
- Access high quality support and advice from BCWA whenever you need it.
- Your travel to and from sessions expensed.
- A reference to support you in your next steps, whether that is a voluntary or paid role elsewhere.
- The knowledge that you’re making a real difference to the lives of victims and survivors of violence and abuse as you volunteer alongside a team of passionate and experienced fundraisers!
Important information for all positions
Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female.
Volunteering checks
As a responsible volunteer provider we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our volunteers are subject to the following checks:
Right to volunteer in the UK
To avoid discrimination we treat all volunteer applicants equally.
We therefore ask all volunteers to confirm they have a Right to Volunteer in the UK.
References
If offered a volunteer role, we will seek 2 references. Ideally, one of these should be your current or last employer, however we understand this isn’t always possible. We ask that one of your referees has known you at least a year.
Examples of references could include:
- a professional from your centre of study, for instance a teacher, lecturer or headteacher
- GP or health visitor
- a character reference from a person who knows you (so familial relations or partners)
- a civil servant from a government agency
- a bank manager
DBS
All volunteer roles are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Position: Volunteer Database Administrator (Salesforce).
Location: Remote, with a minimum of 3-4 hours of overlap with UK working hours.
Estimated time: A minimum of 8 hours a month (Flexible schedule to suit your availability).
Expected duration: Ability to commit to a minimum of six months is preferred.
About us
We are the Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR), the largest global network of organisations committed to working together to improve the lives of people affected by disasters worldwide. Established in 2007, we have grown into a network of more than 2,000 member organisations across 130+ countries, representing millions of people on the frontlines of hazards, climate change and mass displacement. Through transformative, evidence-led programming and powerful advocacy, we are driving climate action and disaster resilience alongside our members across the globe.
Our vision
A world in which everyone works together to strengthen the resilience of people most at risk and prevent hazards from becoming disasters.
Our values
- Trust and openness to listen, share and learn
- Transparency and mutual accountability
- Equity and respect for diverse identities, needs and perspectives.
Purpose of these volunteer roles
We are seeking 2–3 enthusiastic volunteers to help us clear a backlog of membership applications, process new applications, and maintain, manage, and optimise our Salesforce platform. To meet our needs, we are recruiting for two distinct volunteering roles based on level of Salesforce expertise:
Role 1: Data Entry & administration – Perfect for individuals looking to gain hands-on database experience, or those who are passionate about data accuracy and enjoy structured, routine administrative tasks. You will focus on day-to-day data entry, updating member records, and maintaining high data accuracy.
Role 2: Salesforce optimisation & reports (experienced Salesforce specialist) – Designed for individuals with extensive Salesforce expertise. You will focus on building custom reports, creating dashboards, and optimising system workflows to improve efficiency.
Both roles are essential for ensuring our membership data is up-to-date and accurate, GNDR gets the most out of our Salesforce platform, and our global communications are impactful, targeted and relevant to our members.
What you will be doing
Data Entry & Administration:
- Process a backlog of existing membership applications and handle new member applications, ensuring details are accurately entered into Salesforce
- Assist in managing member groups, mailing lists, and automated workflows
- Monitor and maintain the data quality and integrity of member records
- Work with the Membership Engagement Coordinator and Regional Leads on membership administration and work plans
- Provide first-level support to internal users (e.g. fixing minor issues, updating records and correcting errors).
Salesforce Optimisation & Reports for Salesforce Experienced Volunteers:
- Work with the Membership Engagement Coordinator, Regional Leads, ED and consultant on optimising our use of the platform
- Create and customise reports and dashboards to track membership growth, event attendance, and member engagement
- Suggest and implement system and workflow improvements and optimise Salesforce use.
What we are looking for
- Communication skills: Ability to explain technical processes to non-technical team members
- Attention to detail: High level of accuracy with a commitment to data quality and integrity
- Technical expertise: Confidence working with Google Workspace, spreadsheets and databases
- Data security: Ensure compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and cyber security best practice
- Remote work set-up: Access to a reliable internet connection and to an up-to-date laptop or computer
- For Salesforce optimisation & reports: Prior extensive hands-on experience working with Salesforce. Salesforce certification is highly desirable.
What’s in it for you
- You will join a small and supportive team whose impact reaches across the world
- Gain practical experience managing a global database for the leading international network in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
- Build your Salesforce expertise with real-world use cases relevant to your level of expertise
- Make a real difference by ensuring our network’s data is reliable. Your work will help us accurately represent and connect our 2,000+ members
- You will receive an insightful induction into GNDR’s work, training to carry out your volunteer role and ongoing support from the GNDR team
- Be part of a passionate and diverse global team.
Application process
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Closing date: Open until filled. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity to contribute to our global mission.
A world in which everyone works together to strengthen the resilience of people most at risk and prevent hazards from becoming disasters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.