Trusts fundraiser volunteer roles for the Social Welfare sector
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The Plateful Café works to relieve poverty and isolation amongst refugees, asylum seekers and ethnic minorities in Lewisham. Our commitment is to reach the most vulnerable people in our community and help them access the support they are entitled to. Refugees will benefit from workshops, training skills and knowledge relevant for catering industry.
As a small charity, a modest sum of money raised can enable our projects to take place. As such, the role of volunteer fundraiser is essential. We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, well-organised and highly motivated people to assist our Grants and Funding team with the research and writing of funding applications to secure vitally needed funds for the charity.
The duties will include:
- Conduct research into trusts and foundations
- Write funding applications
- Attend monthly team meeting
- Supporting the fundraising team in any other ways as required.
Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills in fluent English
- Excellent research skills and ability to work with considerable initiative
- Good computer skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Some previous fundraising experience is desirable
- An interest in supporting refugees and contributing to the work of Plateful Cafe
What you will gain as a volunteer:
- Gain experience and insight into the world of charity fundraising
- Develop skills and strategies needed as a fundraiser
- Acquire experience working within a community charity
- Access training opportunities available to Plateful Cafe volunteers
Often accompanied by live music, and the opportunity to buy artwork created by refugee artists plateful employs refugees to chef at events in the SE



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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!
JOIN the SUNSHINE Team
We’re 100% volunteer-powered — and we need you.
At SUNSHINE, we believe that even a little bit of your time can make a huge difference.
Whether you can give an hour, a skill, a helping hand, or just some good vibes, you’ll be helping us support people facing loneliness and build a kinder, more connected community. We know life is relentless, but together we can do something meaningful, joyful, and full of hope.
We’re a new start-up charity with big ambitions, and every single contribution matters. Big or small, visible or behind the scenes, your support helps us keep going.
WAYS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
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Events and Fundraisers. Help us host or join community events, fundraising activities, and awareness days. Bring your energy, your enthusiasm, and your ideas.
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Packing and Organising Donations. Give us a hand sorting, packing, and preparing gifts, packs, and donations for the people who need them most.
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Marketing and Distribution. Help spread the word about SUNSHINE by sharing posters, flyers, and promotional materials in your local area.
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Social Media Ambassador. Share our mission, events, and impact online to help us reach more people and grow our community.
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Content Creator or Manager. Use your creativity to help us tell our story, raise awareness, inspire action, and support fundraising.
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Lots of other roles available: We have lots of other opportunities to get involved with us at SUNSHINE Charity. Just get in touch.
WHY VOLUNTEER WITH SUNSHINE?
Because your involvement really does matter.
We are here to support people who are living with loneliness, isolation, and disconnection — and we cannot do that without the help of our community. By volunteering with us, you’ll become part of something warm, positive, and purpose-led.
You’ll be joining the SUNSHINE team, the SUNSHINE community, and the SUNSHINE family — a group of people who care deeply about making life better for others.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
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Friendly, reliable, and happy to get stuck in.
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Passionate about helping others and making a difference.
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Keen to be part of a welcoming community.
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Able to give whatever time you can, whether that’s regularly or occasionally.
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Excited to support a charity that is growing from the ground up.
GET IN TOUCH
If you’d like to help, we’d love to hear from you.
Tell us a little about yourself, what interests you, and how you’d like to get involved. There’s a place for everyone at SUNSHINE, and we’d be so grateful to have you with us.
- JOIN THE SUNSHINE TEAM.
- JOIN THE SUNSHINE COMMUNITY.
- JOIN THE SUNSHINE FAMILY.
SUNSHINE is a small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness & help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships & community

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.