Volunteer Grants & Funding Officer

Description:

We are looking for a motivated volunteer to support funding applications for a growing Community Interest Company delivering animal-assisted wellbeing sessions across schools, care homes, and community settings.

This role is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in the non-profit sector while contributing to meaningful social impact.

Responsibilities:

• Research relevant funding opportunities (Lottery, councils, trusts)
• Assist in writing and submitting grant applications
• Help develop funding proposals for community programmes
• Track application deadlines and outcomes
• Support impact reporting (optional)

What You’ll Gain:

• Real experience writing successful funding bids
• Portfolio work within a fast-growing CIC
• Opportunity to shape and scale a community wellbeing service
• Flexible remote working

Commitment:

• 3–5 hours per week (flexible)