Volunteer Business partnerships

About SRRC

The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre is a registered charity that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes reptiles and amphibians. We also provide educational sessions for schools, youth groups and care homes.

We are looking for a volunteer to help build relationships with businesses and community organisations that may want to support our work.

The role

You will help identify potential business partners and develop positive, lasting relationships. This could include local sponsorship, fundraising activities, donations of supplies or services, staff volunteering, and support for our education and animal welfare work.

What you will do

• Research businesses and organisations that may be a good fit for SRRC.
• Make initial contact using messages and information agreed with the charity.
• Explain our work and explore ways a business could support us.
• Help develop partnership ideas, such as sponsorship, workplace fundraising or in-kind donations.
• Keep a clear record of contacts, conversations and agreed follow-up actions.
• Support the preparation of partnership information and simple proposals.
• Work with the Founder and trustees to ensure offers are suitable for the charity.
• Help acknowledge and thank partners, and share appropriate updates about the impact of their support.

What we are looking for

You do not need previous charity experience. We are looking for someone who is friendly, reliable and confident communicating with people.

Useful experience may include:

• Business development, sales, community engagement or fundraising.
• Building relationships with local businesses or organisations.
• Writing professional emails or preparing short proposals.
• Experience in charity, education, animal welfare or community work.

You should be organised, respectful and comfortable following up on conversations. You will represent SRRC when speaking with potential partners, so you must communicate accurately and agree any commitments with the charity before making them.

What you will gain

• Experience in charity partnerships and community fundraising.
• The opportunity to help local businesses support reptile welfare and education.
• Support and guidance from the Founder and trustees.
• Reasonable pre-agreed expenses can be reimbursed in line with the charity’s expenses policy.