Business Development & Fundraising Volunteer

ABOUT USER VOICE

User Voice is a charity led and delivered by people with lived experience of the criminal justice system. We bring together people impacted by the system with those who deliver its services, to co create transformative change, both in justice services and in people’s lives.

We actively welcome applications from people with convictions, recognising the insight and value that lived experience brings to our mission. We also warmly encourage retired professionals or those with established skills who want to give something back to society.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a motivated and conscientious volunteer to support our Business Development Team with fundraising and income generation. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your skills, learn something new, or support meaningful social change.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

·       Research trusts, foundations, and grant opportunities

·       Support the drafting of funding bids and proposals

·       Help maintain our grants pipeline and CRM data

·       Assist with donor stewardship and relationship building

·       Identify new partnerships or income opportunities

·       Prepare briefings or summaries for the team

We’re looking for someone who is IT‑literate and ideally has some relevant skills or experience to bring, but you don’t need to have done fundraising before. Enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to learn are what really count.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

·       Experience in fundraising, bid writing, and business development

·       Insight into a national, lived experience–led criminal justice charity

·       Opportunities to work closely with senior charity leaders

·       The chance to make a real and lasting impact

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Someone who is:

·       Organised and detail-oriented

·       A clear communicator (written and verbal)

·       Proactive and curious

·       Able to work independently

·       Passionate about social justice, rehabilitation, and second chances.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a short expression of interest outlining why you’d like to volunteer with us and any relevant experience/skills, details of where to send can be found on our website.