MAN&BOY - Ground Team Volunteer role
About the Charity:
We believe when positive role models are actively present; children, families, and communities thrive. We work alongside families by encouraging men to be a mentor to the boys in their life. We offer a diverse programme of opportunities for men and boys to have fun, take part in adventurous activities together, and enhance their own and wider family relationships.
Why this role exists:
Ground Team support our administrative/fundraising tasks and the creation of team building events, helping to support the structure that allows us to celebrate our staff team and families. This role is designed to connect with other aspects of MAN&BOY to create organisational smoothness and efficiency.
What you will be doing:
- Engaging our staff with teambuilding events
- Completing relevant and important training
- Assisting with fundraising opportunities
- Contributing to reflection and feedback after events
- Supporting with our administrative tasks
- Connecting with our staff to assess future events
How much time is required:
Ground Team are asked to commit to a supporting a team/fundraising building event and/or several small admin tasks annually. This is roughly 8 in person hours, with a flexible sign up available through our volunteer portal for remote opportunities.
Our promise to you:
MAN&BOY recognises volunteering as a donation of your skills, labour and time.
We commit to:
- Treating you with respect
- Providing clarity and support
- Listening to your feedback
- Recognising your contribution
How will we support & train you:
DBS Check provided at no cost to our volunteers
½ Day (in-person) onboarding training
Access to our online volunteer portal and training
Ongoing quarterly training opportunities (hybrid)
Bi-monthly check ins with Volunteer support
Specialised workshop trainings as desired
MAN&BOY will never ask you to do anything you aren’t comfortable with.
What you will gain from MAN&BOY:
Experience in supporting adults and young people
Deeper understanding of male family dynamics
Access to our bespoke MAN&BOY training package
Reference after 6 months active volunteering
Skills in administration, event planning and fundraising.
Being apart of a supportive, skilled community
Who will excel in the role:
Essential
Embodies MAN&BOY’s ‘ENCOURAGE’ principles
Confident using digital/technology
Interested in our work, punctual and reliable
Will complete MAN&BOY and safeguarding training
Desirable
Experience in administrative tasks
Interest in fundraising/ team-building events
Interest in the outdoors and sports
Interest in developing relationships in family unit
