Voluntary Action South West Surrey

Do you want to have fun, meet new people and help a local charity?

We are recruiting for volunteers to join our Events Team, helping Rainbow Trust by representing us at a wide range of fundraising and awareness events, such as the London Marathon and Royal Parks Run. 

Every day as an Events Volunteer is different - you get to pick and choose what events you would like to attend. 

We simply could not run the huge range of events we do without the support, energy and enthusiasm of our loyal volunteers, so why not join our team? This is a great opportunity for people who work or students who are not able to make a regular commitment.

We are particularly looking for volunteers to support our runners at the London Marathon on 21st April, cheering runners, welcoming, stewarding for example. We welcome volunteers from 18+.

The Digital Team is responsible for the digital content for Rainbow

Trust. 

We are looking for an intern to work with us for 2 or 3 days per week, to

support our Digital Team in our head office in Leatherhead.

The Digital Intern will help support the Digital Team to include content

update for the website, Facebook updates, supporting email content and

supporting graphic design work.

Your role may include:

•  Scheduling content for social media
•  Editing photographs in Photoshop
•  Making edits to the Rainbow Trust website 

We’re looking for people who are/have:

• Experienced in Adobe packages to include photoshop and premier.
•  Passionate and interested in Digital Marketing
•  Have a basic level of understanding of photo editing.
•  Good written English.
•  Energy and enthusiasm and a pro-active approach

Your commitment:

Duration: 2 – 3 months

Hours: Flexible – 2/3 days per week

Training and Support

• A dedicated member of Rainbow Trust staff will guide and support you in

your work

• You will receive a full induction to the charity and a programme of training

relevant to your role, to help you get the most from your time with us

• Training will cover areas such as safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and GDPR, as well as our IT systems
• All volunteers will receive regular opportunities for informal and formal catch ups with their manager

Why choose Rainbow Trust?

• We are a Sunday Times Top 100 Not-for-Profit organisation and a leading

charity for children and young people

• Professional training and opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge
• The enjoyment of becoming part of our friendly and welcoming team, knowing you are making a valuable contribution to the lives of the families we support
• A calendar of social events for volunteers, including Christmas events and celebrations for Volunteers’ Week
• We will reimburse your out-of-pocket travel expenses up to £10 per day and up to £4.00 per day for lunch

Ready to apply?

• Get in touch by clicking the ‘fill in an application’ button.

Selection process:

• Enrolment form, informal interview, references.

Our Philanthropy team is an ambitious team with a well-established

fundraising programme, playing a significant role in raising £5.7m a year

to fund our support services and with plans to grow income over the next

3-5 years. We have an established portfolio of funders, giving low level gifts

to six figure donations.

We’re looking for a volunteer with experience of Trusts and Foundations fundraising to supportthe work of this team:

Depending on your interest and skills, your role may include:

· Supporting the development and delivery of the trusts and foundations

pipeline through research and prospect identification

· Assist in identifying and profiling new trust and foundation opportunities,

including potential high-value funders

· Help prepare funding applications and reports, working with the Major Gifts

and Trusts Manager and wider team

· Contribute to maintaining a strong pipeline tracker, ensuring funder

information and deadlines are up to date

· Support donor stewardship, including drafting updates, reports, and

communications

· Administrative support, including document preparation, data entry

and funding calendar management

· Provide ad hoc support to strengthen the overall effectiveness of the

Philanthropy Team

What we’re looking for:

· Experience of bid-writing, trusts and foundations fundraising

· Strong research and written communication skills

· Reliable, organised and proactive in managing time and tasks

· Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

· Able to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately

· An understanding of or willingness to learn about the issues affecting families

with a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.

Your commitment:

· One day per week (not Tuesdays). This can be flexible, with agreement from

supervising manager.

· ideally, this role is based at our Head Office in Leatherhead, Surrey but there may be an opportunity to offer hybrid/remote support for the right volunteer.

Training and support

You will receive:

· A full induction to Rainbow Trust

· Ongoing support from the Major Gifts and Trusts Manager

· Training relevant to your role, including safeguarding, data protection, and working with sensitive material

· Resources required to fulfil your role (including laptop and mobile phone if required)

Why choose Rainbow Trust?

· Join a friendly and committed team making a real difference for families.

· Gain valuable experience in charity public affairs and policy work.

· Build or maintain your skills in fundraising

· Invitations to volunteer social events and access to training.

· Reimbursement reasonable of out-of-pocket travel expenses.

Restrictions

Must be 18 or over.

Ready to apply? Click the "fill in an application" button.

Selection process:

Enrolment form, informal interview, references, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required depending on tasks undertaken.