Voluntary Action South West Surrey

Join us as a Cherry Trees Collection Tin Distributor in Surrey and Hampshire!

Are you keen to get out into the local community and help fundraise for Cherry Trees, then this volunteering role is perfect for you!

We are looking for friendly, reliable and organised individuals to help distribute our collection tins in the local community across Surrey and Hampshire, to maximise fundraising and awareness.

You are required to distribute and collect if/when required, to build a rapport with the supporter, and to take the full collection tin to the Cherry Trees fundraising team in either East Clandon or Goldcrest Lodge.

18+

ID badges & tins provided with authorisation letters

Hours to suit

A full overview of Cherry Trees will be provided by our friendly fundraising team. 

If you are interested in finding out more, then please click on the 'Fill in an Application' link and we will get back to you.

Join us as a Cherry Trees Events Team Volunteer!

Are you looking to develop skills, wanting to give back to the local community all while supporting Cherry Trees events - then join us!

We are looking for community and event enthusiasts who are reliable, friendly, have a can-do attitude and are keen to support and help Cherry Trees deliver our fantastic events across the year, including flagship events, golf days and local summer fayres and fêtes.

You will need to be available to support events in varied and sociable roles across Surrey and Hampshire. 

Your tasks could include

• Helping to load and unload Cherry Trees vehicle, with some light lifting
• Help with event set-up e.g. putting up a gazebo, pop-up banners, merchandise table
• Car parking marshalling
• Selling raffle tickets
• Running a stall at a local fête/ fayre
• Sharing Cherry Trees marketing material with attendees e.g. flyers
• Promoting future Cherry Trees events across Surrey and Hampshire 
• On the day Cherry Trees Ambassadors who are friendly, cheery and helpful
• Assisting with attendee questions/ queries
• Working in a Team

Times vary from 2-6 hours depending on event and you must be 18+

Upcoming Events

Jazz in the Vineyard - Sat 6 June

Horsley Mid-Summer Party - Sat 20 June

Guildford Lions Golf Day at Clandon Regis - Fri 10 July

St. Georges Hill Golf Day - Thurs 8 October

To apply for this role or if you would like further information please fill in an application form and we will be in contact shortly.

Join us as a Volunteer Children's Carer!

Cherry Trees provides home -from-home short-break care for children with complex disabilities, providing a meaningful break for their families in Surrey, Hampshire and surrounding areas. 

We are looking for some friendly Children's Care Worker volunteers to join our team and have fun every time you visit. No two times will be the same; you could be having fun with a child in our soft play, out on a visit to a local farm or baking cookies!  

We are looking for people to volunteer for all or part of the following shift times (min 4 hours). 

7am - 2pm, 2pm to 9pm, 10am - 6pm. 

We are open all year round and especially need help during school holidays and at weekends. All relevant training will be given. 

Get in touch today for a chat and come along for a no-obligation visit. If you decide to join us the role requires an Enhanced DBS check and provision of satisfactory references. We look forward to hearing from you soon. 

Can you help us prepare tasty and nutritious food for our children and care team - then volunteer as a Cherry Trees Cook!

No previous or professional cooking experience is needed, just a joy of cooking and a desire to help. 

Timings

• Mondays, 14:00 -18:00  

• Every other Saturday, 10:00 -18:00 

• Sunday, 14:00 – 18:00 

You must be 18+

If you are interested in volunteering for this role then please fill out the application form

Are you looking to give back to the local community in a tangible way - then join us as a Cherry Trees Minibus Driver Volunteer!

We are looking for a reliable, time efficient and safe driver to drop off/ collect children to and from their school every morning and afternoon. Our care staff are there to take care of the children, so your focus will be on driving the bus. 

You do not need to have a special licence or take a further test, but we do ask that you complete a 1-hour driving assessment, with the aim of getting used to driving the vehicle.

• Morning drop off: 08:30 - 09:30am
• Afternoon pickup: 14:40 - 15:30pm

If you would like to find out more information or volunteer for this role please do fill out the application form. 

We are currently six trustees, however we have an age bias towards seniority and we need some 'younger blood' on the board. We are looking for someone who has had experience, or is currently working 'on the coal face' with young people from a disadvantage cohort. Experience of governance is a bonus but not essential, as well as publicity/fundraising skills. We are a diverse range of individuals on the board with differing skill sets and experience. Our trustee meetings are vibrant, dynamic with culture of respect. Everyone has the opportunity to have their voice heard.

Obligations of the role:
We meet three times a year (usually Monday evenings) for full trustee meetings. During these meetings we discuss important things like: charity cash flow, risks, charity activities and fundraising events. We also review and decide/approve recent applications for funding. Also, trustees can volunteer to help out at fundraising events if they are available, or with efforts to publicise the charity and/or events, although this is not essential. I believe right person could find the role very rewarding.

Become a Home Visiting Volunteer and Make a Difference

Home Visiting Volunteers come from many different backgrounds and vary in age but all are either parents themselves or have parenting experience and are carefully selected for their friendliness and understanding.  They provide informal, friendly emotional support and practical help to families. Whether it’s holding a baby so mum can shower, playing with toddlers so a parent can rest, or simply being a listening ear - your time and empathy can change lives.

All our home visiting volunteers attend a preparation course, undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide two references before being matched with a family who they will visit once a week, for approximately 2-3 hours.

Why Volunteer With Us?

• 🤝 Make a real difference in your local community
• 🎓 Free training and ongoing support
• 🚗 Travel expenses reimbursed
• 🧠 Learn new skills and build confidence
• 💬 Join a warm, supportive volunteer network
• 🎉 Enjoy social events and specialist talks

Requirements and Commitment:

• You must be a parent or have parenting experience
• As a Home-Start volunteer you will support a family by visiting them at home for around two to three hours once a week
• You should be able to commit at least one year of your time to Home-Start
• You should have a non-judgmental attitude and understand about the pressures of bringing up a family
• Be able to attend our free Volunteer Preparation Course with other new volunteers
• Have an understanding of and abide by our Confidentiality and Safeguarding policies
• Be able to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

We’ll support you every step of the way - with training, supervision, and thoughtful matching to a family who will benefit from your unique experience.

Volunteers take their own individual skills and experience to the families they visit. Talking and listening can empower families to overcome their difficult situations. Visits might include holding the baby while mum has a shower, playing with twin toddlers while mum has a sleep, taking parents shopping and showing them how to budget, being a listening ear to relieve isolation, modelling positive parenting and play.

What we offer you:

• An ongoing commitment to help volunteers fulfil their roles to the best of their ability
• Comprehensive and up-to-date information about Home-Start
• Individual interview with one of our co-ordinators before commencing training
• Free initial training before you commence as a home-visiting volunteer
• Opportunities for regular ongoing training
• Appropriate support and supervision, both individually and at volunteer support group meetings
• A thorough matching service when matching volunteers to new families 
• Re-imbursement of travel expenses
• Annual volunteer social events 

If you would like to find out more, to make an enquiry, please fill in an application and someone will be in touch with you. 

Use your financial skills to make a lasting difference to local families

Home-Start Guildford is a local, independent charity supporting families with young children through difficult times. Our trained volunteers provide practical and emotional support in the home, helping families build resilience and confidence.

We are seeking a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and play a vital role in overseeing the charity’s financial health and sustainability.

About Us

Home-Start Guildford is an independent charity based in Guildford committed to promoting the welfare of local families and children.

Staff and volunteers offer regular support, including providing emotional and practical help to families in the families’ own homes and connecting families with specialist services within the community.

We are part of Home-Start UK, one of the UK’s leading family support charities, benefiting from their policy framework and quality assurance, but not funding.

Role Summary

As well as fulfilling the duties of a Trustee, the Treasurer maintains an overview of Home-Start Guildford’s financial affairs.

The Treasurer ensures that effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place, and reports to the Management Committee at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation.  

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Oversight

• Maintain an overview of the charity’s financial position, ensuring its long‑term sustainability.
• Monitor cashflow, reserves, and financial risks, alerting the Board to any emerging issues.
• Advise on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan, including overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process.  
• Ensure appropriate financial controls, policies, and procedures are in place and followed.

Financial Reporting and Planning

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to the Board of Trustees and regulators.
• Prepare and present cashflow forecasts, budgets, and annual financial statements to the Trustees. 
• Present clear, accessible financial information to the Board to support strategic decision‑making.
• Keep the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities and liaising with the Director to develop the financial understanding of the Board of Trustees. 
• Lead on the appointment of, and liaison with, the independent examiner. 

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure that proper accounting records are kept, and that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
• Ensure that the Financial Control Policy is followed, and where necessary is amended to reflect best practice, and what is practicable for the management of the charity. 
• Ensure the charity complies with financial and reporting obligations set by the Charity Commission, HMRC, and other relevant bodies.
• Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and filed in the form required by the Charity Commission. 
• Support the Board of Trustees in understanding its financial responsibilities and provide guidance where needed.

Operational Support

• Act as Primary User for the bank accounts held with HSBC, and to ensure that the appropriate staff members have access as needed to manage the day to day running of the charity. 
• Oversee financial administration, including bookkeeping, payments, and banking.
• Approving expenditure over certain limits, as set out in the Financial Control Policy. 
• Support staff with financial processes, offering training or guidance where helpful.
• Prepare financial information, as required, to assist with funding applications and reports. 

Responsibilities of all Trustees 

• Support and provide advice on Home-Start Guildford’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.  
• Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation. 
• Oversee Home-Start Guildford’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress. 
• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation. 
• Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.  
• Review and approve Home-Start Guildford’s financial statements.  
• Provide support and challenge to Home -Start Guildford’s Chair in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.  
• Keep abreast of changes in Home -Start Guildford’s operating environment.  
• Contribute to regular reviews of Home-Start Guildford’s own governance.  
• Attend Management Committee meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions. 
• Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect Home -Start Guildford’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests.  
• Contribute to the broader promotion of Home -Start Guildford’s objectives, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.  

As a small charity, there will be times when the Trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Management Committee meetings. This may involve scrutinising Management Committee papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, or other issues in which the Trustee has special expertise.

A little bit about you:

• Passionate and dedicated individual with experience of fundraising in charity, public, and/or corporate sectors, with a successful track record of achieving and exceeding fundraising targets.
• Enthusiasm to work collaboratively as part of a small, ambitious team.
• Eager to take the initiative and get hands-on with a positive “can do” attitude to bring fundraising projects to fruition.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise.
• Friendly and approachable; honest and trustworthy.

Your time commitment

The Management Committee meet approximately every 6 weeks; although online attendance is possible, face to face is preferred. The key report currently produced is a cashflow forecast for the following 12 months. This takes around 3-4 hours to complete.  

Other responsibilities, including those outlined above, will depend on the level of involvement that the Treasurer has with the day-to-day running of the charity.  

It is anticipated that the Treasurer will need to commit a minimum of 8-10 hours a month to the role.  

What does becoming a trustee involve?

As part of the trustee role, you will be expected to:

• Attend, and prepare for, a minimum of six Management Committee meetings per year.
• Undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.
• Undergo a selection process as outlined by Home-Start Guildford.
• Commit to the legal and financial responsibilities of the role, as outlined in the charity’s Constitution (‘Foundation’ model constitution).
• Visit and engage with the office and staff to enhance your understanding of how Home-Start Guildford works.

Training and Support?

• Trustees are fully inducted into Home-Start at the start of their new role; they will receive:
• An online welcome event and e-learning, introducing Home-Start’s service and your responsibilities.
• Training in key areas including safeguarding.
• Reimbursement of paid expenses.
• Access to Home-Start’s online community via Home-Start UK intranet – full of information and guidance on running a local Home-Start.
• Tailored support by other trustees and staff.

What do you get as a volunteer trustee with our organisation?

• An opportunity to exercise your strategic planning skills, probably in a different environment or context.
• An opportunity to influence and collectively lead an organisation supporting families of young children.
• A chance to expand and implement your understanding of our work.
• A chance to augment your experience of charities.
• A boost to your career and CV, if needed.
• Satisfaction of helping an organisation that supports families, thus giving something back to your community.
• Induction training from us; training, support, and assistance from local charity-support & advice agencies; reimbursement of reasonable expenses, if needed.

What do we get?

• Your strategic skills, knowledge, understanding, and experience.
• Your abilities to influence plans for our charity’s future, especially in this cost-of-living crisis.
• Enhancement to our overall governance and the Board of trustees; improvement in our operational growth.
• Your participation in our collective decision-making, contributing to all areas of our charity work.
• Your enthusiasm.

Children and Young People’s Activity Sessions Volunteer Role Profile 

The Organisation

LinkAble is a Woking based charity that has been supporting children, teens and adults with learning disabilities for over 30 years. We are passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live joyful and purpose-driven lives. The LinkAble community enjoys activities every day of the week and during school holidays in our fully accessible and inclusive centre in Woking. 

Aims of the Role

To support the running of our busy play and activity sessions for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities. Sessions run during the day, in the evenings, at weekends and in school holidays.  We are seeking a team of volunteers with availability at different times.

Key Tasks

• Take part in session briefings so you know what is expected and know how best to get involved.
• Help set up sessions, ensuring the environment is safe and clean, setting up toys and equipment.
• Welcome children, young people and adults to the session and ensure they feel welcome.
• Interact with children, young people and adults as directed by the Group Leaders and sessional staff to enhance their experience.
• Support with getting drinks and snacks ready for children and young people’s breaks.
• Support groups who are going out to community activities or day trips.
• Clearing away toys and equipment and ensuring the environment is safe.
• Driving one of our charity vehicles if you’re happy to do so and meet our insurance requirements.

Required Skills

• Committed to empowering children, young people and adults who have learning disabilities to enjoy play, activity or social sessions.
• Keen to learn about communication, sensory or calming strategies that support people we support to get the most out of sessions.
• Committed to safeguarding principles and reporting and to following the Safeguarding Policy.
• Commitment to equality and diversity and following policies and procedures

Benefits to you

• Work as part of a friendly and welcoming team

• Gain skills in supporting children, young people and adults with learning disabilities.
• Reference provided for all volunteers who have been in post for 6 months.
• Satisfaction from supporting people with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives.
• Paid DBS check, induction and training.
• Expenses paid according to our volunteer policy.

Next Steps

• Send us your CV or email us detailing your skills and experience.
• We’ll conduct an informal interview to find out about your skills and reasons for volunteering.
• We’ll ask you to come along to one of our sessions and meet the people we support.
• We’ll support you to apply for a DBS which is required for this role.

Location

2 Board School Road, Woking GU21 5HE. A short walk from the town centre.  Limited parking available. Please note that our offices do have some stairs.

The Organisation

LinkAble is a charity in Woking that supports people with a learning disability and autistic people to create the life they want to live. Each year, LinkAble provides over 300 children, young people, and adults access to a wide range of activities that develop skills, confidence, and lasting friendships. 

The Role

Help us raise awareness of LinkAble and support our vital fundraising efforts! We're building a team of enthusiastic volunteers to represent LinkAble at local fairs, fetes, and community events. By joining us, you’ll help spread the word about our work while raising much-needed funds.

Key Tasks

Tasks for volunteers will include any or some the following:

• Setting up and running promotional stalls.

• Holding a tin or bucket at a collection.

• Engaging with members of the public to help promote our services.

• Talks to local groups about our services.

• Serving tea, coffee and cakes at local events.

• Basic administration duties for event organisation.

We'll supply promotional T-shirts and materials. We don't expect you to commit to all events, however attendance of a handful of events would make such a difference, and it's really fun! Once you are on the bank of volunteers, we'll contact you regularly to let you know about events we need help with.

Required Skills

• Personable manner with good verbal communication skills.

• Commitment to equality and diversity and following policies and procedures.

Benefits to you

• Work as part of a friendly and welcoming team.

• Satisfaction from supporting people with additional needs to live fulfilling lives.

• Paid DBS check, induction and training.

• Expenses paid according to our volunteer policy.

Next Steps

• Send us your CV or email us detailing your skills and experience.

• We’ll get in touch and arrange a time to meet with you and tell you about our charity.

• We’ll conduct an informal interview to find out about your skills and reasons for volunteering.

• We’ll support you to apply for a DBS which is required for this role.

Location

Our office is located 2 Board School Road, Woking GU21. A short walk from the town centre. Limited parking available. Please note that our offices do have some stairs.

The Organisation

LinkAble is a Woking based charity that has been supporting children, teens and adults with learning disabilities for over 30 years. We are passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live joyful and purpose-driven lives. The LinkAble community enjoys activities every day of the week and during school holidays in our fully accessible and inclusive centre in Woking. 

Aims of the Role

To support the running of our busy play and activity sessions for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities by driving 1 of our 3 minibuses. Sessions run during the day, in the evenings, at weekends and in school holidays. We are looking for a team of drivers with varying availability but particularly school holidays.

Key Tasks

• Drive one of our minibuses to various local community venues such as Brocketts Farm where are children, young people and adults are visiting.
• Wait at the venue and drive the minibus back to The Link where it will be parked.
• Report any issues with the vehicle or the journey to the Group Leader for the session.
• Complete vehicle checks.

Required Skills

• Physically fit and a careful driver who is confident in driving larger vehicles.
• Volunteer drivers do not need to have completed Midas Minibus training but do need to be over 21, have been driving for 3 years and have a clean driving license. Some vehicles require a D1 license.
• Be confident interacting with children, young people and adults who have learning disabilities, with support.
• Committed to safeguarding principles, reporting and to following the Safeguarding Policy.
• Commitment to equality and diversity and following policies and procedures.

Benefits to you

• Work as part of a friendly and welcoming team.

• Gain experience of minibus driving.
• Reference provided for all volunteers who have been in post for 6 months.
• Satisfaction from knowing supporting people with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives.
• Paid DBS check, induction and training.
• Expenses paid according to our volunteer policy.

Next Steps

• Send us your CV or email us detailing your skills and experience.
• We’ll conduct an informal interview to find out about your skills and reasons for volunteering.
• We’ll ask you to come along to one of our sessions and meet the people we support.
• We’ll support you to apply for a DBS which is required for this role.

Location

2 Board School Road, Woking GU21 5HE. A short walk from the town centre. Limited parking available. Please note that our offices do have some stairs.

Role Purpose

Our Event Volunteer role is vital in ensuring that we can help families of seriously ill children keep moving forward. From Cheer Squads - providing encouragement at cheer points for those participating in challenge events; running stalls at markets and events; helping with bucket collections; attending local events to raise our profile to getting into character as ‘Mo’ our owl mascot. The gift of your time is invaluable to our charity.

What we are looking for in our volunteers

We are looking for enthusiastic, friendly, trustworthy people who enjoy being in a group with other volunteers. Depending on the event, you will need to be able to withstand all weather conditions and be happy to be on your feet… or not! Flexibility, self-motivation and the willingness to motivate others are all great traits for Event Volunteers.   

What’s in it for you?

You will be part of the Momentum team of volunteers and will meet plenty of other like-minded, friendly people at whatever event you choose to get involved in. You will gain satisfaction knowing that you have made a difference to the participants and raised the profile of Momentum at the event.

Hours required

Hours will vary, but it could be anything from 2-6 hours per event. This is an ad-hoc role and we will keep you informed of dates/times that we are looking for volunteer support. We will contact you when we need you and you are under no obligation to accept if you are otherwise busy.

Location

The locations will vary but much of our work and events are based in Surrey, Sussex and South West London.

How we’ll support you

There will be a key point of contact for you from the Momentum office and we’ll give you all the information you need prior to the event, such as meeting points, required resources and points of contact.

All our supported children are given a pebble painted with a character/design of their choice. 

We are always looking for people to paint these pebbles for us.

This is super flexible and can be done at home in your own time!

As a Collection Tin Volunteer, you’ll play a vital part in supporting Momentum’s fundraising in your local community. This is a friendly, social role that gets you out and about on your local high street, building positive relationships with shop owners, café staff, and pub teams who support our charity or want to start supporting us.

You’ll commit a few hours each month to finding new local businesses to support our cause, as well as visiting existing business supporters to collect full donation tins and replace them with empty ones (at least every three months).

You will be responsible for handling and banking cash in line with the Fundraising Regulator and Momentum’s policies with training and oversight from the Community Fundraiser. Your contribution helps raise essential funds while also spreading awareness of Momentum and the work we do for local families.

We are particularly keen to hear from volunteers able to cover the following areas:

Addlestone, Ashtead, Barnes, Chertsey, Chessington, Cobham, Dorking, Effingham, Epsom, Leatherhead, Shepperton, Sunbury, Sutton, Teddington, Twickenham, and Worcester Park.

By volunteering as a Collection Tin Volunteer, you’ll not only make a meaningful difference locally, but also gain new skills, confidence, and social connections.

Key Responsibilities

• Collecting full donation tins from local shops, cafés, pubs, and other venues
• Replacing collected tins with empty ones in a timely and professional manner
• Researching new areas and businesses for tins to be placed
• Building friendly, positive relationships with local business owners and staff
• Raising awareness of Momentum and its work to encourage new support
• Ensuring all collections follow Momentum’s policies and procedures
• Safely transporting collected tins and returning them as instructed
• Safely counting and banking cash collected in line with the charity’s policies
• Keeping the fundraising team informed of completed collections or any issues

Hours Required

Hours vary depending on your availability and assigned locations. You can volunteer on a regular basis or on an adhoc basis, and there is no obligation to accept a collection or drop-off if you are unavailable.

What We’re Looking for in Our Volunteers

We’re looking for people who are:

• Friendly, approachable, and enthusiastic about making a difference
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Comfortable chatting with members of the public and local businesses
• Well organised and able to work independently
• Empathetic and willing to follow policies and procedures, including safeguarding and confidentiality

What’s in It for You?

• Be part of Momentum’s welcoming and supportive volunteer community
• Meet other like‑minded people and build local connections
• Invitations to volunteer engagement and social events
• The satisfaction of knowing you are directly supporting families in need
• Opportunities to get involved in other Momentum fundraising events and activities

How We’ll Support You

You’ll have a dedicated point of contact within the Momentum team and will receive all the information you need before each collection or drop-off, including locations, resources, and contacts. We’re here to support you every step of the way and make your volunteering experience enjoyable and rewarding.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to get involved, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at volunteers@momentumcharity.org or visit https://www.momentumcharity.org to get started.

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.

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Selection process:

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