Volunteer Roles in Greater London
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About StreetVet
StreetVet is a growing, award-winning, national charity, committed to providing free vet care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness and to keep pets and owners together to maintain their unbreakable bond. StreetVet relies on its team of over 500 vet and nurse volunteers in twenty four locations around the UK to deliver free veterinary treatment and services, funded by grants, partnerships, corporate and individual donors. Since its inception in 2016 the charity has treated more than 2,800 pets.
Role Description
StreetVet is looking for a volunteer with in-depth knowledge of Google Analytics (GA4), Google Tag Manager, and Google Grant Ad Campaigns to help monitor and report on StreetVet’s current performance and to make and implement any recommendations to increase performance and drive more donations.
As a Volunteer Google/Digital Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in helping the marketing team develop the StreetVet website to generate further donations and help them take advantage of the monthly Google Ads Grant budget to drive an increase in awareness of the charity and the vital work we do as well as driving donations to StreetVet.
This position is suited to someone who uses Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Google Ads on a day-to-day basis to be fully aware and up to speed with regular changes and updates across all the platforms.
You will single-handedly help support StreetVet’s patients and their owners who are experiencing homelessness by increasing awareness of the charity and helping to drive more donations, allowing us to continue our work across the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
· Helping to ensure that GA4 is set up correctly, and connected to the website and any other platforms that need to be monitored to ensure clear reporting.
· Support with the creation and launch of new campaigns with specific goals, target audiences, budgets and strategies.
· To support with technical issues.
· Collaborate with the team to help with SEO, monitoring key metrics such as impressions, clicks, conversions, cost per click, and return on investment to support the team with analysing the performance of campaigns.
· To provide a plan/structure that enables the team to utilise Google Grants and work with the team to implement this project.
· To help the team with the backend of their WordPress Website and Donation Platform to ensure all tracking is correct and working with GA4.
Skills/qualifications required
- Strong understanding of GA4, Google Console, Google Ads, and Google Grants.
- Ability to read and analyse data confidently to help inform and support the marketing team with their campaigns.
- Ideally, a good understanding of WordPress and where Google Analytics integrations need to sit on the backend of the website to increase performance and make recommendations for changes.
- Good communication and a team player.
- Curious mindset – if you are unsure, the ability to independently research, reflect and feedback to the team.
· Willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort to meet the responsibilities of the post.
Benefits:
- Develope further knowledge, understanding and experience in Google Grants, Google Ads, Analytics, WordPress and GA4 within a not-for-profit organisation.
- Be part of a dedicated and fun team with one mission to help the pets of those experiencing homelessness.
- Gain valuable experience within a not-for-profit environment to be able to add to your portfolio that demonstrates your technical abilities to future employers.
- Fast and agile learning opportunities.
- Experience can be used for future reference requests.
StreetVet is a national charity, committed to providing free vet care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness & to keep pets & owners together
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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We are looking for a volunteer who can shop for lunch club supplies on a Tuesday morning. Shopping can be done in Queen’s Crescent which is a few minutes walk from the centre. All money will be provided for the shopping supplies.
Expenses up to £5.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for a friendly volunteer to help with our Movie Matinee. They will set up the refreshments, help set up the film on the laptop (training provided), offer refreshments to members upon arrival and clear away after the movie has finished.
Expenses paid up to £5.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Volunteers to offer a helping hand or a friendly chat to elderly members going on outings to places of interest such as the seaside or Kew Gardens. They will help people get on/off the minibus and ensure that they are safe walking around the venue. The outings are twice a month on a weekday and volunteers can choose when they would like to volunteer.
Expenses are covered up to £5.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
These are held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, from 11 am to 12.30 pm. Volunteers will set up the coffee table, help to serve members, have a friendly chat and clear away afterwards. Volunteers can come every week, monthly or alternate weeks.
Expenses are covered up to £5.
We are excited to announce that we are recruiting new trustee members to join our current Trustee Board! We are on the lookout for passionate individuals to fill two vital roles. First, we're introducing a brand-new position: Treasurer, who will take the helm of our financial oversight. Secondly, we need a visionary Trustee to champion our fundraising initiatives and propel our missions forward.
Our current Board consists of 4 trustees responsible for the organisation. We are now looking for new board members who want to see Skaped expand its ambitious plans for the future. We're particularly eager to hear from candidates with a robust background in fundraising, business development, finance, and /or accounting, especially within the non-profit sector. If you share our values and commitment to Skaped's growth, we want to hear from you!
Skaped is a small Artivist charity based in East London. We work with young people in East London to educate them about community building and human rights through the creative arts. We are currently governed by our Board of Trustees, who hold overall responsibilities of the organisation.
We are currently looking for at least two new board members who share our values and commitment to Skaped's growth interested in being a board member and a treasurer. We are striving to be unconventional, creating an organisation that prioritises care and acceptance both within our activism and general workspace. We aim to be prominent as a diverse and inclusive organisation. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, faiths, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, economic circumstances, marginalised communities and backgrounds, and those from disabled communities.
As a member of the Skaped Board, you will be expected to champion the Skaped values and support our senior team leaders as we begin the next chapter of our journey.
Job Responsibilities
- A trustee must comply with he charity's governing document and the law
- Support the development and provide support for the co-directors in the running of SKAPED
- Review and approve the organisation's annual and financial report
- Keep accurate records and provide periodic accounting to the beneficiaries
Job Requirements
- Experience working in the charity sector/start-up enterprise/ community organisations and/or grassroots organisations
- Experience working in the HR sector, dealing with legal and organisational topics and/or
- Experience of social entrepreneurship or business planning with a passion for social change.
- An understanding of working with a founder who is still involved in the organisation's delivery.
- Commitment to Skaped policies and procedures.
- Understands the value of art and how this can lead to community and societal change
- Who possesses a good understanding of working with young people, especially in deprived areas
- Skaped is a women-led organisation, so we're looking for someone who has a strong commitment to supporting and championing the Skaped community of women: (by women, we mean anyone who ever self-identifies as such, be they cis, trans, non-binary, or gender fluid!)
For more details about the recruitment packs and the application form, please follow the link to our website below.
We are looking for an ambassador and spokesperson for the organisation! We would like someone that is interested in leading the Board in providing strategic direction, setting overall policy, defining goals and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
Addtionally, the roles involves:
- Ensuring that Action Hampshire complies with charity and company law and its own Articles,
- Chairing and facilitating board meetings, ensuring good decision-making and follow up, and a culture of collective responsibility and decentralised leadership
- Fostering respectful relations within the Board and across the organisation that reflect Action Hampshire’s values and ensure clarity on the respective roles of staff and trustees
- Bringing impartiality and objectivity to decision-making
- Enabling the development of the board of trustees including induction, training, appraisal and succession planning
- Developing and maintaining good relations with key stakeholders as appropriate.
With the Chief Executive:
- Planning the annual cycle of board meetings and other general meetings where required, including Annual General Meetings
- Enabling all sub committees and any ad hoc working groups to report their work and any recommendations to the Board
- Agreeing agendas for board and general meetings
- Building a strong relationship with the Senior Leadership Team
- Enabling Trustees to engage regularly with staff and contribute appropriately in supporting their work
- Ensuring, through regular contact, the support and appraisal of the performance of the Chief Executive, including their professional development
- Membership of appointment and disciplinary panels
Our Interim Chair says, "I was an admirer and user of Action Hampshire’s services for many years as a CEO of a local charity, and for the last 6 years have been involved as an Action Hampshire Trustee. At a time when the voluntary and community sector, and the people they serve are under severe pressure, Action Hampshire’s promotion and support for a healthy, vibrant sector has never been more needed.
Trustees and staff share a vision of community-led action; the power of true partnership; the channelling of voluntary effort; and of public service defined by its values and directed at offering hope and practical support to the most vulnerable.
Our Trustees are diverse, focussed, clear about our role, supportive, deeply committed to the work of Action Hampshire, and very proud of our brilliant staff team.
We are a year into the delivery of our 3 year strategy, moving towards financial sustainability, a uniquely coherent identity, and a healthy and supportive staff culture in which people feel in control of their work; and we’re aiming to use all the benefits of technology to become more digitally smart, connected, informed, efficient and so even more effective.
If you share this vision, have the sort of leadership qualities we describe, and if, like us, you are inspired by Action Hampshire’s history and potential, we would love to hear from you."
We work collaboratively in support of strong, connected and equitable communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Member of the Listed Buildings Advisory Committee
Seeking volunteers with a special interest in the Conservation of Historic Places of Worship for the Methodist Church’s Connexional Listed Buildings Advisory Committee.
Do you have expert knowledge of the ecclesiastical historic built environment? Non-conformist architecture and heritage? Expert knowledge of the conservation of our fixtures of architectural and historic significance? Or knowledge of Methodist liturgy and worship in a historic Place of Worship? Do you want to be part of an expert group and use your skills and gifts to help reimagine and re-purpose our historic places of worship for growth and sustainability?
About the role
The Listed Buildings Advisory Committee (LBAC) is a long – established Committee of the Methodist Church whose primary purpose is to fulfil the responsibilities set out by the relevant Standing Orders (980) and statutory responsibilities and provide expert knowledge on all matters relating to historic church buildings.
Members of the Committee reflect a wide spectrum of interest; some are professionally concerned with the conservation of listed buildings, others have a special interest in the history of Methodist chapels and churches, or archaeology, whilst others are Methodist ministers or church members.
Strong emphasis is placed on a church being the people of God and the Calling of the Methodist Church with the building being there to serve a living church within a changing community. Membership of the LBAC therefore reflects the balance between the need for rigorous conservation and the necessary adaptation of listed church buildings to meet changing needs.
Sympathy with these aims is desirable but membership of the Methodist Church is not essential.
About You
As a member of the LBAC you will contribute to the review, evaluation and recommendation process for proposals relating to works of alteration to listed buildings owned by the Methodist Church. The primary duty is to provide expert guidance and advice on conservation and development of historic church buildings and have a specialist knowledge in one or more than one of the following areas:
· knowledge of the history, development and use of Methodist chapels;
· knowledge of Methodist liturgy and worship;
· knowledge of archaeology;
· knowledge of the history and development of architecture and the visual arts; and
· experience of the care of historic buildings and their contents.
We advise you to review the candidate pack, the role description and person specification ahead of completing and submitting your online expression of interest form. The candidate pack includes some useful information about our processes.
Please note that where appropriate, successful nominees will be asked to undertake further checks, including references and a DBS check.
Indicative Recruitment Timetable:
Closing date: August 25th 2024: 23:59
Shortlisting Date: August 30th 2024
Interviews Date: September 13th 2024
Provisional appointment start date: 20th September 2024
This is a voluntary unpaid position; however, some additional expenses can be agreed. All appointments shall be notified to the relevant amenity societies and statutory bodies.
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Erase Meso, a UK-based charity dedicated to raising funds for mesothelioma research, is seeking a skilled and experienced Grant Writer to join our team on a freelance basis. The successful candidate will work closely with our team to identify, research, and apply for relevant grants to support our mission.
Responsibilities:
- Research and identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government entities.
- Develop and write compelling grant proposals and applications.
- Collaborate with the team to gather necessary information and documentation for applications.
- Manage the grant application process, including deadlines, submissions, and follow-up communications.
- Maintain a detailed database of all grant opportunities and application statuses.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in grant writing, preferably within the non-profit or healthcare sectors.
- Excellent written communication and research skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with mesothelioma or cancer research funding is a plus.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV, detailing your relevant experience, and examples of successful grant applications you have written.
About Erase Meso:
Erase Meso is dedicated to raising critical funds for mesothelioma research, a terminal cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Our mission is to improve treatment options and find a cure for this devastating disease.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you always ready with a smile?
Are you a "people person"?
Purpose of the role?
People with a learning disability or additional needs are often isolated and excluded from mainstream leisure and social activities. Our adult citizens want to enjoy social & leisure activities with their friends, and by giving just a little time each month, you can help them do that.
What would I be doing?
You will help us to support a small group of people to enjoy a variety of activities including:
· Going to a local café or browsing the shops
· Going to the pub, restaurant, or cinema
· Activities such ten-pin bowling, visiting a park or attending a local event.
This is a nice, light touch way to make a difference, have fun and gain valuable experience. Expenses are reimbursed.
What do I need?
To be a volunteer you need to be
· Friendly
· Calm and patient
· A good listener
· Accepting of people who may be different to you
· Happy to chat
· Willing to learn and act within guidelines set out by Midland Mencap
· An enhanced DBS check and references will be required
. No experience of support work is needed.
When and where do you need me?
· Once or twice a month in the Coventry area
· Days and times to be arranged with the group (may include evenings and weekends)
What’s in it for me?
As one of our valued volunteers, Midland Mencap will offer you:
• The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities
and their family carers
• Any training and development that is needed
• The chance to develop your skills and gain experience
• The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team
• Support within your role
• Agreed out-of-pocket expenses
• Lots of appreciation for your amazing contribution
• Positive wellbeing from doing something great
• Improve career opportunities by adding your volunteer role to a CV
To deliver accessible and inclusive community, health, and wellbeing support services for people with lived experience of learning disability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Home-Start Cambridgeshire have a vision of giving the children of Cambridgeshire the best possible start in life. Our mission is to empower parents with the skills, knowledge and emotional resilience to raise their children to flourish.
Our trustees take responsibility for the governance of the charity, ensuring we meet our objects, use our money and resources properly, and leading on strategy. We’re currently looking to fill up to four roles on our board of trustees. These roles include those of Trustee, Vice Chair and Deputy Treasurer.
As a trustee you will be able to use your skills and experience and have a direct influence over our direction and governance. It is a rewarding role, but there are responsibilities meaning you will need to give enough time to help us succeed.
We’re looking for individuals who understand the important role our charity fills in shaping the life outcomes of children and families in our county, and who want to contribute to our mission.
You do not need to have experience of acting as a trustee to apply for our trustee roles, apart from the position of Vice-Chair. For the Deputy Treasurer role, we are seeking expertise in management accounts and financial control.
Our recruitment pack covers everything you need to consider our opportunities further; however, we’d welcome an informal conversation with anyone who would like to find out more before applying.
We look forward to hearing from you soon because childhood can’t wait.
Actively Interviewing
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Description
We’re currently recruiting LGBT+ Group Facilitators to join our amazing and dynamic volunteer team at elop!
elop is an award-winning LGBT Mental Health and Wellbeing Charity with 29 years’ experience of supporting LGBT+ communities across London and surrounding areas.
Joining our LGBT+ Group Facilitators team, you will be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team who value & appreciate the benefit of supporting others to socialise & network, supporting LGBT+ people to come together in a welcoming, safe and supportive environment with opportunities to meet new people, form new friendships, gain peer support and much more.
Each of elop’s dedicated groups or meet-ups run planned activities that supports shared interaction, positive identities and a feeling of being valued.
Duties
Volunteering in this role will give you opportunities to contribute & support the planning & promotion of group programmes, help in organising & facilitating sessions, along with supporting & enabling the involvement, voice & inclusion of all members attending, ensuring a welcome, supported, safe and comfortable environment for all.
Our activities are delivered on various days and times across the week and weekends, so there are plenty of opportunities to get involved.
You may already have some previous experience of activity facilitation, which is fantastic; however it isn’t necessary to come with all the skills & experiences already on board, just a friendly & outgoing personality with good communication abilities, the rest you’ll be supported to develop.
Respecting diversity, understanding and upholding professional boundaries and confidentiality are fundamental to all of our work and you will be required to support this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Organisation Name
Clean Break Theatre Company
Organisation Overview
Clean Break provides theatre and writing based opportunities, including workshops from our studios in Kentish Town NW5 for women who have experience of the criminal justice system, or who are risk of entering it.
We work in a trauma-informed, women-only environment, creating opportunities for women to develop personal, social, artistic and professional skills.
Because our work is about highlighting women’s experiences and providing gender-specific services to women, all of our positions are open to women only (exempt under Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, part 1).
Directions
Buses: 46, 88, 134, 214, 393
Tube: Camden Town (northern line)
Train: Kentish Town
Overground: Kentish Town West
Role Title
Communications Volunteer
Responsible to
Communications Manager
Purpose/summary of role
Clean Break’s Communications team are looking for a volunteer to support the upkeep of their social media channels and website.
You will be working with our Communications Manger to plan, write, design and schedule social media and website content. We use our digital platforms to:
· Promote our artistic work and training opportunities
· Spread the word about our Members programme
· Support and comment on campaigns which support women who are criminalised
· Fundraise
· Advertise recruitment
· Raise the profile of Clean Break
The tools and platforms we use are:
· Hootsuite
· Microsoft Office 356 (including Planner)
· Canva
· Adobe
· X
· Django (website CMS)
You don’t need experience in using all these tools, just a willingness to learn!
Description of tasks
· Drafting copy
· Simple design for social media graphics
· Scheduling and posting social media content
· Video editing (optional)
· Opportunities to support project-based work
Time Commitment
We are looking for someone to be able to support us for between 4 – 7 hours a week.
Skills and Qualifications
· No qualifications needed
Skills:
· Confident writing in English
· A good eye for design
· Ability to manage a schedule
· Ability to take initiative
· Understanding of the importance of organisational reputation
· Knowledge and interest in either theatre, the arts, women’s sector or supporting people with experience of the criminal justice system
Disabled access
Yes. Wheelchair accessible
Training and Induction
You will be trained and inducted by our Communications Manager
Expenses
Yes. Travel and Lunch
Recruitment Method
CV, informal discussion, reference, trial period, DBS Basic
The post is open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Association is seeking to appoint a lay member to join its Safety, Standards, Environment and Sustainability Committee which plays a key role in the driving the sustainability strategy and workstream for the organisation.
Sustainability is a strategic priority for the Association and we seek to lead the specialty on environmental matters and ‘green’ anaesthesia, working closely with other agencies and stakeholders. The lay member will help develop the environment and sustainability strategy for the Association, offering their professional expertise and their independent perspective.
Lay members bring expertise, judgment and balance which complement the skills of the elected directors and trustees. Their principal assets will be their independence and non-clinical expertise.
Purpose of the role:
We are keen to appoint a lay member with a background in one or more of the following areas:
- Environment and sustainability in a public or charity sector context.
- Patient and public advocacy and engagement in the environment.
- The use of advocacy in political and media arenas.
- Evaluation and impact measurement relating to environment and sustainability including the use of high-quality science
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Love Rwanda Initiative
A youth and women organisation focused on empowerment programs with an emphasis on Sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR), Mental health and Livelihoods.
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Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Limited access to information and SRHR services: Challenge: Young people and women in Rwanda still remain out of reach from adequate information prior to their first sexual act, which brews misconception of facts hence leading to risk behaviors. High levels of teenage pregnancy and unsafe abortion: Challenge: Teenage pregnancy rates remain high and many young women continue to resort to unsafe abortions since they cannot access safety services. Gender-Based Violence Challenge: Gender-based violence, in particular sexual assault and domestic violence, is rampant against the health and well-being of women and girls.
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Mental Health: Stigma/Lack of Awareness Challenge: The stigmatization of mental health issues prevails with a corresponding lack of awareness and understanding about mental health in the community. Lack of Mental Health Services: Challenge: The avenues available for mental health services are very few, and the personnel is few in number; therefore, accessibility to the required aid becomes difficult.
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Livelihoods: Unemployment and Underemployment: Challenge: Most youths and women face high levels of unemployment or low wage employment with no stability. Lack of Entrepreneurial Opportunities: Challenge: Women and youth lack resources and facilitation to start and sustain enterprises of their own. Economic Dependency: Challenge: Economic dependency on male family members constrains women's autonomy and puts them at a low decision-making power.
- Comprehensive sexual education programs, partnering with local clinics to provide easy access, and raising awareness campaigns regarding SRHR in the community.
- Contraception, family planning, and müş promoting safe and legal abortion services.
- Support service provision to survivors of GBV, including counseling and legal aid, with community education on prevention of violence against women for gender equality.
- Conduct sensitization and campaigns to raise awareness on mental health, reduction of stigma, and promotion of good mental health in the community.
- Counseling centers, training of mental health professionals with peer support groups
- Provide vocational-training programs for people with marketable skills that will enhance job employability.
- Provide entrepreneurship training skills and financial literacy accompanied by access to micro-finance and grants for people willing to start small businesses.
- Economic Empowerment by means of livelihood programs that allow women to generate their own income towards financial independence.
Dear Volunteers,
Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of youth and women in Rwanda? Join Love Rwanda Initiative and use your unique skills in fundraising, graphic design, project management, and more to contribute to transformative programs in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Mental Health, and Livelihoods. As an online volunteer, you will have the opportunity to formulate campaigns and advise on different projects, design impactful campaign materials, and manage critical projects. Your expertise and dedication can empower a generation, transform communities, and inspire hope. Together, we can break the cycle of misinformation, stigma, and economic dependency, creating a brighter future for Rwanda's youth and women.
Resource Mobilization Associate
Responsibilities:
1.Developing Fundraising Strategies:
-Create comprehensive fundraising plans that align with the organization's goals and objectives. -Identify potential funding sources, including grants, donations, partnerships, and sponsorships.
2.Grant Writing and Proposal Development:
-Write and submit grant proposals to secure funding from local, regional, and international donors. -Ensure that proposals are compelling, well-researched, and tailored to the requirements of each potential funder.
3.Campaign Planning and Execution:
-Plan and execute fundraising campaigns, including online crowdfunding, events, and appeals. -Monitor and evaluate the success of fundraising efforts and adjust strategies as needed.
4.Networking and Partnerships:
-Establish and maintain partnerships with corporate sponsors, community organizations, and other stakeholders. -Attend relevant conferences, workshops, and events to network and promote the organization.
5.Resource Management:
-Track and manage incoming funds and resources, ensuring they are allocated and used efficiently. -Work with the finance team to develop and manage budgets for fundraising activities.
Volunteer 4-6 hours per week for 6+ months remotely.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.