At a glance

Skills

Fundraising research / Bid writing

Where

Shrewsbury, SY3 7BJ

Mainly at home

Travel limit? Volunteer should live within 25 miles of the branch. Travel expenses are covered.

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
1-3 hours / week or 3-7 hours / week This is an ongoing role and we hope for someone to become an established volunteer with our branch

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Welcome to Reach Volunteering. We are a community and registered charity that connects people, skills and good causes.

To apply for this role, and any other on our platform, you need to be based in the UK, have at least three years of experience using the skills you wish to volunteer in a professional capacity or have lived experience (for trustee roles). Read more about our criteria.

Samaritans provide compassionate support to callers in distress.

We are looking for a volunteer to write and submit grant applications to local trust and statutory funders.

What will you be doing?

Draft grant applications to local trust and statutory funders
Submit draft applications to the branch Director and Treasurer for approval
Submit approved applications to funders and monitor outcomes, receiving and dealing with any follow-up queries and taking the lead on any presentations to funders
Monitor progress of applications, including following-up funders, thanking and acknowledging donations
Reporting back to funders about project outcomes and progress
Make sure that any applications comply with Samaritans policies (e.g. Confidentiality)

What are we looking for?

Experience of submitting grant applications desirable

Excellent written skills and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn about our mission and values

Excellent organisational skills

What difference will you make?

The mission of Samaritans is that fewer people die by suicide. Your role would help Shrewsbury Branch raise sufficient funds to keep our branch running, so enabling us to support those in distress who need our help.

Before you apply

Please contact us via Reach with any questions.

Interview will be an informal chat in the Shrewsbury branch with the Director and Treasurer.

There is mandatory online training to complete and we will arrange for you to have a DBS check, free of charge.

About Samaritans of Shrewsbury

Causes

Mental health

Organisation type:

Charity

Our vision is that fewer people die by suicide.

To achieve this, we believe Samaritans has a crucial role to play in:

Reducing the risk factors that make some people more

Grants Fundraiser