Grants Volunteer

What you’ll be doing

Every year, 170,000 children and adults go missing in the UK, impacting over a million people.

Missing People is the only UK charity dedicated to supporting missing people, and their loved ones.Our mission is to be a lifeline when someone disappears.

We are seeking a volunteer to support our Fundraising team with researching new Trusts and Foundations that the charity could apply to. No previous fundraising experience is required; you will be provided with full training and support from the Grants Team. You will learn how to identify suitable opportunities via funding databases and newsletters, checking funding criteria and any links to our charity. This role will increase the fundraising opportunities our team can apply to, helping raise vital funds for the charity’s services for missing people and their loved ones.

“Missing People has never given up on Lee, or my family. Often people can’t find the right words to talk to us about our loss, so knowing that Missing People understands the pain has been a lifeline.”

Peter, Family Member

Qualities/Experience/Skills needed

No previous experience of charity fundraising is required. If you enjoy in-depth, detailed research, and working relatively independently, this role will be perfect for you. You will also need to have:

• Interest in Missing People’s work
• Good IT skills including confidence using search engines, websites, emails and spreadsheets
• Attention to detail, with effective research skills
• A methodical, detail-orientated approach

What this role can offer you

• Fundraising and grants experience in a national charity environment
• A chance to learn more about the issue of missing, and to be part of the vital work that the charity does
• The opportunity to use your skills for an important cause
• Valuable fundraising training and new skills for your CV
• Full training and ongoing support as part of a welcoming, friendly team
• Optional social events such as an annual Spring and End-of-Year Parties, and all Team Conferences.

Location and availability

This role will be worked remotely/from home – access to a laptop or computer, and Wi-Fi required.

Commitment: 4-5 hours a week, worked flexibly with brief initial training and pre-agreed check-ins on a Monday or Thursday 8am – 4pm.

Due to the levels of investment and staff time required to induct new fundraising volunteers, we ask for a commitment of 3+ months.

Next Steps

Applications for this role are now closed.