Volunteer Grants & Funding Officer – Sirens & Sparkles

Sirens & Sparkles First Aid CIC

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Administration,Community Work,Fundraising,Business, Management & Research,General & Helping

Admin, Bookkeeping & Finance, Evaluating & Reviewing, IT Skills - good, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing, Research, Fundraising, Project Management

Previous experience of grant writing, fundraising, bid writing or working with charities, CICs or voluntary organisations is desirable but not essential. We are looking for someone with good written communication, research and organisational skills who is comfortable using the internet and online systems. You should be able to research funding opportunities, understand eligibility criteria, work with application guidance and help present information clearly and accurately. Good attention to detail and the ability to keep track of deadlines are important. Some confidence working with basic budgets and figures would also be helpful. You do not need to know everything about grant funding before joining us. Guidance, information about Sirens & Sparkles and support with understanding our projects, priorities and funding needs will be provided. We particularly welcome applicants who already have grant-writing or fundraising experience, as well as people who would like to develop their skills and experience in this area.

Volunteering with Sirens & Sparkles gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the development of an inclusive organisation while building valuable skills and experience. You will receive: + Full induction, guidance and ongoing support + Practical experience researching grants and funding opportunities + Experience helping to prepare real grant and funding applications + Opportunities to develop grant-writing, bid-writing and fundraising skills + Experience working with project information, budgets and funding requirements + Opportunities to develop research, written communication, organisation and project-management skills + Experience of the voluntary, community and CIC sector + Experience that can support your CV, education or future employment + Recognition through our Volunteer Service Awards + Flexible volunteering that can be carried out largely from home + The opportunity to work independently while still being supported by the Sirens & Sparkles team Most importantly, your work will help us secure the resources needed to develop our clubs, provide accessible activities and equipment, support families and create more opportunities for children and young people with SEND.

Approximately 2–6 hours per week, with flexible hours. The amount of time required will vary depending on current funding opportunities and application deadlines. Some weeks may require only a small amount of research or administration, while additional time may be helpful when preparing an application. There are no fixed working days or times, and most of the role can be carried out remotely. We are more interested in regular communication and progress than volunteers completing a set number of hours each week. Occasional online or in-person meetings may be arranged to discuss funding priorities, projects and applications.

Further location details may be provided below.

This role can be carried out remotely. Where an in-person meeting is helpful, this can be arranged at Bromley Central Library, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1EX. The library is in Bromley town centre and is accessible by local bus and rail services. Meeting arrangements will be agreed in advance.

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To find out more about this role or to apply, please contact Sirens & Sparkles by email at clubs@sirensandsparkles.org. Please mention Volunteer Grants & Funding Officer in your message.

We welcome disabled and neurodivergent volunteers and aim to make volunteering as accessible and flexible as possible. As this role can be carried out largely remotely, volunteers can work from home and arrange their volunteering hours around their individual needs and other commitments. We will discuss individual access and support requirements and consider reasonable adjustments. These may include accessible or alternative-format information, clear written instructions, additional time for tasks, flexible deadlines where funding deadlines allow, regular breaks, communication by email or messaging, online meetings, and adjustments to how tasks are allocated. In-person meetings are optional where remote participation is suitable and can be arranged at an accessible location when needed. Volunteers are encouraged to tell us what helps them work effectively, and we will work with them to remove barriers wherever reasonably possible.