Trusts and Grants Volunteer

 Trusts and Grants Volunteer

Department: Income Generation

Location:  Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5NW 

Time Requirement:  Flexible to suit you, ideally 1 day per week or equivalent within office hours of 9.00 to 17.00 Monday to Friday

DBS Check needed? Yes

Age Requirements: From 18 years old plus

Role Summary:

To support Teesside Hospice’s fundraising team by researching potential trust and grant funding opportunities, working alongside senior members of the fundraising team assisting with the development of compelling funding proposals, and helping to submit applications that contribute to the Hospice’s income generation goals. Your contribution will directly support the delivery of vital palliative care services for people and families across Teesside.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Prospecting:

• Identify and research potential trust and grant funding opportunities using online databases, directories, and other resources.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of potential funders, deadlines, and eligibility criteria.

Application Support:

• Assist in drafting or take the lead on writing tailored funding applications and proposals, ensuring alignment with funder priorities and Teesside Hospice’s mission and services.
• Help compile relevant supporting documents such as budgets, case studies, reports, and impact data.

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Support the tracking of submitted applications and their outcomes.
• Assist in preparing progress reports and thank-you communications to funders as needed.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with the departments across Teesside Hospice to understand funding needs and key messaging.

Personal qualities:

• Strong written communication skills with attention to detail
• Good research and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Passionate about the work of Teesside Hospice and making a meaningful impact
• IT literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and internet research
• Experience in fundraising, writing, or research (desirable but not essential)

Training requirements:

As a Trusts and Grants Volunteer you will complete the following training:

• Teesside Hospice mandatory training
• Volunteer induction training
• Any other training identified as appropriate to the role

Support and supervision:

Your first line of support and for any enquiries will be Trusts and Grants Manager and/or the Director of Income Generation to support you in your role.

You will be provided with a Teesside Hospice volunteer badge

What You’ll Gain:

• Experience in trust and grant fundraising and insight into charity income generation
• Opportunity to make a real difference to a local charity and the community
• Training and ongoing support from the fundraising team
• The chance to develop your writing, research, and organisational skills
• A reference for future employment or volunteering opportunities

Benefits:

• 20% discount off purchases made in our shops.
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses
• Provided lunch if you volunteer for more than 5 hours per day
• Access to discounts with other retailers and companies
• 10% discount in the Northgate Tea Rooms.

If you're friendly, reliable, and eager to contribute to our cause, we'd love to have you join our team!

Teesside Hospice is committed to eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.