- Salary Unpaid role, expenses paid
- Location Remote
- Job Type Voluntary
- Category Administration , Fundraising , Content Writing / Copywriting , Entry level / Graduate , Gender / Gender Based Violence , Global Health , Health / Medical , Public Health , Sexual Health , Women's Rights , Regional Fundraising , Trusts / Foundations , Digital Fundraising , Grants
- Sectors Health
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Job Description
Volunteer opportunity to help our team with grant research and writing to enable us to continue our mission to improve maternal and reproductive health.
Role Description
Role: Grant Writing Volunteer (Volunteer, unpaid)
Supported by: Movement Director and other roles
About White Ribbon Alliance UK: We prioritise the eradication of gender-based violence and the promotion of gender equity in sexual and reproductive health and rights, especially for marginalised and underrepresented communities. We enable access to unbiased and evidenced-based resources, education, and support for women, girls, and trans individuals. We influence healthcare professionals, hospital systems, policy makers, and the public to centre the human rights of women, girls and trans men, intersex, and non-binary people throughout the lifecycle of their sexual health needs.
Purpose of the Role: The Grant Writing Volunteer will support White Ribbon Alliance UK's efforts to improve maternal and reproductive health by helping us to track, research and write grants to secure funding opportunities.
Our aspirations for activities the volunteer would perform:
- Research and identify grant and trust funding opportunities that align with WRA UK's mission and activities.
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Research information and data necessary for grants and grant reporting.
- Reviewing, editing and updating previously written content.
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Work with our team to write compelling grant applications and funding proposals.
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Utilise SharePoint and Microsoft Teams for collaboration and document management.
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Handle ad hoc work required by the charity such as social media, copy writing, administrative tasks, etc.
NOTE: We are looking for volunteers who can reliably contribute 5 or more hours per week for at least a 3 month period to the charity.
Necessary skills and qualifications:
- Excellent English writing skills - you do not have to have previous grant writing experience.
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Interest in sexual and reproductive health (SRHR).
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Strong understanding of, and passion for, intersectional feminism.
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Effective communication and collaboration skills.
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Proven research skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, or similar platforms.
Desirable skills and qualifications:
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Social media content creation skills, including previous experience using Canva.
Why volunteer with us?
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Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects in the SRHR space.
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Development of new skills, including experience working in nationwide non-profit organization.
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Network with professionals and activists in the field.
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Personal and professional development opportunities.
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Flexible volunteering hours to suit your schedule.
Diversity and Inclusion: We highly value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals in underrepresented communities, such as Black, Asian, disabled, chronically ill, LGBTQ+, and retired individuals. .
APPLICANTS RESIDING INSIDE OF THE UK must already have the eligibility to work in the United Kingdom. The charity cannot sponsor any visas. We are particularly keen to have volunteers located in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland join the team; however, those residing in England are equally welcome.
APPLICANTS RESIDING OUTSIDE OF THE UK may volunteer if the laws in your resident country allow you to perform the activities mentioned in this role description and to volunteer outside of your resident country.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.