The role is adaptable and, depending on your experience and interests, may include
Responsibilities
- Contacting local businesses and attractions willing to donate their products, time or tickets for families supported by Rainbow Trust
- Networking with other local charities, trusts and foundations to source support and donations
- Raising awareness of Rainbow Trust by networking with local organisations including schools, faith groups and community organisations
- Assisting with the organisation of family events and days out especially during the school holidays
- Supporting small‑scale local fundraising initiatives (for example, delivering and collecting charity collection tins)
- Representing Rainbow Trust at local events, fetes and fairs to raise awareness of our work – this might also include speaking about our work or collecting cheques/donations
- Assisting the HR and Volunteering Team with local staff and volunteer recruitment
What We’re Looking For
- A confident and professional communicator
- Happy to work alongside staff as part of a team as well as independently
- Outgoing and able to use initiative to grow opportunities for the team
- Good IT skills and familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite
- An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality
Your Commitment
- A minimum commitment of 4 hours per week for 12 months
- The role is flexible, and volunteers may choose hours that fit their other commitments
- Volunteers may perform some duties remotely but are encouraged to attend meetings or events in person and online where appropriate
Training and Support
- Rainbow Trust staff members in the local Care team and Head Office will provide ongoing supervision and support
- A network of Volunteer Community Champions in other regions will meet regularly online to share ideas. Volunteers receive a full induction and training relevant to their role
- Mandatory training covers safeguarding, GDPR, health and safety, the Code of Fundraising Practice and confidentiality
- Reimbursement of reasonable out‑of‑pocket travel expenses
Benefits
- In our 2025 survey, Rainbow Trust volunteers rated their overall experience 4.6 out of 5 and 97 % would recommend us to friends and family
- Rainbow Trust is a Sunday Times Top 100 Not‑For‑Profit organisation and a leading charity for children and young people
- Volunteers become part of a friendly, welcoming team, contributing directly to the lives of the families we support
- Opportunities to network with other volunteers and contribute to our volunteer programme through the Volunteer Voice forum
- A calendar of social events for volunteers, including Christmas events and celebrations for Volunteer’s Week
Selection Process
- Enrolment form, references, Enhanced DBS check
Contact
- Get in touch with our volunteering team by email or call 01372 for more information
Please note that we will only process applications from volunteers who are resident in the UK and who have already obtained the relevant immigration permits. We are unable to sponsor Charity Worker Visas.