Rainbow Trust
Location: All areas|Closing date: 10 July 2027Overview
The role is flexible and, depending on your experience and interests, may includeResponsibilitiesContacting local businesses and attractions willing to donate their products, time or tickets for families supported by Rainbow TrustNetworking with other local charities, trusts and foundations to source support and donationsRaising awareness of Rainbow Trust by networking with local organisations including schools, faith groups and community organisationsAssisting with the organisation of family events and days out especially during the school holidaysSupporting 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/donationsAssisting the HR and Volunteering Team with local staff and volunteer recruitmentWhat We’re Looking ForA confident and professional communicatorHappy to work alongside staff as part of a team as well as independentlyOutgoing and able to use initiative to grow opportunities for the teamGood IT skills and familiarity with the Microsoft Office SuiteAn understanding of the importance of safeguarding and confidentialityYour CommitmentA minimum commitment of 4 hours per week for 12 monthsThe role is versátil,



and volunteers may choose hours that fit their other commitmentsVolunteers may perform some duties remotely but are encouraged to attend meetings or events in person and online where appropriateTraining and SupportRainbow Trust staff members in the local Care team and Head Office will provide ongoing supervision and supportA 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 roleMandatory training covers safeguarding, GDPR, health and safety, the Code of Fundraising Practice and confidentialityReimbursement of reasonable out‑of‑pocket travel expensesBenefitsIn our 2025 survey, Rainbow Trust volunteers rated their overall experience 4.6 out of 5 and 97 % would recommend us to friends and familyRainbow Trust is a Sunday Times Top 100 Not‑For‑Profit organisation and a leading charity for children and young peopleVolunteers become part of a friendly, welcoming team, contributing directly to the lives of the families we supportOpportunities to network with other volunteers and contribute to our volunteer programme through the Volunteer Voice forumA calendar of social events for volunteers, including Christmas events and celebrations for Volunteer’s WeekSelection ProcessEnrolment form, references, Enhanced DBS checkContactGet in touch with our volunteering team by email [email protected] or call 01372 363438 for more informationPlease 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.

📌 Volunteer community champion (Tuy)
🏢 Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
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