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Paid Offers at Kingston Voluntary Action
Fundraising Officer
28 hours (4 days per week)
Hybrid – with the ability to commute to Kingston Upon Thames
Salary: £28,000 pro rata (£35,000 FTE) + 5% pension contribution
Who we are
Kingston Voluntary Action (KVA) is a long-established and well-respected infrastructure support organisation for the voluntary and community sector in the Royal Borough of Kingston. We are an expanding infrastructure organisation with an ambitious team and a great working culture.
The Role
We are seeking a passionate and results-oriented Fundraising Officer to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting voluntary sector organisations to grow healthy and sustainable. With our VCSE Sector Development Manager, internal team, and external partners, you will ensure that KVA offers an ambitious and innovative capacity-building programme for Kingston community and voluntary sector organisations.
You will support voluntary organisations with various capacities, including:
- Bid writing/review
- Demonstrate impact
- Develop policies and procedures
- Set up charity and community organisations
- Organising and training and events
- Work with teams and multiple stakeholders across the borough
Requirements
- knowledge of the voluntary sector
- Minimum of 2 years experience in supporting/working with small to medium organisations
- Good track record of successful grant
- Experience in developing or running organisations
- Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proven skill to manage and develop diverse relationships
Employee Benefits
- Hybrid working
- 5% pension contributions
- 27 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Salary sacrifice
Supporting Documents
Closing Date: ongoing recruitment
Notification of an interview:
Please note that if you have not heard from us 2 weeks after you sent your application, this means that on this occasion, you have not been selected for an interview.
If you have any questions about the role, please ring
Eneida Capaldi on 0208 255 3335.
You can also post the completed application to Sue Doherty at Kingston Voluntary Action, Siddeley House, 50 Canbury Park Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6LX.
Volunteering Offers at Kingston Voluntary Action
The Larch
Help us to run our social club for adults with autism - The Larch
The Larch is a social club for adults with autism that opened in August 2023. Its aim is to create a sociable and inclusive space for adults with autism to feel at home, take part in activities and build positive social relationships.
What experience is required?
Some experience or understanding of adults with autism is preferred. As a volunteer support worker, you will be assisting the group with running activities, helping new members settle in and be a catalyst for peer-to-peer support. Members of the Larch attend on a drop-in basis and organise their own travel arrangements.
When does the Larch run?
The Larch runs every Thursday from 6-8 at Kingston Library. Staff and volunteers typically arrive shortly before 6 to help prepare the space.
For more information:
Contact Leeni Szalay-Winter on leeni@kingstoneco-op.org.uk or call on 07393 378 833.
Buddy Scheme
What will volunteering involve?
As a volunteer with the Buddy Scheme, you will be matched with a service user on a one-to-one basis, meet that person regularly, and try different leisure activities together.
We try to match volunteers to service users who are a similar age and, ideally, with similar interests.Our Buddy pairs enjoy a wide variety of activities, including cycling, walks, going to a football match, boat trips on the river, bowling, shopping, meals out, gym classes, etc. The qualities a befriender needs are enthusiasm, friendliness, commitment, patience, understanding and reliability. No previous experience required and you will receive training for your role.
Why are befrienders needed?
People with learning disabilities/autism are amongst the most socially excluded and vulnerable people in society. Friendship and enjoying leisure/social activities is something we can take for granted. Befriending your Buddy will help them access and enjoy leisure facilities they might not otherwise be able to.
Time Commitment:
Time Commitment We ask for a commitment of a few hours at least once a month for at least a year. Meeting someone regularly for a year allows time to build up trust and a good befriending relationship. The Buddy Scheme is a flexible form of volunteering and you will be able to arrange meetings for a time that suits both you and your buddy.
Training:
Before you begin volunteering you will attend some informal training, which will provide you with some useful information to help you in your befriending role. On-going support is provided. The Project Co-ordinator will be available to help with any difficulties you might have, and to monitor the progress of your befriending relationship. Expenses All volunteer expenses are paid for. Volunteers only need to donate their time and enthusiasm.
What happens next?
After completing a Buddy Scheme registration form you will be invited for an informal interview, where you can find out more about the Buddy Scheme and have any questions answered, and we can find out a little about you and your interests.
KVA Office
Become a volunteer and give support to our central team by doing various office tasks. No experience is required.
Other Paid and Voluntary Offers in the Sector
Square 1 Café are looking for volunteer organisers and helpers.
The Organiser role on Volunteering Kingston and The Helper role on Volunteering Kingston:
For further information please contact tony.williams@bcs.org
Kingston Women's Centre are recruiting a Clinical Trustee.
Dyscover are recruiting a VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR & COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR