To identify funding opportunities and support applications that help SSG deliver programmes, purchase resources and expand its community impact.
Key information
- Start Date: 28th October 2026
- End Date: 28th September 2027
- Volunteer: Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
- Availability: Monday Evening, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Evening, Friday Evening, Saturday Evening, Sunday Evening
- Tasks: Research grants, community funding, charitable funds, corporate sponsorship and other relevant funding opportunities.
Identify funders that support digital inclusion, STEM education, youth development, employability and community programmes.
Review eligibility criteria, application deadlines, funding limits and reporting requirements.
Maintain a funding tracker containing opportunities, deadlines, requirements and next steps.
Help draft funding applications, project summaries, budgets and supporting documentation.
Gather relevant evidence about SSG's activities, target communities and intended outcomes.
Research potential corporate sponsors and organisations that may support equipment, venues or programme delivery.
Track submitted applications and support reporting requirements when requested. - Training: Research, writing, attention to detail, organisation and analytical skills. Experience in grant applications, fundraising, business administration or project management is useful but not essential.
What we want to accomplish
We want to establish a consistent pipeline of suitable funding opportunities that can support programme delivery and long-term growth. Funding should help SSG provide quality learning experiences, access equipment, support mentors and reach communities that may otherwise have limited opportunities.
How this contributes to the SSG ecosystem
Funding enables ideas to become practical programmes. This role helps secure the resources needed to connect community needs, digital education, partnerships and measurable outcomes. - Requirements: Relevant qualification or training, Own vehicle required, Driving license, Can drive a minibus, Willing to travel by public transport or find own way to volunteering location
- Interests: Customer Services, Education, Finance, Financial Services, IT, Legal, Literacy
- Activities: Accountancy, Administration, Befriending, Business, Campaigning, Financial control, Providing advice, Reception, Research, Technology
- DBS Check: Yes
- Are Volunteer Expenses Reimbursed? No
Identify funders that support digital inclusion, STEM education, youth development, employability and community programmes.
Review eligibility criteria, application deadlines, funding limits and reporting requirements.
Maintain a funding tracker containing opportunities, deadlines, requirements and next steps.
Help draft funding applications, project summaries, budgets and supporting documentation.
Gather relevant evidence about SSG's activities, target communities and intended outcomes.
Research potential corporate sponsors and organisations that may support equipment, venues or programme delivery.
Track submitted applications and support reporting requirements when requested.
What we want to accomplish
We want to establish a consistent pipeline of suitable funding opportunities that can support programme delivery and long-term growth. Funding should help SSG provide quality learning experiences, access equipment, support mentors and reach communities that may otherwise have limited opportunities.
How this contributes to the SSG ecosystem
Funding enables ideas to become practical programmes. This role helps secure the resources needed to connect community needs, digital education, partnerships and measurable outcomes.