Grants Volunteer
We are looking for someone that is able to research potential grants and who can write funding bids on behalf of the WCBS in order to generate funds for the restoration of historic wooden canal boats and putting them to work for the community.
Duration: Ongoing
When can volunteers volunteer? Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
Availability:
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Tasks the volunteer will be required to do:
We are looking for a grants volunteer to help us find funding opportunities and to write bids in collaboration with the WCBS committee.
Training:
A committee member will go over previous fundraising and grant applications, successful and otherwise, with the volunteer and attendance at any fundraising workshops available locally will be encouraged. Ongoing contacts with the WCBS committee for guidance. Attendance at some of the monthly committee meetings will be essential.
Requirements: Willing to travel by public transport or find own way to volunteering location
Skill and Qualifications Required:
Skill with use of English language essential. Some prior experience of bid writing and fundraising would be advantageous. Ability to work collaboratively.
Areas of Interest: Community, Environment, Heritage, Mental Health
Opportunity suitable for: From your office, Home, Long term commitment, Online, People with restricted mobility
What activities will the volunteer do? Administration, Fundraising, IT, Research, Virtual Volunteering
Skills gained in this role: Teamwork
Home based opportunity? Yes
DBS Check Required: No
Opportunity Accessibility: Step free access clearly signposted into the building, Area for assistance dogs nearby
About the host organisation
Hosted by: The Wooden Canal Boat Society
Organisation Profile: About Us – “New Lives from Old Boats”
Wooden Canal Boat Society. – “New Lives from Old Boats”
The Wooden Canal Boat Society has the second largest collection of former working wooden canal boats in UK. Rather than simply restore and preserve them, The WCBS is finding new uses for these wonderful old boats, putting them to work on behalf of the local community and at the same time providing opportunities for people to learn new skills, meet people, make friends, do something useful and rewarding………………. Working with wooden boats can change peoples lives.
We restore historic wooden boats and put them back into use for the community, offering fully crewed cruises for people suffering from poor mental health and other difficulties.
Charity number: 1069820