Project Support Volunteer Roles with CIOF
Looking for a different way to volunteer with the Chartered Institute of Fundraising?
Many volunteering opportunities with the Chartered Institute of Fundraising involve joining one of our National, Regional or Special Interest Group committees. These roles are an important part of our volunteer network, but we know that committee volunteering is not the right fit for everyone.
Our Project Support Volunteer opportunities offer a different way to get involved. These flexible, project-based roles enable volunteers to contribute their skills, experience and ideas to specific areas of work, supporting CIOF staff teams on focused projects and initiatives that help strengthen fundraising across the UK.
These opportunities may appeal to fundraisers who want to broaden their experience, explore a new area of interest, build their professional network, or make a meaningful contribution to the sector without taking on a formal committee position. They may also suit people who enjoy practical project work, research, communications, stakeholder engagement or providing insight and feedback to help shape future activity.
Before applying, ask yourself:
- Am I interested in the subject area and motivated by the project's aims?
- Can I commit time consistently throughout the assignment?
- Do I enjoy collaborating with others while working towards clear outcomes?
- Am I comfortable sharing ideas, feedback and recommendations constructively?
- Will this opportunity help me develop skills, knowledge or experience that are important to me?
If the answer is yes, we would love to hear from you.
Role description
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Role Title |
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Project Support Volunteer – Policy and Communications |
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Location |
How often |
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Remote |
Flexible – by agreement |
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How long |
Minimum age |
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Minimum of 3 months |
18 years |
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Disclosure checks |
Is driving essential for the role? |
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None |
No |
Why we need your help
We are looking for a volunteer to provide specialist project support to assist the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIOF) in our work. You will be assigned to the Policy and Communications team responsible for playing a part in:
- helping fundraisers to flourish and make the biggest difference for good causes,
- driving the fundraising sector forward and ensuring people who support charities have the best experience doing so,
- running the organisation effectively and efficiently.
The team will also work towards sharing learning and making improvements. If you’re looking to develop your skills and experience, while contributing to the development of a charity which is also a national membership body, this could be a great opportunity for you.
What we need you to do
Working with the Policy and Communications team at Chartered Institute of Fundraising, the Project Support Volunteer will help support the development, review and communication of guidance and resources for the fundraising community. The role may include assisting with research and insight gathering, coordinating feedback from members and stakeholders, supporting drafting and proofreading activity, and helping organise project activity linked to consultations, guidance updates and communications campaigns. This role offers an opportunity to gain experience in policy development, sector communications and collaborative working within a professional membership organisation.
What skills or experience do you need?
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent computer skills, especially word processing and spreadsheets
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Good literacy and numeracy
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- The ability to work on your own initiative
What we can offer you:
- An excellent opportunity to build on your skills in a charity environment
- An induction, training, support and supervision in your role
- Agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
What we ask of you:
- To keep to all the charity’s policies and guidelines
- To complete an induction and any training related to the role
The CIOF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of fundraisers and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will treat all volunteers fairly and with respect. We will not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sex (i.e. gender), sexual orientation, religion or faith, or gender reassignment.
For more information or if you have any questions regarding this volunteer role, please contact groups@ciof.org.uk. If you would like to apply for this volunteer role, please send your CV to us and tell us why you're interested in this volunteer role by emailing groups@ciof.org.uk.
Role description
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Project Support Volunteer – Member Insight and Analysis |
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Location |
How often |
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Remote |
Flexible – by agreement |
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How long |
Minimum age |
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Minimum of 3 months |
18 years |
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Disclosure checks |
Is driving essential for the role? |
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None |
No |
Why we need your help
We are looking for a volunteer to provide specialist project support to assist the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIOF) in our work. You will be assigned to the Membership and Marketing team responsible for playing a part in:
- helping fundraisers to flourish and make the biggest difference for good causes,
- driving the fundraising sector forward and ensuring people who support charities have the best experience doing so,
- running the organisation effectively and efficiently.
The team will also work towards sharing learning and making improvements. If you’re looking to develop your skills and experience, while contributing to the development of a charity which is also a national membership body, this could be a great opportunity for you.
What we need you to do
Working with the Membership and Marketing team, the Project Support Volunteer will help represent members' voices by reviewing and evaluating current member benefits to assess their relevance, value, and impact across the fundraising community. The role will involve analysing membership data to identify trends, patterns and opportunities that can inform decision-making, as well as gathering and synthesising member feedback to surface what members want and need in the future.
The volunteer will help identify key pain points members experience at different stages of their fundraising careers, highlighting gaps in current provision and areas where the Chartered Institute of Fundraising can better meet members' needs. Insight and recommendations from the volunteer will help shape how CIOF develops its offer, ensuring it remains meaningful, relevant, and responsive to the evolving needs of the fundraising profession.
What skills or experience do you need?
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent computer skills, especially word processing and spreadsheets
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Good literacy and numeracy
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- The ability to work on your own initiative
What we can offer you:
- An excellent opportunity to build on your skills in a charity environment
- An induction, training, support and supervision in your role
- Agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
What we ask of you:
- To keep to all the charity’s policies and guidelines
- To complete an induction and any training related to the role
The CIOF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of fundraisers and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will treat all volunteers fairly and with respect. We will not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sex (i.e. gender), sexual orientation, religion or faith, or gender reassignment.
For more information or if you have any questions regarding this volunteer role, please contact groups@ciof.org.uk. If you would like to apply for this volunteer role, please send your CV to us and tell us why you're interested in this volunteer role by emailing groups@ciof.org.uk.
Role description
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Project Support Volunteer – Giving Tuesday UK |
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Location |
How often |
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Remote |
Flexible – by agreement |
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How long |
Minimum age |
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Minimum of 3 months |
18 years |
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Disclosure checks |
Is driving essential for the role? |
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None |
No |
Why we need your help
We are looking for a volunteer to provide specialist project support to assist the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIOF) in our work. You will be assigned to the Policy and Communications team responsible for playing a part in:
- helping fundraisers to flourish and make the biggest difference for good causes,
- driving the fundraising sector forward and ensuring people who support charities have the best experience doing so,
- running the organisation effectively and efficiently.
The team will also work towards sharing learning and making improvements. If you’re looking to develop your skills and experience, while contributing to the development of a charity which is also a national membership body, this could be a great opportunity for you.
What we need you to do
Working alongside the Policy and Communications team leading Giving Tuesday UK, the Project Support Volunteer will support stakeholder engagement, campaign development and promotional activity connected to the UK campaign. The role may include helping maintain relationships with charities, corporate partners and supporters, assisting with communications and campaign resources, gathering examples and insights from across the sector, supporting light-touch research and monitoring activity, and helping promote the impact and reach of Giving Tuesday UK. This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s largest generosity movements while developing experience in campaigns, communications and stakeholder engagement. Local and regional media contacts is also a bonus.
What skills or experience do you need?
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent computer skills, especially social platforms, and WordPress development
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Good literacy and numeracy
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- The ability to work on your own initiative
What we can offer you:
- An excellent opportunity to build on your skills in a charity environment
- An induction, training, support and supervision in your role
- Agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
What we ask of you:
- To keep to all the charity’s policies and guidelines
- To complete an induction and any training related to the role
The CIOF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of fundraisers and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will treat all volunteers fairly and with respect. We will not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sex (i.e. gender), sexual orientation, religion or faith, or gender reassignment.
For more information or if you have any questions regarding this volunteer role, please contact groups@ciof.org.uk. If you would like to apply for this volunteer role, please send your CV to us and tell us why you're interested in this volunteer role by emailing groups@ciof.org.uk.