| Volunteer Role | Grant Funding Volunteer (Fundraising) |
| Time Commitment | At least 2 half days per week |
| Responsible to | Grants Officer |
| Location | 17 Renfield Street – office based role |
| Duration | At least 6 months |
| Closing date |
Monday 17th of February, 5pm |
To read our frequently asked questions about volunteering with us, please visit the volunteering page at
www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer
Click here to complete the volunteer application form
Scottish Refugee Council is committed to assisting asylum seekers and refugees to settle into life in Scotland. Each aspect of our vital work requires funding for salaries, for project costs, and much more. Being a part of the Funding Development team is an opportunity to ensure that the programmes that support refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland have the resources needed to function. This opportunity would also provide the successful candidate with a range of in-demand experience useful for someone seeking a career within the charity sector.
What will I be doing?
Duties will be varied but will include:
- Writing funding applications on behalf of Scottish Refugee Council to charitable trusts and foundations
- Creating project reports send to send to funders
- Assisting with record keeping on grant funding activity
- Responding to internal and external enquires on grant funding
What skills or qualities do I need?
This post will require somebody who:
- An understanding of and commitment to refugee rights issues
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
- Experience in using outlook, word, excel and databases
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality written content, including essays, articles, blogs, or similar forms of communication is desirable.
What do I get out of it?
- Opportunity to play your part in support work with refugees
- Experience and knowledge of volunteering within the human rights charity sector
- A varied role that will contribute to a strong CV – due to a range of skills needed for funding development – which is in demand as a role in the job market
To protect all our volunteers and service users this role is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.
How to Apply?
- Deadline for applications: Monday 17th of February.
- Click here to complete the volunteer application form
- We will contact you soon after the deadline to invite you to a volunteer interview.
Do you have any questions about this volunteer role?
Contact our volunteering team at volunteering@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.
Need support or information about the application process?
Please email us at volunteering@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk, or read our Frequently Asked Questions