Grants & Major Gifts Administration Support Volunteer You will be supporting the Grants and Major Gift’s Team by identifying key supporters, charitable trusts and other organisations for funding opportunities; helping to raise more funds for patient care. Role Purpose Researching and identifying charitable trusts, councils and organisations that are supportive of funding adult hospice care Keeping accurate records of all opportunities identified and informing the Head of Grants & Major Gifts of those opportunities Writing compelling grant applications for lower value grants e.g. to smaller trusts, parish and town councils etc Assisting the Head of Grants & Major Gifts with day to day admin duties, as requested. Person Specification Good researching and evaluation skills Good writing skills Computer literate with experience of databases a benefit Strong attention to detail Excellent administration skills Enthusiastic, reliable and committed Self-starter Well presented, friendly and polite Sense of humour Requirement This role will be based in our Taunton hospice with flexible hours to suit. Minimum 6 month commitment of at least four hours a week. Volunteers must wear their ID badge while carrying out their role. Support offered Induction training and on-going supervision, expenses, support sessions. You will be working under the guidance and support of the Head of Grants & Major Gifts and the Trust & Major Donor Assistant For more information and to apply, please contact Susan Bickle: Mon – Wed 01935 709182, Thu – Fri 01823 365613, or email [email protected].