Community ambassador volunteer
Are you passionate about making a difference in your local community? Do you enjoy connecting with people and spreading positivity? Join Family Fund as a Community Ambassador Volunteer and help us support families raising disabled or seriously ill children.
About the role
As a Community Ambassador Volunteer, you’ll help us build connections and raise our profile locally. You might:
- Represent Family Fund at community events and local spaces
- Build relationships with local businesses and organisations
- Organise or support small fundraising activities
- Share our mission and stories on social media
- Encourage others to get involved through volunteering or donations
This is a flexible, ongoing role that can fit around your schedule. We’ll provide guidance and support, and reimburse any out-of-pocket expenses.
- Make a real difference to families raising disabled or seriously ill children across the UK
- Gain meaningful volunteering experience that will strengthen your CV and future job applications
- Enjoy a flexible role that fits around your studies, work and other commitments
- Meet new people and become part of a supportive volunteer community
- Build connections in your local area while developing professional skills
- Receive training, guidance and ongoing support from the Family Fund team
- Celebrate the impact you've made and see how your efforts help families access vital support
As a Community Ambassador Volunteer, you'll develop valuable skills that can support your studies and future career, including:
- Communication and public speaking skills through engaging with a range of people and organisations
- Networking and relationship-building experience with local businesses, community groups and supporters
- Social media and digital engagement skills to help raise awareness of Family Fund's work
- Event planning and project coordination experience through supporting local activities and campaigns
- Fundraising, advocacy and community engagement skills within the charity sector
- Confidence, leadership and teamwork skills that you can take into future employment opportunities
About you
You don’t need any fundraising experience, just a willingness to help and a connection to your local community. You might be:
- A good communicator who enjoys meeting new people
- Organised and reliable, with a positive attitude
- Comfortable using social media or speaking to groups
- Passionate about supporting families and making a difference
Whether you have a few hours a month or want to get more involved, we’d love to hear from you.