The role is flexible and, depending on your experience and
interests, may include:
Contacting local businesses and attractions willing to donate their products, time or tickets for families supported by Rainbow Trust in the
Networking with other local charities, trusts and foundations to source support and donations
Raising awareness of Rainbow Trust by networking with local organisations including schools, faith groups and community organisations.
Assisting with organisation of family events and days out especially during the school holidays
Supporting small-scale local fundraising initiatives (for example delivering and collecting charity collection tins)
Representing Rainbow Trust at local events, fetes and fairs to raise awareness of our work – this might also include speaking about our work or collecting cheques/donations
Assisting the HR and Volunteering Team with local staff and volunteer recruitment
What we’re looking for:
A confident and professional communicator
Happy to work alongside our staff as part of the team as well as independently
Outgoing and happy to use initiative to grow opportunities for the team
Good IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality
Your commitment:
We require a minimum commitment of 4 hours per week for 12 months
This is a flexible role, and volunteers are encouraged to choose their hours to fit in with other commitments
Volunteers will be able to perform elements of the role remotely but will also be encouraged to join meetings or events in person and online where appropriate.
Training and Support:
Rainbow Trust staff members in the local Care team and Head Office team will provide ongoing supervision and support
A network of Volunteer Community Champions in other regions, meeting regularly online to share ideas. You will receive a full induction to Rainbow Trust and a programme of training relevant to your role.
Mandatory training will cover topics such as Safeguarding, GDPR, Health and Safety, Code of Fundraising Practice and confidentiality
We will reimburse your out-of-pocket travel expenses.
Why choose Rainbow Trust?
In our 2025 survey Rainbow Trust volunteers rated their overall experience 4.6 out of 5 stars and 97% of them would recommend volunteering with us to their friends and family.
We are a Sunday Times Top 100 Not-for-Profit organisation and a leading charity for children and young people
You will become part of our friendly and welcoming team, knowing you are making a valuable contribution to the lives of the families we support
Opportunities to network with other volunteers, and to contribute to the development of our volunteer programme through our Volunteer Voice forum
A calendar of social events for volunteers, including Christmas events and celebrations for Volunteers’ Week.
Selection process:
Enrolment form, references, Enhanced DBS check.
Ready to apply or keen to know more?
Get in touch with our volunteering team by email [email protected] or call 01372 363438 for more information
Please note that we will only process applications from volunteers who are resident in the UK and who have already obtained the relevant immigration permits. We are unable to sponsor Charity Worker Visas.