Background
Established in 1974, Fresh Futures is a regional charity that supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people, and their families, within Kirklees and surrounding areas.
The Income and Engagement team is responsible for all marketing, fundraising, volunteer management, external engagement and awareness raising of Fresh Futures. As the team grows and establishes itself as a core part of the charity, the community fundraising arm of the team also grows. We are increasingly attending community events and fundraising to the point where the team would benefit from the support of volunteers.
Volunteer Role: Fundraising
Service Income and Engagement
Key Contact Income and Engagement Officer
Commitment Flexible role with a minimum of two hours per week.
Training Induction training
DBS Not required
References 2x character references are required
Location Huddersfield / Remote
Role Purpose
To support the development of the Fresh Futures and Brian Jackson College websites, working towards accessibility and efficiency.
Tasks
- Conduct key word research to identify high-value search items.
- Conduct competitor research and analysis to identify opportunities and gaps.
- Optimise website content, e.g. alternative text, internal and external links, article structure, for search engines.
- Track analytics to refine strategies.
Welcomed Experience and Qualities
We welcome applications from individuals who have experience with SEO, however this is not essential as full training will be provided. Volunteers should show an interest in IT or digital marketing.
Volunteers will be expected to volunteer from our office, Brian Jackson House in Huddersfield, for the first few sessions. Then flexible remote working will be accepted.
Support for Volunteers
- Relevant Training is provided.
- Regular contact with the team via phone calls and emails.
- Travel expenses will be reimbursed.
- Invited to Fresh Futures induction day.
- Invites to social events throughout the year.
Volunteer Expectations
As a Volunteer, we expect you:
- Uphold Fresh Futures values — be inclusive, empowering, caring, trusted, and approachable in all aspects of your role.
- Be reliable and trustworthy, maintaining a friendly and approachable manner at all times.
- Treat everyone with respect — acting fairly, honestly, and considerately.
- Carry out your volunteering duties responsibly and ask for support whenever needed.
- Complete all mandatory training within the required timeframes.
- Be punctual and dependable; if you cannot attend a session, inform us with as much notice as possible.
- Maintain confidentiality and impartiality at all times.
- Understand and follow safeguarding procedures, including knowing who to report concerns to.
- Adhere to Fresh Futures’ zero-discrimination policy.
- Follow all organisational policies and procedures as outlined during induction and in the Volunteer Handbook.
In return you can expect us:
- To provide you with a supportive and rewarding volunteering experience.
- To deliver volunteer induction and training to enable you to carry out your role.
- To let you know if we are making any changes and involve you as much as possible in decisions which effect you.
- To support you as much as possible in your volunteering goals such as progressing to employment.
- To recognise and thank you for your valuable contribution to the organisation.
- To empower all our volunteers with the opportunity to give regular feedback during check in sessions.
If you are interested in applying, please apply here: Fresh Futures Volunteer Application Form – Fill in form or if you have any further questions, please email [email protected]