For all adopters living in Wiltshire, by adopters living in Wiltshire
Grants Coordinator
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, with a keen eye for detail and interest in research and analysis, to help us identify relevant grants we could apply for. Previous experience is not required.
The key aspects of the role would be:
• Sign up and explore grants databases to find matches;
• Advise and support trustees or other volunteers in completing grant application forms;
• Record grant applications made and outcomes, report these for trustee meetings (6 times a year);
• Sign up to relevant communications and inform trustees of key changes or news regarding grants;
• If required attend relevant training (likely to be online, such as workshops offered by the Wiltshire Community Foundation).
Estimated commitment per year
around 32 hours
Communication and advertising lead
We are looking for someone with either enthusiasm for snappy writing or previous experience of PR/advertising to:
Produce press releases for general events;
Advertise WANDS regularly through free press, communication to schools, etc.;
support other WANDS volunteers to advertise their activities.
Estimated commitment per year
around 18 hours
Digital lead
If you know your way around a keyboard and are interested in websites we’d love to hear from you.
We are looking for someone who could:
Maintain the website and develop it when required
Offer IT support to other trustees, including training and guides on applications used for WANDS
Research and advise on best applications, website provider, online meeting provider, etc. for WANDS’s needs
Estimated commitment per year
around 36 hours
Fund-raising co-ordinator
We are looking for a creative thinker who can help up seize all fundraising opportunities.
You’d need to be able to:
Identify fund-raising opportunities for our activities
Link with fundraising sites (lottery, online shopping, etc)
Help the trustees organise fund-raising events and activities through the year
Estimated commitment per year
around 36 hours
And even more opportunities to help...
INVITE OTHERS TO JOIN YOU
Is there an activity you enjoy taking part in?
Would you be able to invite other W.A.N.D.S members to join you?
This could be anything like a park you like going to with your child(ren), going for a run or walk, starting a book club, etc.
TEACH FOR FUN
Do you have a talent, skills, passion that you would like to share?
Could you lead a workshop or training programme or single session?
This could be anything from flower arranging, yoga or face painting....or anything else you would like to share!!!
BUDDY UP
Do you feel there is so much you have learnt since becoming an adopter?
Would you like to help others avoid some of the pitfalls you have painfully encountered?
Then take this opportunity to become a Buddy and help new adopters by offering them some support and reassurance as they take their first steps on this journey.
TAKE THE LEAD
Would you like to lead or support a regular event in your area?
This could be either online or in person and can include:
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an evening support group;
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a coffee morning;
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a get together for families;
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anything else that you enjoy doing.