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Volunteering opportunities
Why me? has a number of exciting volunteering opportunities. You’ll be joining our impactful organisation at an exciting time in its development. As one of our valued volunteers, you will have the opportunity to learn new skills and make a difference.
We are looking for volunteers to help us in the following areas:
- Admin support: help with administrative tasks, including updating our databases, sending out mailings, and organising meetings.
- Communications and Digital Marketing: Work with our Communications and Campaigns Manager to raise awareness of Why me?’s activities using social media platforms. Key tasks will include: the drafting and scheduling of social media posts; researching content and liaising with guest contributors for blogs; maintaining and updating our website; creating graphics; identifying potential partnerships and media opportunities; and tracking campaign performance metrics.
- Policy and Campaigns: Why me? regularly engages with policy-makers, PCCs and government, shaping the national conversation around Restorative Justice. As a Policy and Campaigns Volunteer, you will play a key role by: assisting in the research and drafting of policy papers, briefing notes and reports; monitoring relevant developments and key discussions within the sector; and contributing to the drafting of letters, petitions and policy submissions aimed at influencing decision makers.
- Fundraising: Working with our CEO to develop funding proposals and applications, you will: conduct research on relevant trusts, foundations and corporations; assist with the writing of content for the applications; administer our donor and funder databases; and help to provide feedback to funders about how the funding is being spent.
- IT and Website Support: We are looking for a volunteer with extensive IT skills and experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office to help us with a range of IT development projects including: database development and management; Google Drive organisation and mapping; website development and management; and providing recommendations to Why me? on the efficient and effective use of our digital systems.
- Restorative Justice outreach : help spread the word about Restorative Justice in your local area and help distribute leaflets and posters about Why me? and Restorative Justice.
Why volunteer for Why me?
The benefits of volunteering with us include:
- Belonging to an exciting organisation where you can make a difference
- Expanding your skills and knowledge by working closely in our small team and within the larger Why me? network of volunteers, Board members and patrons.
- Access to training and events run by Why me?
- Attendance at external events when the opportunity arises
- Travel and lunch expenses may also be paid
Timeframe and Requirements
Ideally we are seeking volunteers who are able to make a regular commitment, for a minimum of 3 months.
To apply
To find out more and have an informal chat about the roles available, please get in touch via info@why-me.org.
We ask potential volunteers to share a brief CV and a short covering letter outlining:
- The role you are interested in
- The skills and experience you have that can help us.
- Why you would like to volunteer for Why me? and what you hope to get out of it
- The time commitment you are able to offer.
- The contact details of someone who can provide a reference.