Sea Cadets is the UK’s leading maritime charity, providing a head‑start in life for young people through nautical adventure and fun. Our volunteers, including those behind the scenes, work to help make a positive difference to teenagers who are often struggling in today’s world.
What difference will you make?
By helping us with the fundraising for our charity, you will be an integral member of our Sea Cadet team. As a Sea Cadet young people flourish, learn key life skills and achieve qualifications in a range of areas, all of which boosts their confidence as they prepare for the rest of their lives. Sea Cadets offers a chance to broaden life experiences – whether that’s challenges and experiences like rowing around the UK, sailing on a tall ship, crewing a yacht around the Scottish islands (most of which is heavily subsidised) or meeting weekly to work together at their unit. It gives them a chance to explore their abilities and test their skills, as they work together as a team.
Sea cadets learn a wide range of skills with us, from watersports to leadership, presentation skills, first aid and seamanship skills such as knots, navigation and marine engineering. Our incredible volunteer support offers valuable role models and mentors for young people, and our units provide a sense of family and belonging. We are often a lifeline to young people who are bullied at school, offering stability and security to those in foster care and we are a pathway to meaningful careers and further education for those that struggle at school.
What are we looking for?
Previous, successful grant application experience is essential, although having the right attitude and a passion for improving the lives of young people are also very important! If you hold 3 years experience in any of the related skill‑set or area’s and you think the person specification below sounds like you, then please get in touch
Desired Skills And Experience
Fundraising events, Fundraising research / Bid writing, Fundraising strategy
- You have grant fundraising experience
- You are reliable, honest and trustworthy
- You have excellent IT, numeracy and communication skills
- You enjoy working as part of a team
- You will be enthusiastic and keen to learn new things
Hybrid
What will you be doing?
The tasks of our Fundraising Trustee will include but are not restricted to the following
- Proactive identification of potential funders for projects
- Complete, and support us with, grant funding applications, from inception and application through to satisfaction of post‑grant requirements of funders.
- Advise on other possible fundraising opportunities and strategies
- Liaise effectively with other members of the Unit Management Team and Unit Staff
- Engage with local businesses and organisations
- Engage with local fundraising awareness and networking groups
- Engage with the Marine Society & Sea Cadets national fundraising team
- Attend a regular UMT meeting - usually 1.5 hours, monthly, on a weekday evening
Volunteer Fundraiser - Forest Of Dean Sea Cadets - Volunteer in Lydney employer: Forest of Dean Sea Cadets
Sea Cadets is an exceptional employer that empowers individuals to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people through its vibrant and supportive work culture. As a Volunteer Fundraising Trustee, you will not only contribute to vital fundraising efforts but also enjoy the unique opportunity to engage with a passionate community dedicated to fostering youth development and adventure. With a hybrid working model and a focus on personal growth, Sea Cadets offers a rewarding environment where your skills can flourish while making a real difference.
