Volunteer Grant Writing and Fundraising Volunteers | London Search and Rescue

Join London Search and Rescue! Help secure grants and drive fundraising to ensure our life-saving work thrives. Collaborate with our team to make a lasting impact for vulnerable communities.

What difference will you make?

• Your contributions will directly enable London Search and Rescue to save lives and reunite families.
• Secure vital funding to expand our capabilities, including recruiting and training more Search Technicians.
• Enhance awareness and understanding of missing person issues across London, driving community engagement and support.
• Foster hope and resilience for the families and friends of missing people, demonstrating that no one is left behind.
• Help create a safer, more compassionate city where every vulnerable person matters.

What are we looking for?

To thrive in this volunteer role, we’re looking for someone who has a mix of the following skills, experiences, and qualities:

• Grant Writing: Proven ability to identify funding opportunities and write compelling grant applications that secure essential resources.
• Fundraising Expertise: Experience in planning, managing, or supporting successful fundraising campaigns.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to create impactful messaging across multiple platforms.
• Digital Marketing and Social Media: Familiarity with digital marketing strategies, including using social media for engagement and online fundraising.
• Relationship Building: Experience in building and maintaining relationships with donors, corporate sponsors, or community groups.
• Project Management: The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.
• Qualities: Passionate about our mission, self-motivated, creative thinker, collaborative team player, empathetic and sensitive, attention to detail.

This role is open to individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser, a skilled communicator, or someone with a passion for helping others and a willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

What will you be doing?

• Identify and apply for funding opportunities through compelling grant proposals.
• Craft engaging fundraising campaigns to attract donors and increase awareness.
• Develop clear and impactful communication strategies to share our mission and successes with stakeholders, partners, and the public.

Your work will directly contribute to ensuring our team has the resources needed to support searches for vulnerable missing people in London.

Key Deliverables:

• Securing funds to equip and train volunteers, purchase essential equipment, and sustain operations.
• Increasing visibility and engagement through strategic storytelling and community outreach.
• Building strong relationships with donors, sponsors, and partner organisations.

Who will you work with?

You’ll collaborate closely with our Support Services Team, a diverse group of volunteers who work behind the scenes to enable our operational success. You’ll also liaise with our leadership team to align your work with LonSAR's strategic goals.

Flexibility in the Role:

This role is adaptable to your skills and interests. Whether your expertise lies in grant writing, digital communications, or event-based fundraising, we’ll work with you to tailor the responsibilities and focus areas to make the most of your time and talents.