Change lives this winter.
The Ootsider CIC needs a remote Volunteer Grant Writer to secure vital funding for our purpose‑built sleeping coats for rough sleepers. Just 8 hours a month can provide warmth and dignity to those who need it most. Join us!
What difference will you make?
Why You’ll Love Volunteering With Us
- Ultimate Flexibility: This role is 100% remote. Work from wherever you are comfortable, whenever suits you best.
- Low Time, High Impact: We’re looking for just 8 hours a month (approx. 2 hours a week). It easily fits around a full‑time job, studies, or retirement.
- Direct, Tangible Impact: Every successful grant you write translates directly into more sleeping coats manufactured right here in Scotland and delivered to people who need them most, so you will see the direct result of your hard work.
What We’re Looking For
- A Passion for the Cause: You care about tackling homelessness and believe in the power of social enterprise.
- Strong Writing Skills: You can write clearly, persuasively, and concisely to meet strict word counts.
- Independence: You are comfortable working on your own initiative, managing your 8 hours a month effectively.
- Experience: Have at least 3 years experience with Scottish grant‑making bodies or CIC funding, professional writing, bid creation, or corporate fundraising.
Together we can achieve so much more.
Remote
What you’ll be doing
- Research Opportunities: Scout out trusts, foundations, and corporate grants that support homelessness, social enterprise growth, and Scottish community manufacturing.
- Craft Compelling Bids: Take The Ootsider’s proven impact story and weave it into persuasive, professional funding applications.
- Manage the Pipeline: Help keep a simple calendar of upcoming deadlines so we can plan our applications effectively.
