Job Description
Placement Volunteers at the British Red Cross are highly valued for the skills and energy they bring. We aim to provide our placement volunteers with an insight into the daily workings of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. The successful candidate will have access to relevant in-house training and development opportunities during their placement. There may be some ad hoc opportunities to get involved in other areas of activity. Your role as a placement volunteer will help make a great contribution to the work of the British Red Cross. You will take responsibility for achieving specific objectives that are agreed with you within one of the various departments across the UK. You will have a real responsibility and place in the department, bringing some of your skills and experience to the role; you will also have the chance to develop workplace skills. The expected start date for the placement is 10 August 2026. The placement is hybrid, based between the volunteer's home and the British Red Cross office in London (EC2Y 9AL); 2 to 3 days a week, with at least 1 day in the office.
About the Role
The placement volunteer will be supporting the Relationship Management team day-to-day with researching and approaching local groups and organisations for fundraising opportunities, banking and thanking admin, supporter database management and event logistics.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a self-motivated and detail-oriented volunteer to support with admin tasks and information management projects for the Relationship Management team in our Supporter-Led Fundraising team. You will have strong communication skills and be comfortable talking to donors and supporters over the phone and email. We are also looking for strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to information and data management. While we don’t offer voluntary internships, we are happy for you to describe yourself as an intern on your CV, if you feel that would be helpful.
Bursary Scheme
The British Red Cross offers a bursary scheme to those placement volunteers from low-income households. Eligibility will be determined through a separate application process open to all short-listed candidates. All British Red Cross volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket reasonable expenses. For this scheme, we are defining low-income households as: Inside London: Living with family or partner £25,000 or under. Living independently £22,500 or under. Outside London: Living with family or partner £18,500 or under. Living independently £16,500 or under.
Young People and This Role
Our placement volunteer opportunities are open to people at different stages of their career, aged 15 or above. Whether you’re a student, a recent graduate or someone with more experience looking for a career change, we would be happy to hear from you. Anyone can volunteer with the Red Cross from the age of 15. An individual risk assessment, parental consent and safeguarding considerations will be required for those aged 15 – 17. The nature of the activities specific to your intern opportunity may mean that you need to be 18 years or older. Diversity is something we celebrate. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong. We want to create an inclusive environment and promote and spread the power of kindness. If up front costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about this to find alternatives. We welcome refugees, asylum seekers, and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us.
Health and Safety Statement
We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment and will also have a conversation with you to discuss and identify any adjustments you may need.
Why We Want You
We need volunteers to help us ‘behind the scenes’. It’s up to you how you choose to help. You could be undertaking some admin tasks, offering your specialist knowledge, or supporting in another way. Whatever you do, you will be getting involved in a great cause.
Tasks
- General admin tasks
- Other tasks as required by the team
- See advert for further tasks
Skills
- Good communication
- Flexible and willing to help the team with a range of tasks
- Reliable, organised, and able to work independently
- Good IT skills
Benefits
- Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team
- A great opportunity to use your skills or gain new ones
- All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training)
- Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training
- An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives
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Job Description
Placement Volunteers at the British Red Cross are highly valued for the skills and energy they bring. We aim to provide our placement volunteers with an insight into the daily workings of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. The successful candidate will have access to relevant in-house training and development opportunities during their placement. There may be some ad hoc opportunities to get involved in other areas of activity. Your role as a placement volunteer will help make a great contribution to the work of the British Red Cross. You will take responsibility for achieving specific objectives that are agreed with you within one of the various departments across the UK. You will have a real responsibility and place in the department, bringing some of your skills and experience to the role; you will also have the chance to develop workplace skills. The expected start date for the placement is 10 August 2026. The placement is hybrid, based between the volunteer's home and the British Red Cross office in London (EC2Y 9AL); 2 to 3 days a week, with at least 1 day in the office.
About the Role
The placement volunteer will be supporting the Relationship Management team day-to-day with researching and approaching local groups and organisations for fundraising opportunities, banking and thanking admin, supporter database management and event logistics.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a self-motivated and detail-oriented volunteer to support with admin tasks and information management projects for the Relationship Management team in our Supporter-Led Fundraising team. You will have strong communication skills and be comfortable talking to donors and supporters over the phone and email. We are also looking for strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to information and data management. While we don’t offer voluntary internships, we are happy for you to describe yourself as an intern on your CV, if you feel that would be helpful.
Bursary Scheme
The British Red Cross offers a bursary scheme to those placement volunteers from low-income households. Eligibility will be determined through a separate application process open to all short-listed candidates. All British Red Cross volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket reasonable expenses. For this scheme, we are defining low-income households as: Inside London: Living with family or partner £25,000 or under. Living independently £22,500 or under. Outside London: Living with family or partner £18,500 or under. Living independently £16,500 or under.
Young People and This Role
Our placement volunteer opportunities are open to people at different stages of their career, aged 15 or above. Whether you’re a student, a recent graduate or someone with more experience looking for a career change, we would be happy to hear from you. Anyone can volunteer with the Red Cross from the age of 15. An individual risk assessment, parental consent and safeguarding considerations will be required for those aged 15 – 17. The nature of the activities specific to your intern opportunity may mean that you need to be 18 years or older. Diversity is something we celebrate. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong. We want to create an inclusive environment and promote and spread the power of kindness. If up front costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about this to find alternatives. We welcome refugees, asylum seekers, and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us.
Health and Safety Statement
We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment and will also have a conversation with you to discuss and identify any adjustments you may need.
Why We Want You
We need volunteers to help us ‘behind the scenes’. It’s up to you how you choose to help. You could be undertaking some admin tasks, offering your specialist knowledge, or supporting in another way. Whatever you do, you will be getting involved in a great cause.
Tasks
- General admin tasks
- Other tasks as required by the team
- See advert for further tasks
Skills
- Good communication
- Flexible and willing to help the team with a range of tasks
- Reliable, organised, and able to work independently
- Good IT skills
Benefits
- Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team
- A great opportunity to use your skills or gain new ones
- All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training)
- Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training
- An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives
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