Fundraising & Partnerships Lead /Remote - Volunteer

Abuelita's Wellbeing supports refugees and people with chronic pain through accessible therapies, group sessions and warm meals. We are seeking a volunteer to help strengthen our fundraising and build long-term support for our growing community programmes.What difference will you make?What We're Looking ForYou don't need to tick every box — if you feel aligned with our mission, we'd love to hear from you.Experience in fundraising, grant writing, business development, or CSR work.Strong writing and communication skills.Ability to create simple strategies, templates, or systems that a can be used to reach out and make a real impression/impact.A compassionate, collaborative, and values-driven approach.Interest in wellbeing, trauma-informed support, accessibility, or community health (not essential, just a bonus).Initially, researching and applying for grants, and all that is needed in the process, while we build a team of volunteers that can share tasks and work together.What You'll GainThe chance to make a direct impact on refugees, people living with chronic pain, and those facing socioeconomic hardship.The opportunity to help shape an organisation with a strong mission and growing partnerships.Flexible volunteering that fits around your schedule.A warm, supportive team that values creativity, integrity, and kindness.What are we looking for?Skills & Experience We're Looking ForWe welcome volunteers from diverse backgrounds. For this role, we are ideally looking for someone withEssentialMinimum 3 years' experience in one or more of the followingFundraising (corporate, trusts & foundations, or community)Grant writing or bid writingCorporate partnerships, CSR, or business developmentCharity income generation or programme fundingStrong written communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling messages.Experience developing simple fundraising strategies, pipelines, or systems that small organisations can implement.Ability to research funders, grants, and partnership opportunities, and assess suitability.Confidence in writing or refining funding applications, partnership proposals, or impact statements.Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to work independently and manage small projects.A collaborative, compassionate, and values-led approach, aligned with trauma-informed and community-led work.Desirable (not Essential)Experience with corporate giving platforms such as Benevity, Matchable, GoodHub, etc.Familiarity with monitoring & evaluation, impact reporting, or theory of change.An interest in wellbeing, community health, accessibility, inclusion, or refugee support.What will you be doing?Abuelita's Wellbeing supports people who are stressed, in pain, or facing health challenges, especially those who often struggle to access the help they need — including individuals living with chronic pain, those waiting for a diagnosis, and people facing financial difficulties.We believe that feeling well, supported, and cared for should not be a luxury. By making our services accessible to people from all backgrounds, and by being chosen by those who can afford to pay full price, we create a positive ripple effect that benefits the whole community.Our impact is seen in people feeling understood, safe, and more in control of their health and wellbeing. This leads to stronger individuals, healthier families, and more connected, resilient communities.We support refugee women and low-income clients using proceeds from our private clients and corporate contracts. We are looking to go beyond that and expand our help to the community by reaching out for grants, funding, and sponsorships.We are in the process of changing our website to reflect on the work we do, a brandbook and applying for our first Awards for All grant, and we're looking for someone to join us from 2026.The RoleWe are looking for a dedicated Volunteer Fundraising & Partnerships Lead to help us grow our income, increase our visibility, and build long-lasting partnerships with companies and grantmakers (including on platforms like Benevity).This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to make a direct and meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals while shaping the future of a small but growing community organisation.Key ResponsibilitiesFundraising & Corporate EngagementDevelop and strengthen our presence on Benevity and other corporate giving platforms.Identify companies, CSR programmes, and employee giving opportunities aligned with our mission.Support the creation of compelling messages, impact statements, and profiles to increase corporate visibility.Grant Writing & Funding ApplicationsResearch suitable grants, foundations, and funding streams.Draft or refine grant applications, case-for-support documents, and impact statements.Help us create a simple, sustainable grants pipeline and tracker.Strategy & SystemsAdvise on best-practice fundraising strategy for a small, values-led organisation.Support us in developing templates for proposals, partnership decks, and service-level agreements/contracts.Identify opportunities to diversify income (corporate, trust and foundation, community fundraising, etc.).Optional / If SkilledGuide monitoring & evaluation frameworks.Support storytelling, donor messaging, or social impact reporting.