Fundraising Volunteer

Diversity Resource International (DRI) is a Sussex-based non-profit community development organisation dedicated to empowering ethnic minorities and migrant communities. We deliver community development programmes, community-led research, leadership and enterprise support, and training for equity and inclusion.

This is a hybrid role for a Fundraising Volunteer. The Fundraising Volunteer role is an opportunity to develop skills in planning and researching fundraising opportunities and maintaining supporter relationships. Due to new organisational development at DRI, the volunteer will get the opportunity to work on income generation and diversification. You will be involved in supporting grant applications, swot analysis of relevant DRI grants, background research to identify the priorities of funders, programme design, and identifying a SMART plan of action.

Benefits

As part of the DRI volunteer team, you will get:

1. Access to trainings that DRI will facilitate and is invited to. e.g. : Cultural Competency training, Adult Safeguarding Training.

2. Experience in the day to day workings of a non-profit community interest company led by ethnically minoritised leaders.

3. DRI requires all volunteers to have a basic DBS and if you need a new one, DRI will pay the expense of the DBS check.

Practical Considerations

Time Period:

Each DRI volunteer role requires a commitment of 4 months.

An average of 5 hours per week.

Induction Meeting

DRI is hosting an Induction Meeting 11:30AM - 2:30PM, Friday 13th March 2026, in Lewes, East Sussex.

Skills

What are we looking for?

1.  Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
2. Research skills with attention to detail
3. Ability to work collaboratively within diverse communities and engage with stakeholders
4. Understanding of non-profit organisations and community development work is beneficial
5. High level of motivation, time management, and problem-solving skills
6. Passion for social justice or interest in contributing to a fairer and equitable society.

When do I need to be available?

Details	As mentioned above, we require a commitment of four months as we are a small organisation and an average of 5 hours per week.

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Where does this role take place?

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