Role Overview
In this role you will help to assess needs and provide support to single parents by facilitating referrals and funding applications to local and national organisations. This role is central to ensuring that members can access essential items, services and opportunities that improve quality of life.
Why Volunteer with SPIN
- Learn about the voluntary and community sector in Brighton & Hove.
- Gain experience using systems for case management and record keeping.
- Learn how to complete funding applications on behalf of families.
- Flexible working from home and/or office in central Brighton.
- Valuable experience for CV and future.
Benefits
- learn about the voluntary sector in Brighton & Hove
- learn new skills such as using systems for case management
- learn how to complete a funding application on behalf of a single parent family
- flexible working either from home and/or in our office in central Brighton.
- additional experience for new reference if looking for job currently
- travel and subsistence expenses paid if working in the office all day usually a Friday.
Practical Considerations
- SPIN’s office is located in central Brighton (full details on our website under "Volunteering for SPIN").
- Volunteers will need their own laptop for both office and home-based work.
- Internet access required for home working.
Access
- lift to 4th floor with disabled access toilet
- free tea coffee biscuits fruit
- clean ergonomic offices and equipment.
Support Disabled
Disabled access: lift to 4th floor with disabled access toilet.Skills
We are looking for
- Interest in supporting single parent families who may be struggling or experiencing hardship.
- Good written communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to learn and use digital systems for record keeping.
- Confidence communicating via email and in person.
- Organised and proactive approach to managing tasks and reporting.
- Willingness to learn how to complete funding applications and referrals.
- A self-starter, or someone motivated to build their administration skills.
No prior experience of casework or funding applications is required – training will be provided.
When do I need to be available?
| Details | 1–3 days per week, hours to suit. Hybrid role: work from home and/or office. Current office day is Friday, which is preferred for meetings and planning. |
|---|
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | |||
| Tuesday | |||
| Wednesday | |||
| Thursday | |||
| Friday | |||
| Saturday | |||
| Sunday |
- Interests
- Families and Parenting
- Activities
- Administration and Office
- Details
- Disabled Access
- Equal Opportunities Policy or Statement
- Expenses
- Health and Safety
- Induction
- Insurance Cover for Volunteers
- Other
- Suitable for 13 - 16 years
- Suitable for 16 - 18 years
- Suitable for a group of volunteers
- Suitable only for (e.g. 18+, LGBT, BAME, Women only)
- Support on Offer
- This role is adaptable for different abilities
- Training


