If you’re organised, curious, and ready to learn something new while helping others, we’d love to have you on our team. At Young Lives vs Cancer, you’ll play an important role behind the scenes by processing donations, keeping our records in great shape, and preparing data for thank you letters sent to our valued supporters. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop new skills, and be part of a welcoming, supportive team that truly values your contribution.
What will you be doing
As a volunteer may assist with a variety of Operations activities, including:
• General administrative tasks including data entry and formatting.
• Recording income using our CRM database.
• Processing and amending Gift Aid declarations and sponsorship forms.
• Logging post and archiving items for financial record-keeping.
• Progressing Income Operations Project work as needed.
• Preparing data for thank you letters and emails to be sent to supporters.
What skills or experience you’ll need
• Be organised, methodical, and have a keenness to learn new processes
• Have good communication skills, both written and verbal, to connect well with others
• Some familiarity with Microsoft Office is useful but we will provide all the training and support you need to feel confident and comfortable in the role
What we’ll give you
In return for your time and dedication, you will have the opportunity to:
• Gain hands-on experience within a driven and ambitious charity environment, working alongside a high-performing Operations Team
• Develop and enhance valuable skills through meaningful, varied activities aligned with your interests and passions
• Expand your professional network and boost your CV by connecting with Operations professionals
• Receive ongoing support from a dedicated volunteer manager in a friendly, inclusive workplace that values your wellbeing and growth
Your availability
We would like you to commit to volunteering 6 or more hours per week onsite during our office hours (9am to 5 pm), so you can collaborate with our team in a supportive environment.
Expenses
Agreed out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed in line with our Volunteer Expenses Policy
Location
This role is primarily based at our Bristol Office (BS1 2NT). However, we’re happy to discuss occasional volunteering from home if needed.
If you need a criminal record check
No criminal record check is required. However, we will ask for two references (one character and one employer), and a criminal record declaration.
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their race, class, sex, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. At Young Lives vs Cancer, we do not just accept difference — we value it, we celebrate it, we nurture it, and we thrive off it.
We positively welcome your application irrespective of your background. We are on a journey, and if you join us, you will be part of a community that is committed make a difference to the lives of children and young people with cancer.