Funding Applications Lead - Green Fringe Festival

For Rushmoor Voluntary Services

After a successful first year, we're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help shape and grow the Green Fringe Festival for next year. The Green Fringe Festival is a celebration of nature, creativity, community and wellbeing, bringing together organisations, artists, community groups and volunteers to deliver a programme of outdoor events across Rushmoor.

As our Funding Applications Lead, you will:

Identify suitable grant opportunities, prepare and submit high-quality funding applications, and manage funding deadlines to ensure they align with the festival's timeline.
Liaise closely with the festival planning team to develop a thorough understanding of the project, its objectives, and intended outcomes.
Present a compelling case to potential funders.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, demonstrates good timekeeping, enjoys research, and has strong writing skills, with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively. Previous fundraising experience is helpful but not essential.

What skills do I need?

We're looking for volunteers who are:

Well organised and able to manage deadlines
Confident researching information online
Comfortable writing clear, engaging content
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Interested in supporting community and environmental projects
Experience with grant applications or fundraising would be advantageous.

Interests

Arts, Heritage and Entertainment
Civic Responsibility and Communities
Environment and Conservation
Wildlife and Animals

Activities

Administration and Office
Computers, IT and Websites
Fundraising
Local Events
Supporting Charities
Trusteeship and Committee Work

Details

Accessibility
Age restrictions
18+
Current Driving Licence
DBS check needed
Equal Opportunities Policy
Expenses reimbursed
Health and Safety Policy
Ongoing support
Recruitment Process
Suitable for under 16s
Suitable for under 18s
Training provided
Volunteer induction
Volunteer Policy
Volunteers covered by insurance
Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Slot	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Afternoon	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Evening	No	No	No	No	No	No	No

Availability Details

Planning meetings usually take place monthly in the afternoon (ideally Tuesdays) from September to June, becoming more frequent in the months leading up to the festival at the end of May. Most volunteering can be completed flexibly from home, with opportunities to get involved during the festival itself. There is the option to meet at the Council Office or to join on Microsoft Teams.