Volunteer Volunteer Bid Writer

What will you be doing?

Barefoot and Free are seeking a passionate Bid Writer to join our team. The primary responsibility of the Bid Writer will be to research, apply and secure funding opportunities to support our Charity that provided much needed funded staycations to families of Neurodivergent Children and children affected by trauma, we also fund breaks for parent/carers to get a break from their caring duties. This is a crucial role with responsibilities that include identifying grants, matching them to our objectives and writing funding applications to contribute to the growth and sustainability of our organisation.

What are we looking for?

Passionate about the Charities missions and goals. Experience in bid writing in the non-profit sector. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and enjoy networking. Strong research and analytical abilities. Familiarity with funding sources relevant to what our charity offers. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Meet funding deadlines and all reporting deadlines. Maintain a database of funding applications and outcomes. Research and build a database of national, regional, and local funding opportunities. 

What difference will you make?

By securing funding through successful bids, you will be supporting Barefoot and Free towards building a more sustainable and resilient organisation. Your input will be instrumental in establishing long-term sustainability, ensuring that our vulnerable families are supported over time. Families are often stretched to the limit with carer roles, supporting vulnerable children and young people without breaks or respite, by securing suitable funding you will be supporting them and the long-term sustainability of the organisation's efforts with the ultimate goal of profoundly improving the quality of life for our families.