Volunteer

Use your skills and time to create brighter futures.

Volunteers are so key to creating brighter futures! From consulting on strategy and conducting research, to interacting with supporters and recruiting for events, every single volunteer at COCO plays a crucial role.

As well as being a great way to improve your CV and pick up new skills, volunteering can be incredibly rewarding and great fun!

Volunteer in the UK

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Example Volunteer Roles

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Social Media & Design

Produce eye-catching content across all social media channels, websites, and marketing materials, to engage the charity’s supporters and advertise our projects and events.

Desirable traits:

creative flair
adaptability
social media savvy

Grants Support

Support COCO's Grants Team by researching available grants which align with COCO's mission and upcoming priorities for our overseas programmes.

Desirable traits:

detail orientated
strong communication skills
excellent time management

Telephone Outreach

Make phone calls on behalf of the charity to engage with our supporters, market our projects and events, and support fundraising activities.

Desirable traits:

friendly, outgoing personality
clear and articulate phone manner
patient

Researcher

Steer the future strategy of the charity by producing thorough reports based on in-depth research across a wide variety of topics linked to the third sector.

Desirable traits:

interest in international development
knowledge of the charity sector
excellent written skills

Case Study Editor

Process and upload case study content provided by our overseas partners, supporting internal processes and external communications.

Desirable traits:

sensitivity to other cultures
interest in East Africa
excellent literacy and numeracy

Database Updates

Ensure the accuracy of the data COCO holds on file, enabling us to effectively recruit supporters and event attendees. This is a vital role - the charity cannot function without data!

Desirable traits: