Knight Support is a small (but growing) charity that, over the past few years, has helped thousands of homeless people in Brighton and Hove. Our city has one of the largest numbers of homeless and rough sleepers in the country and Knight Support is dedicated to helping those in need.
Our Outreach Service, in partnership with other charitable organisations, currently provides clothing, toiletries and food to the homeless community in Brighton and Hove.
Sadly, the numbers of people we help increase every week. Official figures show a 26% increase in rough sleeping in the last year and more recent homelessness data show the number of households who are homeless and living in temporary accommodation is the highest since records began.
Skills
• Interested in helping those affected by homelessness in Brighton and Hove. • Are prepared to give a couple of hours a month to help support an amazing organisation. • Have a background and/ or experience in: o Working with homeless and rough sleepers o Previous charity experience o Marketing - Website and Social Media o Social Work o Fundraising o Finance o HR and Compliance If you think you could make a difference, bring your sense of humour and an abundance of kindness with you, and have some of the experience above, then please get in touch with us at volunteer@knightsupport.org.uk.
Availability
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
To be available one evening (usually a Tuesday) quarterly for the Trustee Meeting either online, at one of the Trustees House based either in Brighton or Mid Sussex or at the Burgess Hill Operational Hub for 3 hours maximum. Occasional representation at fundraising events or meetings with other charity partners to gain more knowledge on the charities work and support the very small Trustee and Operational Team. Also its will be a requirement to attend the outreach service, initially when onboarding as a Trustee, to gain an understanding of the front line service that the charity provides weekly. (This will not be an ongoing requirement unless the individual wishes to continually participate in this).
Location
Working from home
Interests
- Homelessness, Poverty & Housing
- Local Community
- Mental Health
Activities
- 1-off volunteering at an event
- Trustee / Committee Member