Volunteering with BiG!
BiG (Besty’s Inspirational Guidance) has been delivering in Lambeth since 2011 and has supported over 5,000 children and young people. We could not have done it without volunteers. people who wanted to be part of something bigger than themselves, and part of a legacy with a real sense of purpose.
We are always looking for more.
Where we need help
On the ground
Sports coaching
Football, netball and multi-activity sessions at our holiday provisions and term-time programmes. Qualified coaches and people working towards qualifications both welcome.
Outreach
Getting out into the community to reach the young people and young parents who need us most. Speaking to children’s centres, schools, community events and local networks.
Behind the scenes
Social media manager
Build and run our presence across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn. Tell the story of what happens in our sessions to the people who need to see it.
Website manager
Keep bigcic.org current, accurate and worth visiting. Squarespace experience useful but not essential.
Corporate and development
Bid writing
Help us win the funding that pays for delivery. Research funders, draft applications, and build the evidence base. Experience of grant applications very welcome.
Stakeholder engagement
Help us build and manage relationships with businesses, schools, funders and partners across Lambeth.
Don’t see your skill listed? Tell us what you can do. Some of the most useful help we have had was from people who offered something we had not thought to ask for.
What you get from us
Skill development workshops — CV writing, interview skills, public speaking, photography, financial literacy, administration and presenting.
Qualifications and accreditation where relevant to your role, including safeguarding and first aid.
A certificate and a reference you can use.
We cover travel expenses for delivery roles and lunch provided on delivery days.
Recognition. We celebrate contributions properly - personally, publicly where you are comfortable with it, and at our celebration events.
How it works
Every volunteer role comes with a clear written framework, so you know exactly what you are taking on:
A role description - what the responsibilities are and what good looks like
Duration - whether it is a specific project or an ongoing commitment
Time commitment - flexible, and built around your availability
A named point of contact at BiG for guidance and support
A code of conduct setting out what we expect from each other
Flexible by design. We offer remote roles and short-term projects as well as regular delivery, because people’s lives do not all look the same.
Safeguarding
Everyone volunteering directly with young people is DBS checked and works under the supervision of BiG staff. We have a Designated Safeguarding Lead and a Deputy DSL in post, and a full policy suite reviewed annually.
We will talk you through all of this properly before you start.
Interested?
Tell us what you would like to do and roughly how much time you have. We will have a conversation and find the right fit or tell you honestly if we do not have one.
Lionel Best, Director of Operations
lionel.best@bigcic.org · 020 8676 3480 / 07957 208930
