Volunteering

Forever Foxy

Exciting opportunities to support Black Foxes UK are currently available. The main aim of these roles are to maximise engagement, to increase revenue to support our causes and to raise awareness of our campaigns promoting ethical animal keeping, biological recording and volunteering.

Our non-profit organisation would not be able to reach others or raise crucial funds for our work across the UK without our dedicated volunteers - who are highly valued for providing their time, knowledge and skills to our cause and to our organisation! In return, we offer valuable insight into the world of silver foxes and a friendly, online working environment within a vibrant and growing community.

Policy Coordinators
Media & PR Coordinators
Biological Records Coodinators
Fundraising Coodinators
Social Media Coodinators

As a Policy Coordinator, you will be involved in:

Assisting with the management of organisational policies and procedures (Core Document Register)
Assisting with the development and management of Safeguarding, GDPR and Health and Safety policies
Ensuring compliance with organisational policies and regulatory frameworks
Assisting with development and maintenance of Codes of Practice and Standard Operating Procedures
Producing associated documents, such as guidance and forms
Identifying, assessing and updating policies in line with current regulations and frameworks
Coordinating and collaborating with the Media, Biological Records, Social Media and Fundraising teams
Supporting and recruiting others in our shared cause

What skills are Required for the Policy Coordinator role?

All applicants 18+ are welcomed, but the following skills would be useful:

Commitment to the values of Black Foxes UK - to empowerment, accountability and Integrity
Ability to work within our Policies and Guidelines
Experience and/or qualifications in policy management and regulatory frameworks
Experience working with external agencies, professional bodies and collaborative partners
Ability to display discretion, particularly when handling confidential documents
Experience managing a small team of volunteers
Good written communication skills, with accuracy and good attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and motivated to work as an individual
Ability to deal in a professional manner when communicating with others
Access to a device and the internet for at least 3 hours per week, for at least 6 months
A willingness to learn and educate about, silver foxes

As a Media and PR Coordinator you will be involved in:

Assisting with management of media relations for the organisation
Assisting with strategic planning and acting as a point of approval for media related activities
Supporting our brand awareness raising activity through development of coordinated PR plans
Coordinating and collaborating with the Policy, Biological Records, Social Media and the Fundraising teams
Laising with the media and celebrities and engaging directly with our supporters
Understanding our audience, producing impactful and creative on-brand communications
Identifying opportunities to establish relationships with local community groups
Supporting and recruiting others in our shared cause

What skills are Required for the Media and PR Manager role?

All applicants 18+ are welcomed, but the following skills would be useful:

Commitment to the values of Black Foxes UK - to empowerment, accountability and Integrity
Ability to work within our Policies and Guidelines
Experience and/or qualifications in marketing and finance
Experience of fundraising and/or grant applications
Experience managing a small online team of volunteers
Good written communication skills, with accuracy and good attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and motivated to work as an individual
Ability to deal in a professional manner when communicating online
An ability to communicate fluently and persuasively
Access to a device and the internet for at least 3 hours per week, for at least 6 months
A willingness to learn and educate about, silver foxes

As a Biological Records Coordinator, you will be involved in:

Assisting with establishing policies and protocols for our biological record keeping systems
Assisting with the digitisation and processing of incoming data
Assisting with accurate historical data entry onto the iRecord and NBN system
Coordinating and collaborating with the Policy, Media and Social Media teams
Identify and capturing good quality data and presentation of that data in user friendly formats
Obtaining access to new datasets, promoting biological recording and the work of Black Foxes UK
Responsibility for servicing data enquiries from a range of users, from initial contact through to delivery
Identifying target audiences and being up to date with current trends
Maintaining a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail

What Skills are Required for a Biological Records Coordinator?

All applicants 18+ are welcomed, but the following skills would be useful:

Commitment to the values of Black Foxes UK - to empowerment, accountability and integrity
Ability to work within our policies and guidelines
Ability to display discretion, particularly when handling confidential documents
Experience or knowledge of the iRecord, NBN Atlas and historical data entry
Experience or knowledge in Geographic information systems (GIS) and online biological mapping tools
Good written communication skills, with accuracy and good attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and motivated to work as an individual
Ability to deal in a professional manner when communicating online
Experience, knowledge or qualifications in animal management
Access to a device and the internet for at least 3 hours per week, for at least 6 months
A willingness to learn and educate about, silver foxes

As a Fundraising Coordinator, you will be involved in:

Assisting with the development of fundraising campaigns and promoting them as required
Assisting with researching new and engaging fundraising opportunities and making grant applications
Making calls and connecting productively with representatives of outside of the organisation
Assisting with establishing and/or maintaining donation agreements with individuals and community groups
Thinking of innovative ways to drive donations to support our causes
Identifying target audiences and being up to date with current trends and campaigns
Supporting and recruiting others in our shared cause
Keeping up to date with our campaigns and supporting them accordingly

What skills are Required for a Fundraising Coordinator?

All applicants 18+ are welcomed, but the following skills would be useful:

Commitment to the values of Black Foxes UK - to empowerment, accountability and Integrity
Ability to work within our Policies and Guidelines
Experience of fundraising and/or grant applications
Good written communication skills, with accuracy and good attention to detail
Ability to think creatively when creating and promoting fundraisers
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and motivated to work as an individual
Ability to deal in a professional manner when communicating online
An ability to communicate fluently and persuasively
Access to a device and the internet for at least 3 hours per week, for at least 6 months
Experience or qualifications in marketing/fundraising and/or animal management/biological recording
A willingness to learn and educate about, silver foxes

As a Social Media Coordinator you will be involved in:

Assisting with establishing and/or maintaining our social media accounts
Assisting with researching and creating creative content for the different social media channels
Identifying opportunities to establish relationships with local community groups
Advertising volunteering opportunities and diversifying our online presence
Keeping up to date with our campaigns and promoting them across the different channels
Thinking of innovative ways to drive online engagement
Supporting and recruiting others in our shared cause
Identifying target audiences and being up to date with current trends

What Skills are Required for a Social Media Coordinator?

All applicants 18+ are welcomed, but the following skills would be useful:

Commitment to the values of Black Foxes UK - to empowerment, accountability and integrity
Ability to work within our policies and guidelines
Experience of using Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter
Good written communication skills, with accuracy and good attention to detail
Ability to think creatively when sharing content
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and motivated to work as an individual
Ability to deal in a professional manner when communicating online
Basic digital design and editing experience will be useful but not necessary
Experience or qualifications in marketing, animal management and/or biological recording
Access to a device and the internet for at least 3 hours per week, for at least 6 months
A willingness to learn and educate about, silver foxes

Why Volunteer for Black Foxes UK?

You will be part of a small but growing community that has a passion for the silver fox
You will receive an induction, basic training and ongoing support
It will provide a unique experience for those seeking a career in marketing, fundraising, social media and PR
You will learn about the development of Black Foxes UK, about silver foxes and about biological recording
The potential opportunity to gain a nationally recognised CPD qualification (subject to course development)
You will be part of a friendly, diverse and team of specialists and professionals in their fields
You will have the knowledge you are helping the UK's silver foxes

How Do I Apply?

Thank you very much for your interest in volunteering with us, please send and email to blackfoxesuk@gmail.com with the heading 'Volunteering Application', along with details of the position you are applying for (e.g. Fundraising Team Member), a short CV and any cover letter or references you wish to provide.

What Happens Next?

You will receive an email from our Founder to arrange an informal interview, either over phone or through a video calling app such as FaceTime or WhatsApp. You will then receive a full induction and all the training required to begin your volunteering journey with Black Foxes UK.