Who are we?
We are volunteers, just like you!
We are a predominantly volunteer led charity that started from a £12 donation from a friend of a friend. The majority of our work is done through volunteers here in the UK who work in specific roles to design and deliver our projects, help us to fundraise and ensure we are operating as best we can!
Without our volunteers we wouldn’t be able to work with as many schools or local communities in Tanzania and the barriers to education would remain in place for more children.
Our marketing assistants help us to spread awareness about our work and communicate with our supporters. Our fundraising officers use their creativity to help us raise much needed funds for our projects. Our project design and research volunteers help us to develop new plans to tackle barriers to education. Our girl empowerment volunteers support our project specific to female students. We also have a graphic design team to develop our branding and lead us in spreading our message in the best way. Finally, our trustees are responsible for overseeing the governance of Made With Hope.
What our volunteers say.....
Matthew
“I wanted to do something that is more meaningful than just a pay cheque and use my skills to help people who really need it. I found Made With Hope at just the right time, meeting an amazing group of talented, hard working people who share the same passion and with them, we have already started making a difference and I aim to continue making that positive impact.”
Imogen
‘“I got involved with Made With Hope after stumbling across the project development role online- as I am currently studying for a masters degree in International Development I thought it was a great opportunity to get involved in an organisation doing brilliant work, and to put what I am learning into practice. What I love about Made With Hope is that I feel I am making a tangible difference, my work is really valued, and I am learning so much about the sector!”
Rebecca
“Volunteering with Made With Hope has been an amazing opportunity to volunteer with others who want to have a positive impact on the world. It gives me the ability to do something meaningful with my work. A year ago, I decided to change careers from a primary school teacher to Graphic Designer. Being self-taught, I needed experience and when I contacted Made With Hope my first brief was to help with the design for the school workshops. It was a great feeling to be able to use my experience of both being a teacher and designer. I look forward to my next project and watching the progress of the new school!”
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Our responsibilities to you:
Ensure that your time volunteering with us is meaningful and worthwhile and provide you with opportunities that match your interests and available time commitment.
Support you to deliver in your role through face-to-face meetings and digital communication.
Provide you with a good induction and training as needed for you to succeed in your volunteering role.
To respect volunteers, listen and learn from their experience and engage in conversation.
Provide updates on the activities of Made With Hope and keep volunteers in the loop with our progress.
To provide you with a reference (if requested) after 6 months of volunteering with us (subject to your commitment).
Your responsibilities to us:
Carry out your role to the best of your ability and in a way that reflects MWH aims and values. To be a positive role model for MWH and act as an ambassador for us.
Recognise that your role as a volunteer places you in a position of trust and to uphold that responsibility and confidentiality at all times in line with policies and procedures.
Be reliable and punctual and if unable to attend give your supervisor as much notice as possible.
Develop and maintain appropriate working relationships with all parties based on mutual respect and help to resolve any problems or difficulties.
Recognise that whether working alone or not, your volunteering role is always as a part of a team and we all work collaboratively towards a shared goal.
To fundraise a minimum of £150 within 6 months of coming on board. This could include selling clothes on eBay, hosting a virtual/in person event, doing a sponsored walk, joining in our annual Yorkshire 3 Peaks event (next on May 2021).
To provide Eleanor with 4 weeks notice of you terminating your volunteer role (or change in your availability) with MWH to allow us to prepare a replacement for your role.