Family SEN Group team leader

at Family SEN Group

Role Description

Role Description: Fundraising Team Leader (Overseer)
What they will do:
Oversee the Big Picture: Keep track of what everyone is doing to report back to Family SEN Group Coordinator.
Run Team Meetings: Chair short meetings to catch up on progress, celebrate wins, and problem-solve. (These meetings will be no more than 8 per year, as we currently stand a meeting every three months should be enough, however this is at the team leaders discretion.
Keep Momentum Going: Check in with the other volunteers via WhatsApp to make sure no one is feeling overwhelmed or stuck.
Be the coordinators point of Contact for the Family SEN Coordinator.
They do not need to do the heavy lifting of planning events, writing grants, or making flyers—their job is purely to guide and support the people who do.
They will have full free training and support.

Type of Activity: Ad-hoc, Ongoing, Suitable for individuals to apply, In person volunteering, Virtual volunteering

Suitability: Suitable for 18 year olds and over

Time commitment

1 hour per week

Availability: Ad-Hoc
Is this role available at multiple locations? Yes
Role Location: Meetings can be conducted via teams. Most team support is likely to be remote, however, attending events is allowed. This can be discussed when showing interest in the role.
Ward: Boroughwide, Remote Volunteering

Benefit to the volunteer

Flexible, Low-Hour Commitment: Because we split the workload across eight people, your role will only take 1 to 2 hours a week, easily fitting around your family, work, or caregiving schedule.
Find Your Tribe: Connect with a warm, welcoming network of like-minded parents, carers, neurodivergent individuals, and allies who truly "get it."
A Safe, Zero-Judgment Space: Be part of a team where you can be your 100% authentic self. No masking required, and all communication styles are embraced.
Gain Valuable Skills: Build your confidence and boost your CV with hands-on experience in community organising, teamwork, campaign planning, or digital communication.
Lived Experience Welcomed: No formal experience or corporate qualifications are needed—your empathy, personal insights, and passion for the SEN community are what we value most.
Free training and support.
Free DBS
Possibility of references.

You will receive

Induction and training, Regular support supervision, Volunteer policy

Inclusion Statement: Our family SEN group is built on empathy, patience, and absolute acceptance. As our Fundraising Team Leader, you will play a vital role in championing these values, ensuring our fundraising environment is safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming to all identities, gender expressions, and family structures. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and allies from all walks of life. We value lived experience and a passionate heart far above formal management qualifications. We understand that everyone leads, communicates, and works differently. We are fully committed to supporting you and making any adjustments you need to thrive in this role. You don't need to be a "perfect" or traditional leader to apply—you just need to care about our community.

Volunteers are asked to complete or provide: ID Check, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, Informal discussion (may include an interview)
Activities: Administration, Advice, Information and Support, Fundraising, Volunteer Management
Skills: Admin, Basic IT, Evaluating & Reviewing, Managing People, Organising and Planning