Vacancies
Whether as a volunteer or in a paid capacity, you can give back to communities by helping South Yorkshire Community Foundation continue its work in distributing vital grant funding across the region.
We currently have open vacancies! To give back to local communities in South Yorkshire, view our opportunities below.
Staff
At this time, we do not have any available staff vacancies. Discover more ways to support the foundation by exploring the opportunities listed below.
External Vacancies
External vacancies are a great opportunity to join exciting new projects, gain new skills, and support your community or own career path.
Preparing for Pregnancy Community Connector
Hours: 14-16 per week
Location: 1 x Doncaster (mainly central) and 1 x Rotherham (mainly Eastwood and East Dene)
Pay: Funding available up to £20,000 for 12 months (per location)
How to apply: Complete the application form below
Closing date for applications: Monday 11th March 5pm
NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (NHS SY ICB) has funding available for organisations to apply for to fund a community connector role until 31st March 2025.
The anticipation is that the successful organisation would line manage the community connector (who may be a new employee or an existing worker), with regular contact from the preparing for pregnancy service lead.
A community connector can also be known as a link worker or peer support worker. Community connectors link people to community-based support, including activities and services that meet practical, social, and emotional needs that affect their health and wellbeing.
Please download the form below for the full job description and application form.
Application Form - Community Connector
(DOCX, 225 KB)
Trustee
We currently do not have any Trustee vacancies, however if you are interested in discussing future opportunities to join our Board and submit an expression of interest, please contact our CEO Ruth Willis via her contact details below.
Volunteer
South Yorkshire Community Foundation's volunteering offer is varied, whether you want to join an area panel to help decide where grant funding is distributed, help our staff team in the office or on a specific project
Student Placements
South Yorkshire Community Foundation is pleased to have supported the development of students, involving them in valuable and varied projects, giving them work experiences to take back to their places of education.
If you would like to discuss if we can meet your placement requirements, then please get in touch.
Meet Ruth
Ruth was appointed as Chief Executive in 2013 and is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, development and growth of the Foundation. She is an experienced leader and manager in both local government and the voluntary, community and enterprise sectors. Her working days are Monday to Friday.
Ruth E Willis
Chief Executive
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