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Greater Manchester

We can Help

Support for the armed forces in Greater Manchester

We help veterans and service personnel, and their families, in the local community and we rely on public donations to continue our work. Our commitment is to provide support with experienced, non-judgemental and friendly advice, as well as a variety of practical services which cover a range of social, family and financial issues.

Get in touch

Local branch contact details

Opening times

Monday to Friday 09.00-12.00

Contact Details

Email: greater.manchester@ssafa.org.uk

Phone: 0161 223 7171

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Volunteer Positions

Division Secretary, Caseworker, Website Manager, Fundraiser, Media/PR

Training provided for most roles

Division Secretary
Must have experience managing volunteers and caseworking for a welfare charity, be computer literate, have a morning or two a week available to man the office.

Caseworker
Will be fully DBS checked but training will be provided before you do a case for yourself, must be computer literate, self confident with a good work ethic.

Fundraiser
Will be trained but experience would be very useful. Ability to communicate and knowledgeable of social media. Work as part of a team and have a good telephone manner.

Website Manager
Be computer literate, some orientation given. Need to collect information from around the Greater Manchester Divisions and promote events and give examples of case studies suitable for the public to view.

Media/PA
Must have a proven record of working with charity to raise awareness and compose press releases, take good photos and upload videos and music suitable for website and other media use, working with website manager.