Serving Community Team Finance Coordinator

Volunteers are the lifeblood of SSAFA. We have been involving volunteers in supporting the Armed Forces community for more than 130 years. Our beneficiaries come from all backgrounds and age groups and the number of people contacting us for help rises each year. To continue providing help when it’s needed most, we must ensure excellent financial administration and compliance.

• Use your skills, knowledge and life experience to benefit others.

• Give back to the Armed Forces community.

• Become part of the SSAFA community and build networks across the serving community and local area.

• Experience, training, and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.

• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!

• Instructor led training alongside like-minded volunteers will guide you through everything you need to know about managing team finances. 
• On-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep people and their personal information safe.
• Local induction and support, from other branch volunteers.
• Access to a range of e-learning courses as well as local opportunities to keep your knowledge and skills up to date.
• Support from SSAFA’s volunteering and operations staff.
• Regular meetings and events to learn and share information 
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses.
• Volunteers will be covered by SSAFA's Public Liability insurance while carrying out their role.

• Friendly and approachable people with good written and verbal communication skills.

• Empathy regarding the needs and challenges related to serving community

• Good IT skills - e.g. ability to use email and online banking systems – you will receive your own SSAFA email address.

• Respectful and non-judgemental approach.

• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and boundaries.

• Depending on the needs of the team, this role would suit someone who would like to volunteer a few hours each week.

No.

• Complete the volunteer application form below.
• Call our friendly central Volunteer Team on 0800 260 6775. They can answer any general questions about volunteering and put you in touch with your local branch.

The information you provide will be used to create a personal record on our database if your application to become a SSAFA volunteer is successful. It will not be used for any other purpose or shared with any other organisation; all data collected from unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed as soon as it is no longer needed. SSAFA complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018.  Please read our privacy policy for more information.

We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support disabled volunteers, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as non-disabled volunteers.

For further details see our equality and diversity policy.

Yes. Two character references from people who know you well (not family members).   You will be asked to provide references after you complete the initial application form below.

Yes, you will need to be 18 or older due to the sensitive nature of the role.