Schools Outreach & Research Volunteer đź“š
The Purple Elephant Project
Got a passion for education or great school connections? We’re looking for someone who enjoys talking to people, doing a bit of digging online, and helping us build strong school partnerships to support children’s wellbeing.
Got a passion for education or great school connections? We’re looking for someone who enjoys talking to people, doing a bit of digging online, and helping us build strong school partnerships to support children’s wellbeing. Tasks include: Reaching out to schools to encourage involvement in our Big Give campaign Helping us prepare for school-linked events and launches (like community cycle rides and coffee mornings) Researching school events where we could raise awareness or fundraise Supporting long-term relationships with schools – from assemblies to summer fairs
Administration,Fundraising
Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Research, People Skills
Minimum Skills Needed: Confident communicator – comfortable speaking to school staff and community members Basic research skills – able to search online for school contacts and event opportunities Organised and reliable – good at following up and keeping track of outreach Friendly and professional manner – represents the charity in a positive light Creative thinking – helpful for spotting new opportunities or suggesting ideas Comfortable with email and basic digital tools – like spreadsheets, forms, or school websites
Benefits and Opportunities for the Volunteer: Play a key role in connecting with local schools to support children’s wellbeing Build skills in outreach and partnership-building – great for careers in education, comms, or fundraising See your impact grow – every school you connect us with helps us reach more children and families Flexibility to work from home with supportive check-ins from the team Boost your confidence in communication and research tasks
Minimum Time Commitment: 2–4 hours per week, flexible around your schedule Can be done remotely with occasional in-person involvement for key events if available
TW2 7DE
The School House Chase Bridge Primary School Kneller Road Twickenham TW2 7DE
🚏 By Bus: Bus Routes Nearby: R70 – Runs between Hampton and Richmond, passing through Twickenham 281 – From Tolworth to Hounslow, also serves central Twickenham 481 – From Kingston to West Middlesex Hospital, stops near Kneller Road 681 (School service) – May also stop nearby during school times Suggested Stop: Get off at "Kneller Road" or "Twickenham Stadium" depending on your bus route 📍 Landmarks to Look For: Twickenham Stadium – Chase Bridge Primary is located just behind the stadium Tesco Express on Whitton Dene (a short walk away) Look for the school sign on Kneller Road — The School House is within the Chase Bridge Primary School grounds
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