Urgent: Community Needs Fund Admins (Just 60 Minutes Monthly)
1 Hour/Month = Community Impact: Admin Our Solidarity Funds
At Food & Solidarity, we're proud to fiscally host two vital community resources: the Arthur's Hill Solidarity Fund and Elswick Solidarity Fund. Together, they've distributed essential support to West End neighbours facing hardship.
distributed to West End residents since these funds were established
But to keep these funds truly independent, sustainable, and community-owned, your community needs you to take the reins.
Why Your Community Needs You Now
Currently, Food & Solidarity directors are also managing these funds. This overlap creates challenges:
- • Potential conflicts of interest between fiscal hosting and fund management
- • Decision-making bottlenecks when the same people handle everything
- • Risk of burnout for our dedicated volunteers
- • Perception of lack of independence from community members
We're mandating a crucial change: Community funds must be run BY the community. If you want these vital lifelines to continue, your community needs dedicated locals to step up and share the responsibility.
The Role: Minimal Time, Maximum Impact
Core Commitment
Just ~1 hour per month to review and approve applications through our simple OpenCollective platform.
We provide full training - no prior experience needed!
Optional Involvement
If you have more time and energy, there are opportunities to help with:
- • Fundraising initiatives
- • Community outreach
- • Event organization
"I spend about 60 minutes a month reviewing applications. It's incredibly rewarding to know I'm helping neighbours with such a small time investment."
- Sherene Current Fund Admin
Why Step Up?
Community Impact
You'll play a direct role in distributing funds to neighbors experiencing hardship in Arthur's Hill and Elswick.
Ownership & Empowerment
Take true ownership of community resources and help shape how they serve our neighborhoods.
Skill Development
Gain experience in fund management, decision-making, and community governance.
Network Building
Connect with other passionate community members working toward solidarity.
Your Community Needs 4 Community Champions
Join our team of fund admins and help ensure these vital resources remain community-owned and accessible.
Apply Now - Only 1 Hour/MonthApply to Become a Fund Admin
Complete the form below to join our team of community fund admins. The application takes less than 3 minutes!
Have questions? Email us at organiser@foodandsolidarity.org
