Desirable Skills, Experience And Attributes Professional/industry experience with transferable business skills. Educated to degree level or equivalent. Good communication skills. Open and approachable. “I have been surprised by just how much of my own experience can be applied to the charity sector. Not only have I gained valuable experience and a better understanding of the challenges faced by charities, but also, at a personal level, it’s been brilliant working with a team of people who are passionate about their cause.” Paul Corcoran, Commercial Director, DeltaRail and Cranfield Trust volunteer consultant What difference will you make? We regularly get feedback from charities about the positive difference Cranfield Trust support has made. Here are just a few examples “My brand new charity business plan enabled us to win a three-year Community Investment Grant and gain the AQS Quality Mark for our Advice Service, which should help us attract new funding. This has all come out of the relationship with the Cranfield Trust. I am extremely grateful to my mentor. He was extremely patient and his advice was fantastic.” Matt Hatton, Project Manager, Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness “The HR support provided by The Cranfield Trust was excellent. They took the time to listen to our needs and gave us a personalised response. The saying that "you get what you pay for" does not apply here. Top quality professional support and advice FREE.” Ian Tomlinson, Programme Director, Fix It UK Ltd "The Haven has delivered Domestic Violence services in Wolverhampton for 40 years and following a period of huge uncertainty during the tendering process, we now have a relative 3 years of stability. It is clear that the quality and social value of our work is recognised by commissioners at Wolverhampton City Council. Having worked with the Cranfield Trust before in another organisation, I was delighted that the standard of the consultant matched to our request. Our volunteer was highly-skilled and knowledgeable." Kath Rees, CEO of The Haven Wolverhampton, following their biggest ever contract win of £900,000 after a Cranfield Trust project. What's in it for the volunteer? Help to build a more sustainable voluntary sector. Make a difference to the local community. Learn about the voluntary sector. Take on a challenge. Gain new experience. Learn new skills. Causes