FAO: Armed Forces Champion 6 January 2022
Dear Sir/Madam
SSAFA Lancashire Support – Caseworkers needed!
You may be aware that SSAFA – the Armed Forces charity is the UKs oldest tri-service military charity. In 2019 we supported over 79,000 individuals through welfare services, all of which is delivered by our wonderful volunteers.
SSAFA Lancashire branch are a diligent team of volunteers focusing on the welfare of serving and ex-serving members of the armed forces and their families who reside in our County. We find ourselves with a very busy caseload and are particularly in need of recruiting Caseworkers to help support the community across Lancashire.
Caseworkers are the lifeblood of SSAFA. The role they play in supporting our beneficiaries is extraordinarily important and the skills they bring and then develop further whilst with us are invaluable.
As your organization is a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant we very much hope you will assist us in our search for new Caseworkers as part of your ongoing commitment to the armed forces community in Lancashire.
There may be individuals within your organisation who are keen to develop their listening and relationship-building skills and would enjoy utilizing their report writing and investigative skills to help us – the Lancashire branch are a very dedicated and friendly team of committed volunteers so would warmly welcome anyone wishing to join them.
Our volunteer roles can be performed alongside full time work and you don’t need to have a military background. Most importantly, volunteering provides personal development opportunities and a huge sense of achievement to your workforce. We deliver very comprehensive training and support to help new volunteers get up to speed, develop their skills and ensure their volunteering is enjoyable.
Information about all our available roles can be found on our website:
https://www.ssafa.org.uk/lancashire
Lifelong support for our Forces and their families
The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association – Forces Help Patron HM The Queen
Registered Charity No. 210760. Est 1885 President HRH Prince Michael of Kent GCVO
Registered Charity (Scotland) No:SC038056 Chairman General Sir Kevin O’Donoghue KCB CBE
To recap:
• Please share information about our Casework volunteer vacancies within your organisation, on your intranet or via social media
• Please let us know if you have any opportunities for us to come and talk to your team about the benefits of volunteering
• Please get in touch if you would like to speak to anyone about the role or find out more about how your organisation can further support SSAFA
Many thanks for your support
Anthony Brankin
Volunteer Recruitment Officer – Lancashire
SSAFA – the Armed Forces charity
anthony.brankin@lancashire.ssafa.org.uk
lancashire.branch@ssafa.org.uk
www.ssafa.org.uk
