Many charities, CICs and local community organisations are stretched to the limit. Funding is tight, volunteers are hard to find, and the workload keeps growing. At the same time, new technology — particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI) — is opening up opportunities that simply didn’t exist a few years ago.
AI isn’t about replacing people. Used properly, it’s about helping small organisations do more with the people they already have, and in many cases, helping them attract new volunteers with valuable, modern skills.
How AI Can Help Your Organisation Today
AI tools can already help charities and community groups with everyday tasks such as:
- Writing newsletters, social media posts and funding applications
- Creating simple website content and updates
- Drafting policies, reports and meeting notes
- Saving time on admin and repetitive tasks
- Supporting volunteers with guidance, ideas and structure
For organisations that don’t have a dedicated IT or digital volunteer, AI can act like an extra pair of hands — helping staff and volunteers focus on what really matters: people and impact.
Turning a Challenge into an Opportunity
Many organisations say the same thing:
“We’d love to use AI, but we don’t have anyone who knows how.”
This is where AI can actually become a volunteer recruitment opportunity rather than a problem.
Instead of waiting for a highly skilled digital volunteer to appear, organisations can:
- Recruit someone who is interested in learning AI
- Offer them a meaningful role with responsibility and purpose
- Support them through free or government-funded AI training
This could be:
- A volunteer looking to gain new skills
- Someone returning to work
- A younger person interested in digital careers
- A community member who wants to contribute and learn at the same time
AI learning is increasingly accessible, with free online courses and funded training routes available. That means your organisation can grow skills without extra cost.
A Win-Win for Organisations and Volunteers
By offering a clear learning route, you:
- Gain digital and AI support for your organisation
- Help a volunteer build real, transferable skills
- Increase confidence, engagement and retention
- Strengthen your organisation for the future
For the volunteer, it’s not “just helping out” — it’s learning something valuable while doing good in their community.
How I Can Help
I currently support charities, CICs and local good causes by:
- Explaining AI in plain English
- Showing how AI can be used ethically and practically
- Helping organisations identify suitable free training routes
- Supporting the recruitment or mentoring of volunteers who want to learn AI
I already use AI in real-world settings and understand both the opportunities and the limitations. My role is not to sell technology, but to help organisations feel confident using it in a way that fits their values.
Interested in Learning More?
If your organisation:
- Wants to explore AI but doesn’t know where to start
- Would like to recruit or support a volunteer interested in AI
- Wants guidance on free or funded training routes
I’d be very happy to have a conversation.
👉 Please contact me for more details 07477474244 or go to our contact page above and we can explore what might work for your organisation, at your pace, with no pressure.