About us

The Knox Toy Library is a volunteer run, not-for-profit that has been supporting families in the Knox community for over 45 years.

We offer a wide range of fun and educational toys, games, and activities for loan at an affordable price. Our toys are chosen to help children learn and grow through play, and our board games provide entertainment for the whole family to enjoy together.

​Our collection caters to children from birth to middle primary, with something for every stage of development. Membership gives families access to more toys and games than they might usually have, helping children explore, make choices, and learn through their decisions.

​The Knox Toy Library is also a welcoming place for parents and caregivers to connect and share experiences, bringing people together from all backgrounds in our community.

Purpose of the Role

The Grants Writer is part of our general committee and helps us secure funding to support projects, new toys and improvements to our service. This role involves identifying grant opportunities, preparing applications and keeping track of reporting deadlines. The work directly supports the ongoing growth and sustainability of the Knox Toy Library.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential grants or funding opportunities that align with the Knox Toy Library's goals.
• Work with the President and committee to plan and prepare grant applications.
• Draft clear, accurate, and engaging applications that reflect the needs and impact of the Knox Toy Library.
• Keep a record of all submitted applications and reporting requirements.
• Support the committee with reporting and acquittals for successful grants.
• Work with purchasing officer to manage toy lists, requests and ensure all items have receipts.

Who This Role Would Suit

This role would suit someone who enjoys writing, planning projects, and paying attention to detail. Experience with grant writing is helpful but not required, templates, examples and support from other committee members will be provided. Comfort using AI tools to help draft applications is a bonus but not essential. It's a great opportunity for anyone who wants to make a real difference in helping the Knox Toy Library grow and thrive.

Benefits for committee members

Free membership, free party pack hire, extended borrowing time, and first dibs on new toys as they arrive.