Community Fundraising Volunteer
Community Fundraising Volunteer
Posted for West Sussex Mind
Posted by Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester
You will be redirected to the Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester website to express your interest.
Our Fundraising team are looking to take on volunteers to support their work. This role involves a mix of administrative and creative work, as well as opportunities to work with the public.
What's involved:
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Attending fundraising events such as fetes, managing public interactions and festive workshop
- Recording collection data (counting & recording cash using an automated counter)
- Wearing WS Mind t-shirts or potentially fancy dress (if willing) for festive events
- Handing out WS Mind leaflets and booklets
What skills do I need?
- Strong written & spoken communication skills; confidence with English is essential, but knowledge of other languages is welcome
- Good organisation & time management skills
- Understanding or lived experience of mental health needs, desirable but not essential
- That you are practical, considerate of others, empathetic and patient
- Confident with talking to members of the public and occasionally guiding them with activities involved in the fundraising event, e.g. games at fetes.
Details
- DBS check required
- Equality and Diversity Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Is it fully accessible
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
- Suitable for Under 18's
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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Volunteer(s) will be invited to attend fundraising events outside of office hours (mostly at weekends and occasional evenings). As much notice as possible will be given, typically 4 weeks or more. Volunteer(s) are not expected to attend all events but should be willing to attend when able. Transport will be arranged where possible and travel expenses will always be covered, in line with our Volunteer Expenses Policy.
Some tasks can be completed remotely, if the volunteer has access to the internet.
Typically no more than 4 hours per working week.
Location:
This opportunity is available in the following regions:
Arun District
You will be redirected to the Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester website to express your interest.