Community Fundraising Group Volunteer
Deafblind UK
Would you like to volunteer with a national charity raising awareness and funds for the thousands of people affected by dual sensory loss? We are looking for friendly, outgoing people with good communication skills to join our passionate Community Fundraising Team, to help raise funds for Deafblind UK in your community. This could involve running a fundraising event like a pub quiz, running a stall at an event, taking collections or putting up posters. Time commitment is flexible.
Would you like the opportunity to volunteer with a national charity raising awareness and funds for the thousands of people affected by dual sensory loss in the UK? We are looking for friendly, outgoing people with good communication skills to join our Community Fundraising Team. What we'd like you to do..... You will use your enthusiasm, interpersonal skills and independent working abilities to support our passionate team raising funds for Deafblind UK in your community. This could involve running a fundraising event like a pub quiz, running a stall at an event, taking collections, or putting up posters. Whatever your background, if you want to make a difference then we want to hear from you! This is a flexible role that allows you to do as much or as little as you want to do. It's an opportunity to make good use of your own skills, have a go at new activities, and gain knowledge of fundraising in the charity sector. We ask for a commitment to the role for at least three months. By sharing your skills and time, you will help us to reach and help more people living with sight and hearing loss. We ensure all volunteers who join our team are well equipped to undertake any tasks and will provide training and supervision throughout your journey with us. Any specific training will be outlined within your on boarding and induction stages and then discussed at your reviews with your named lead contact. All materials to support your role will be supplied by Deafblind UK, including a fundraising pack with ideas for raising money, and all the information you might need. The Fundraising Team will also be on hand to provide ongoing support, advice, and guidance. Please note... • Access to the internet is required to complete Deafblind UK online volunteer training. Deafblindness affects everyone in different ways. Some people might have mild sight and hearing loss whereas others can’t see or hear anything. It can be isolating and lonely and can lead to mental health issues - but it’s far more common than many people realise. Around 450,000 people are affected by sight and hearing loss in the UK.
Fundraising,Events & Stewarding,General & Helping
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You will: • have a warm, friendly and engaging manner. • be active and engaged in the group. • be trustworthy and reliable, including the ability to handle money. • get on well with people from diverse backgrounds and be able to work as part of a team. • communicate effectively and confidently with a variety of audiences. • be able to organise and run events, always adhering to relevant policies and procedures. • Understand and be committed to equality and diversity. • be able to understand the need for support for deafblind people and their loved ones, including the diversity of our member base. • have a willingness to learn more about deafblindness. Previous fundraising experience would be helpful but is not essential.
• Opportunities to meet like-minded people in your community. • Be part of a friendly and dedicated team. • The opportunity to develop self-confidence and interpersonal skills. • The ability to develop event management, marketing, and fundraising skills. • Opportunity to use your skill set and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of people living with deafblindness. • A sense of pride that you and your community are supporting those impacted by sight and hearing loss.
This is a flexible role that allows you to do as much or as little as you want to. Ideally we would like you to volunteer with us for at least 3 months, so you can get the most out of this role.
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Home based plus locations around Tower Hamlets
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