Community Fundraising Volunteer
Blood Cancer UK
As a Community Fundraising Volunteer for Blood Cancer UK, you’ll organise local fundraising events to support life-saving research and raise awareness. The role is flexible, letting you build a team and host activities like quiz nights, partner with local businesses, or plan events around your schedule. You’ll use your skills and connections, with full support, training, and materials from Regional Managers. Volunteers must be 18+. This unpaid role is key to fundraising and community awareness.
Every year, over 40,000 people are diagnosed with blood cancer in the UK. The key to beating blood cancer is research that improves treatment, and the more research we fund, the more breakthroughs we’ll see and the more lives we can save. Blood Cancer UK Community Fundraising Volunteers play a crucial role in expanding our presence and engagement within local communities, raising awareness of our research, health information, and support services. By organising your own fundraising activities, you'll develop new skills, expand your knowledge, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by blood cancer. The more events we run, the more people we can reach and the more money we can raise. You'll be part of a passionate team of volunteers working together to achieve this goal. How will I be making a difference? As a Community Fundraising Volunteer, you will directly contribute to funding vital research, helping us: • Develop cures for blood cancer, both now and in the future • Improve treatments and care for those currently living with blood cancer • Prevent blood cancer before it starts Every penny raised has a significant impact: • £100 could fund a researcher to analyse 120 blood cell samples, potentially leading to a breakthrough • £210 could provide vital patient information to all those diagnosed with blood cancer • £500 could fund a research nurse for three days, providing invaluable support to patients testing new treatments. Key activities • Organising and hosting your own fundraising events, such as quiz nights, music events, and community gatherings • Participating in local events, like fetes and festivals, selling goods or running games • Applying to host bucket collections at local venues • Encouraging others in your network to volunteer and support your events • Attending and supporting bucket collections in your area • Engaging with the public to raise awareness of Blood Cancer UK’s work and services • Handling donations and ensuring funds are paid in either online, at Barclays Bank, or at a local post office • Completing risk assessments for your fundraising activities with the support of your Volunteer Manager.
Administration,Fundraising,Events & stewarding,Volunteer management
Admin, Time Management, Leadership Skills, Teamwork
What skills, experience and qualities do I need? • Passion for fundraising and raising awareness of blood cancer • Strong communicator with an ability to engage with the local community • Committed, reliable, and adaptable, willing to take on a range of tasks • Organised, motivated, and enthusiastic • Comfortable handling cash and using a computer for basic administrative tasks.
What will I get out of it? • Make a real difference to the lives of people affected by blood cancer • Gain experience in organising and hosting charity events • Learn new skills and receive updates on the impact of your fundraising • Join a friendly, supportive, and passionate team • Be part of an inclusive and diverse organisation where you are valued and respected • Enhance your wellbeing and confidence • Connect with other volunteers What training and support will I receive? • Ongoing support from your local Regional Relationship Manager • Access to an online Volunteer Information Centre for induction and training • All necessary materials for your events, including a volunteer t-shirt, ID badge, posters, leaflets, collection buckets, and contactless payment facilities • Reimbursement of pre-agreed volunteer expenses • Support for any accessibility requirements
This is a flexible, year-round role. You can choose the times that work best for you to organise and run events. We ask that you commit to hosting at least one event per year.
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This role is available at any location in your local community.
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