Community Fundraising Volunteer
OFFERED BY:
Nottinghamshire HospiceLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: 384 Woodborough Road Nottingham NG3 4JFHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
Fancy doing something amazing with your spare time? Nottinghamshire Hospice, the lead end-of-life care provider across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, would love you to join our friendly and enthusiastic volunteer team to support our vital fundraising. We have a range of community-based tasks such as helping at hospice events, circulating donation tins, researching local businesses for raffle prizes… whatever suits your interest and skillset. This volunteer role is super flexible; if you have a few hours a week or just now and then, we’d love to have you onboard making a real difference. So, submit your enquiry today and support a fantastic cause!
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
The Community Fundraising Volunteer role is incredibly flexible, allowing you to pick activities that appeal to you and at a time that suits. There are a variety of tasks to choose from such as:
• Researching community groups, schools, local businesses in your local area and identify possible fundraising opportunities
• Assisting with raffles and tombolas at events
• Collecting donations
• Contacting companies to source raffle prizes
• Collecting and dropping off raffle prizes, collection tins at local businesses and community groups
• Taking fundraising resources to supporters
As a Community Fundraising Volunteer, you'll play a vital part in supporting the work of Nottinghamshire Hospice. You'll volunteer alongside our experienced Fundraising Team. Every £1 collected in our tins, every raffle prize collected, every person you speak to about Nottinghamshire Hospice will help spread awareness of our services and help us provide end-of-life care for people living in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
What you'll get out of volunteering with us:
• Make a difference in your community and give something back
• Get to know and support the local community
• Do something valuable and rewarding with your free time
• Meet new and like-minded people
• Increase self-esteem and confidence
• Develop new and enhance existing skills
• Promote employability through gaining experience
Our main site is: Nottinghamshire Hospice, 384 Woodborough Road, Nottingham, NG3 4JF
• Researching community groups, schools, local businesses in your local area and identify possible fundraising opportunities
• Assisting with raffles and tombolas at events
• Collecting donations
• Contacting companies to source raffle prizes
• Collecting and dropping off raffle prizes, collection tins at local businesses and community groups
• Taking fundraising resources to supporters
As a Community Fundraising Volunteer, you'll play a vital part in supporting the work of Nottinghamshire Hospice. You'll volunteer alongside our experienced Fundraising Team. Every £1 collected in our tins, every raffle prize collected, every person you speak to about Nottinghamshire Hospice will help spread awareness of our services and help us provide end-of-life care for people living in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
What you'll get out of volunteering with us:
• Make a difference in your community and give something back
• Get to know and support the local community
• Do something valuable and rewarding with your free time
• Meet new and like-minded people
• Increase self-esteem and confidence
• Develop new and enhance existing skills
• Promote employability through gaining experience
Our main site is: Nottinghamshire Hospice, 384 Woodborough Road, Nottingham, NG3 4JF
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
We welcome applicants with varied skills and experience, however some of the following attributes would be useful. Training is also provided.
• Essential to have access to transport
• Desirable to be able to drive and have access to a car
• Be 18 years old or over
• A passion for supporting the work of Nottinghamshire Hospice and inspiring others to do the same
• Confidence in handling money
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm and a positive outlook
• Friendly and approachable
• Organisational skills
• Flexibility
• Essential to have access to transport
• Desirable to be able to drive and have access to a car
• Be 18 years old or over
• A passion for supporting the work of Nottinghamshire Hospice and inspiring others to do the same
• Confidence in handling money
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm and a positive outlook
• Friendly and approachable
• Organisational skills
• Flexibility
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
Over 18 years of age
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
Aspects of this role may not be suitable and would be discussed at the cuppa and chat stage.
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
1 week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
The application process includes a cuppa and chat, reference and DBS checks, online training and an induction with our Fundraising Team.
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes