Community and Events Fundraising Volunteer

Teesside Hospice; Middlesbrough; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting local people with terminal illnesses. As a Community and Events Volunteer, you will play a vital role in planning and executing fundraising activities, contributing to meaningful community campaigns. This role offers the chance to gain invaluable experience in fundraising and event management while working alongside a supportive team. If you are friendly, reliable, and eager to make a difference, we would love to have you on board!

Benefits

20% discount off purchases made in our shops

Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses

Provided lunch if volunteering for more than 5 hours

Opportunities for training and personal development

Access to discounts with other retailers

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have access to transport.
• Willingness to learn and participate in training programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and delivery of fundraising activities.
• Support community fundraising events and campaigns.
• Work alongside professional fundraisers.

Skills

Compassion and empathy

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Department: Fundraising

Location: 410 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough/ Off site venues

Time Requirement: Flexible to suit you (2 – 5 days per week)

DBS Check needed? No

Age Requirements: From 18 years old plus

Please note for this role you must have access to your own transport and provide the appropriate driver documentation.

Role Description

This is a voluntary role required to support the community and event fundraising team. The role involves assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of community fundraising activities, campaigns and fundraising events. You will work alongside professional fundraisers helping to raise funds for Teesside Hospice contributing to developing and growing our income to support local people with a terminal illness to live as well as possible, for as long as possible. Activities and projects you might be involved withwill include Christmas Campaigns such as Light up a Life and Rudolph Run, Coordinating Collection Tins and bucket collections and working on events such as Midnight Walk,Balls, and various community events.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing unpaid/voluntary help to assist with fundraising activities or events.
• Research potential support and promote campaigns and events as appropriate
• Assist with promotional opportunities
• Assist with planning and preparation
• Recruit event participants and support with stewardship of people raising funds for Teesside Hospice through our campaigns and events
• Supporting the work of the Community and Events Fundraisers
• Accepting and following Teesside Hospice policies and procedures
• Being willing to learn and participate in meeting and training programmes.
• Communicating when not able to attend a shift.
• Assisting with event set ups, supervision, and clear downs
• Helping with distributing marketing materials for campaigns and providing information to the public.
• Working with other volunteers as a team.
• To complete documentation relating to the role
  
  

Personal Qualities

• Compassion and empathy
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as part of team and occasionally independently
• Good attention to detail
• Polite and approachable
• Professional approach
  
  

Training Requirements

As a Community and Events Volunteer you will complete the following training:

• Teesside Hospice mandatory training including cash handling and data protection training
• Volunteer induction training
• Any other training identified as appropriate to the role
  
  

Support And Supervision

Your first line of support will be your manager will be a member of the Community and Events Fundraising team.

You will join a professional fundraising and marketing department and have the opportunity to learn and develop skills utilising the experience and expertise. This role offers a great work experience opportunity for those looking to explore and develop the skills of professional fundraising and communications.

Communication

The Community and Events Fundraisers will regularly provide you with any information updates, training opportunities and upcoming events appropriate to your role.

You will be provided with a Teesside Hospice volunteer ID badge.

Benefits

• 20% discount off purchases made in our shops
• The opportunity to gain fantastic skills and experience within a supportive and professional fundraising team.
• Valuable experience in fundraising and event management
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses
• Provided lunch if you volunteer for more than 5 hours per day
• Access to discounts with other retailers and companies
• 10% discount in the Northgate Tea Rooms.
  
  

If you're friendly, reliable, and eager to contribute to our cause, we'd love to have you join our team!

Teesside Hospice is committed to eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.

Employee Benefits

Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses

Keep your train and bus tickets to claim back travel expenses

20% discount on purchases made at our shop

Enjoy extra discounts in our Teesside Hospice Shops

Opportunities for training and personal development

We provided additional training and taster sessions for different roles.

Flexible Working

Possibility of varied start and finish times and Hybrid Working.

Provided lunch if you volunteer for more than 5 hours per day

Claim back your lunch costs when you volunteer for more than 5 hours.

Access to discounts with other retailers and companies

Access to discounts with other retailers and companies