Community Fundraising Ambassador - Merseyside Area

Alzheimer's Society; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alzheimer's Society seeks passionate volunteers in Liverpool City Region to act as Ambassadors. The role involves supporting fundraising efforts and community awareness of dementia. You will engage with local supporters through events, inspiring them to contribute to the cause. Join us in making a meaningful impact!

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in fundraising and raising awareness.
• Over the age of 16.

Responsibilities

• Engage with community members to raise funds and build awareness.
• Assist with events and fundraising activities in the local area.

Skills

Passion for community work

Good communication skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Job description

About The Role

If you’re looking for a varied and flexible role which helps us to reach and support more people affected by dementia than ever before, look no further!

You’ll volunteer with our Fundraising teams to raise awareness in your local community and assist our supporters to raise funds. You’ll help us to identify potential new supporters, to build brand awareness and to inspire people in your local area to know more about dementia. By being one of our Ambassadors, you’ll put your passion for making a difference into action by engaging with our supporters in a variety of ways such as attending events or cheques presentations and helping with bucket collections.

If you are looking for a proactive way of supporting the work of Alzheimer’s Society, then we’d love to hear from you!

Throughout the year we hold many exciting community events which help us to continue our work supporting everyone affected by dementia. By volunteering at these events you will be helping us to ensure that everyone who attends has a great experience and leaves feeling passionate about our cause.

You could help at a one-off event or choose to support at several events in your local area throughout the year.

You may be supporting fundraising activity at events, for example holding collection buckets or selling merchandise. You might be helping to raise awareness about dementia and our services, for example handing out flyers or you could be meeting and greeting attendees.

Supporting and organising events across the Merseyside area which can include weekdays, evenings and weekends for 2-5 hours minimum per month.

To apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page.

Interested? To apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page.

You’ll be great for the role if:

• You are passionate about making a difference in your local community and to the lives of people affected by dementia
• You have experience of or an interest in fundraising and raising awareness
• You have good communication skills and enjoy engaging with people
• You are self-motivated, organised and confident to volunteer independently
• You are over the age of 16

If you find completing online applications difficult, please don't let this stop you from applying....please call or email us and we can support you with the application process. You can contact the Volunteering Support Team by emailing [e-mail] or call on 0300 222 5706

About Alzheimer's Society

About Alzheimer’s Society

Alzheimer’s Society is here for everyone affected by dementia.

By 2025, an estimated 1 million people will be living with the condition in the UK, and many millions more carers, partners, families and friends will be affected.

Dementia is a complex condition, and there’s no one-size fits all solution but until we find a cure, our aim is to transform lives today.

We do this by:

• Providing flexible support servicesso that people with dementia, their carers and loved ones, can access expert advice and guidance, support through their most challenging days, and a safe space to turn when they need it.
• Being a force for change - using research and influencing to push for breakthroughs that will change the lives of people affected by dementia now and in future.

Our Values

Determined to make a difference:We're passionate, we're focused and we make a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Trusted expert:We're listening, we're learning and we use experience and evidence.

Better together:We're open, we combine our strengths and we achieve more together.

Compassionate:We're kind, we're honest and we don't shy away from challenges.

Equal opportunities

Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities.

Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.
This means ensuring our recruitment processes are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible to everyone.We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.