Community Fundraising Ambassador - Worcestershire and Herefordshire

Alzheimer's Society; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity for dementia is seeking volunteers to engage with the community and raise awareness about dementia. As an Ambassador, you will assist in fundraising, support local events, and help inspire others in your area. A passion for making a difference is essential. This role offers flexibility with a commitment of 4 hours per month.

Qualifications

• Over the age of 16 and passionate about aiding those affected by dementia.
• Experience or interest in fundraising activities.
• Good communication skills for engaging with people.

Responsibilities

• Volunteer with fundraisers to raise awareness in the community.
• Support local events and engage with supporters.
• Commit to 4 hours per month for volunteering.

Skills

Passionate about making a difference

Experience or interest in fundraising

Good communication skills

Self-motivated and organized

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 cheque presentations and helping with bucket collections.

Support your local Regional Fundraiser by attending events across Worcestershire and Herefordshire. Ideally you are able to travel up to an hour to attend an event. Your local Regional Fundraiser will always endeavour to offer you opportunities which are local to you. The types of events you will be supporting with are cheque presentations, Golf Club charity days, group/club/corporate lunch or dinner events and information stalls. We ask for a commitment of 4 hours per month.

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 Recruitment Team by emailing [e-mail] or call on 0300 222 5706

About Alzheimer’s Society

Please note that all of our volunteering opportunities are based in the UK and you must be living in the UK to volunteer with us. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visa applications but are grateful for your interest in supporting us.

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 services so 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.