Fundraising Volunteer

Fresh Futures group; Huddersfield; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses reimbursed

Training provided

Social events invites

Job summary

Fresh Futures group in Huddersfield seeks volunteers to support fundraising events and initiatives. A commitment of a minimum of two activities a month is required. Training and support will be provided, and travel expenses reimbursed.

Volunteers will engage the public, advocate for Fresh Futures, and help with related tasks like selling tickets and managing donations. This position is a great opportunity to contribute to the community while enjoying a rewarding experience.

Qualifications

• Confidence engaging with the public and encouraging financial support.
• Ability to handle cash/card machines comfortably.
• Preferably access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for fundraising events.
• Distribute flyers/posters and accumulate raffle prizes.
• Sell tickets for fundraising events.
• Represent Fresh Futures at community events.
• Handle cash or card machines for donations.

Job description

Established in 1974, Fresh Futures is a regional charity that supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people, and their families, within Kirklees and surrounding areas.

The Income and Engagement team is responsible for all marketing, fundraising, volunteer management, external engagement and awareness raising of Fresh Futures. As the team grows and establishes itself as a core part of the charity, the community fundraising arm of the team also grows. We are increasingly attending community events and fundraising to the point where the team would benefit from the support of volunteers.

Volunteer Role

Role: Fundraising
Service: Income and Engagement
Key Contact: Income and Engagement Officer
Commitment: Ad Hoc, minimum of 2 activities a month
Training: Induction training and online safeguarding course
DBS: Not required
References: 2x character references are required
Location: Across Kirklees

Role Purpose

To advocate for and support the fundraising events and initiatives at Fresh Futures.

Tasks

• Advocate and spread the word in your network about Fresh Futures challenge fundraising events to aid recruitment.
• Support with flyer/poster distribution and accumulation of raffle prizes throughout the year.
• Help to sell tickets for Fresh Futures fundraising events e.g. wreathe making classes & seasonal raffles.
• Be responsible for representing Fresh Futures at community events e.g. family fun days where the objective is fundraising e.g. running a tombola.
• Be responsible for handling cash or card machines accountable for taking Fresh Futures donations.
• Attend some events that will be on a weekend.

Welcomed Experience and Qualities

Volunteers should show confidence engaging with the public and encouraging financial support for Fresh Futures. They should talk about Fresh Futures with a passion for the cause. It is preferrable for volunteers to have access to their own vehicle but is not essential. Volunteers must feel competent and comfortable handling cash / card machines and taking donations. This role may require you to commit to volunteering on a day over the weekend occasionally.

Support for Volunteers

• Relevant training is provided.
• Access to online and in-person safeguarding training.
• Regular support from our team via phone calls and emails.
• Travel expenses are reimbursed.
• Invited to Fresh Futures induction day.
• Invites to social events throughout the year.

Volunteer Expectations

• Ensure donations received are paid/ brought to Fresh Futures at the earliest opportunity.
• To carry out your volunteering responsibilities to the best of your ability, letting us know if you need any help.
• To complete mandatory training.
• To be reliable and punctual; if unable to attend, contact us with as much notice as possible.
• To respect confidentiality and maintain impartiality.
• To understand the importance of safeguarding policies and procedures and know the relevant people to report any concerns to.
• To adhere to Fresh Futures’ zero discriminatory policy.
• To treat people with respect, being fair, honest, and considerate.
• To respect our policies and procedures as shared with you at Induction and in the Volunteer Handbook.
• To reply to our communications with good time or let us know if you will be unable to answer calls/emails for a significant period of time.
• To accept responsibility for your actions.
• Not to smoke, drink alcohol or use illegal drugs while volunteering or prior to volunteering.
• Observe all health and safety measures put in place for your safety and the safety of others.
• Not to engage in any inappropriate behaviour with other volunteers, staff or attendees (this includes antisocial, romantic, and sexual behaviour).

In return you can expect us

• To provide you with a supportive and rewarding volunteering experience.
• To deliver volunteer induction and training to enable you to carry out your role.
• To give clear instructions of each activity.
• To let you know if we are making any changes and involve you as much as possible in decisions which effect you.
• To support you as much as possible in your volunteering goals such as progressing to employment.
• To recognise and thank you for your valuable contribution to the organisation.
• To empower all our volunteers with the opportunity to give regular feedback during check in sessions.

If you are interested in this role, please complete the application form plus any additional role specific forms found at the top of this page, and return it to [e-mail] before the closing date.