Fundraising Volunteer (Essex)

Last year 786,574 people were offered information and support from Victim Support. As a VS Community Engagement Fundraising Volunteer, you will help us reach more victims of crime.

County/Borough: Essex

Office location: Suite 4, The Chequers, High Street, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0DG

Expected Number of Hours: 3 or more hours per week

DBS required? Enhanced

Police vetting required? No

Closing Date: 28/08/2025

Refno: 6015

Why volunteer with us?

• Make a difference - you will use your local knowledge to share what we do and how we can help.
• Gain skills and experience - you will learn the skills to effectively present and engage.
• Join our community - you will be part of a large community of over 1,500 volunteers and staff.
• Beyond your role - attend one of our many events/webinars and join one of our six Equality, Diversity & Inclusion networks.

Volunteering with Victim Support in Essex

As a Volunteer in Essex, your role will include:

• Identifying fundraising opportunities, organising and attending events and meetings to raise our VS profile.
• Engaging with our local communities to inform them about crime and our work.
• Gaining experience in planning and organising events and delivering presentations.
• Working in partnerships with local Community Voluntary Services (CVS), universities and other local partnership organisations.
• Representing Victim Support at CVS events, university events, pride events and local fetes.

What we ask of you?

In order to join us as a Community Engagement Volunteer, you must:

• Be 18 years of age or over.
• Be able to volunteer for at least 2-4 hours per week, for at least 6 months.
• Complete a 3-day workbook.
• Undertake a DBS check where required.
• Be able to provide two satisfactory references.
• Have an active email address that you are comfortable using in order to engage with VS communications.

Expenses

• All Victim Support volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket expenses incurred whilst volunteering, including travel and lunch.

Diversity Matters

• VS strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard.
• VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
• We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you through the application process.

Want to find out more?

• If you have any questions or would like to find out more about this role, please contact Sarah Read using: Sarah.Read@victimsupport.org.uk or 08081781694.