Regional Fundraising Volunteer, RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS

Guardian Jobs; Plymouth; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking charity as a Regional Fundraising Volunteer, where you will play a vital role in generating income and raising awareness for mental health initiatives. This rewarding position allows you to engage with your community, organize local fundraising events, and inspire others to support a crucial cause. With training and support, you will help amplify the impact of essential services while gaining invaluable experience. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to motivate others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Passionate about mental health and community service.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others for fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing local fundraising events and activities.
• Promote awareness of the organization’s work in the community.
• Engage with supporters through various communication channels.

Skills

Event planning

Community engagement

Communication skills

Motivational skills

Creativity

Job description

Amazing, giving, and inspiring are just a few words we would use to describe our volunteers.

Our volunteers play an integral part in the services we provide and the people we support. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will really make a difference whilst gaining experience along the way, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.

About The Role

As a Regional Fundraising Volunteer, you will support Rethink Mental Illness in generating income, raising awareness, and building community engagement through local fundraising initiatives. The role will involve event planning and support, and public engagement to help achieve regional fundraising goals.

You will play a major part in bringing to life regional fundraising activities in line with our “Rethink in the Community" concept and increase regional awareness to generate much needed additional income and amplify the impact of the work Rethink Mental Illness do.

You will receive training and regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role.

Regional locations

Whilst this is a home based role, you will occasionally attend events within your region. We're particularly interested in receiving applications from people who live in the following areas:

• Yorkshire & Northeast: Newcastle, Gateshead, York, Sunderland
• Northwest: Manchester, Liverpool, Stoke-on-Trent
• Midlands: Birmingham, Solihull, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton, Walsall
• Southwest: Gloucester, Bristol, Plymouth, North Devon, South Devon, Cornwall
• East of England: Norfolk, Norwich, Ipswich

What you will be doing as a Regional Fundraising Volunteer:

• Support and assist in organising and participating in local fundraising events.
• Help with event logistics, set-up, and participant engagement to ensure smooth delivery.
• Take part in local initiatives acquiring donors and do it yourself fundraisers.
• Increase awareness of the organisation’s work by helping to promote regional fundraising activity.
• Represent the organisation at schools, community groups, and public events, delivering presentations to inspire support.
• Communicate with supporters via phone, email, and face-to-face interactions.
• Attend and contribute to meetings with the fundraising team and supporters to share updates and ideas.

What will make you a great fit for this role?

You will have good knowledge of your local community and be passionate about making a difference to those severely affected by mental illness. You will also have:

• The ability to organise events and activities
• The ability to inspire and motivate others
• Good communication skills
• Creative ideas to promote diverse fundraising activities
• Dedication to our cause

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact [e-mail]

Who are we?

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”

It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like it’s key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us and we appreciate differences through inclusion and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. We support staff networks for our Black, Asian, and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We aim to become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider. We have a Race Equality Action Plan that demonstrates our commitment to accountability and progress towards this goal.

We actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those with lived experience, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and people from BAME backgrounds.