VOLUNTEER - Royal Berkshire Charity (unpaid)

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity in Berkshire seeks volunteers to support NHS patient care and staff wellbeing through fundraising and community engagement. This role involves representing the charity at events and raising awareness of its cause. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and reside in the Berkshire area. Training and full support will be provided, and volunteers can gain valuable experience while contributing to a good cause.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and live in the Berkshire area.

Responsibilities

• Support local charity events and functions.
• Raise awareness and funds for the Royal Berkshire Charity.

Job description

VOLUNTEER - Royal Berkshire Charity (unpaid)

If you live in the Berkshire area, are aged 18 or over, and would like to give your time to support a local charity, we'd love to hear from you.

Why do we need your help?

Volunteering with the Royal Berks Charity demonstrates your commitment to protecting your local hospital, NHS patient care and experience, and staff wellbeing. The Royal Berks Charity raises money to support NHS patients, staff, and volunteers in ways above and beyond what NHS funding can ordinarily provide. The Royal Berks Charity needs help both to raise awareness of the cause and to raise funds. Our Corporate/Community Ambassadors play a vital role in representing the Charity at local events and functions, speaking about our work and the importance of the funds our supporters raise.

Please read the role requirement document carefully and detail the volunteer role you are interested in applying for in the personal statement box.

Main duties of the job

How will I be trained and supported?

• You will receive a full induction to the Royal Berkshire Charity and to your role
• You will have a member of staff as a named contact who will support you and answer any queries you have
• You will be given any equipment and information necessary to carry out your role
• Reimbursement for any expenses incurred (with prior agreement)

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job responsibilities

What can I gain from volunteering with you?

• The satisfaction of knowing that you are making a valuable contribution to your local NHS charity
• Be a part of a friendly team that makes a difference in the community
• Utilising your existing skills as well as developing and learning new ones

Person Specification

Education

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experience£0 pa (no salary, its unpaid volunteer work)