Fundraising & Events Volunteer

Purpose of role

The main purpose of this role is to provide administrative and practical support to the Fundraising Team. You will help us to look after fundraisers in our local community and research new fundraising prospects such as companies, rotaries and schools. You will also help the Fundraising & Marketing Team prepare for upcoming events.

Your role can be flexible depending on your skills and experience with elements including data inputting, researching prospects, event preparation and supporter stewardship.

Please see the role description for a full list of the volunteer group roles available.  

Main tasks

The main tasks for this role are as follows:

  • Help with preparation for events including gathering marketing materials, communicating with volunteers, creating posters.
  • Researching new fundraising prospects including companies, community organisations, local events and schools.
  • Represent the charity at community events, fairs, and awareness days including evening and weekends. Help set up and welcome participants.
  • Support community fundraisers by checking in with supporters, answering queries and encouraging them with their fundraising activities and challenge events
  • Helping to promote fundraising events through social media and local community networks.
  • Gather photos, stories and feedback from fundraising activities to help showcase the impact of our work and raise awareness of the charity
  • Writing thank you letters and arranging colleague signed thank you cards for supporters
  • Support with preparation and supervision at corporate volunteering days.
  • Help maintain fundraising records including updating supporter information and collecting, counting and recording donations.
  • Help package and distribute fundraising resources to supporters/potential supporters.

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  • Responsible to Fundraising Team
  • Working base Watford Wellbeing Centre
  • Volunteering Hours Minimum 4 hours per week

Benefits

  • Access to training and development opportunities
  • Be part of a respected charity
  • Full induction training
  • Increase your understanding of mental health
  • Ongoing 1-to-1 and group support