Enthusiastic and passionate about making life better for carers? This role is a fantastic way to be connected to your local community and make new friends whilst raising money on behalf of Carers UK in your local community
There are lots of different aspects to the role and you can choose which activities to take on. Options include:
• raising awareness of Carers UK and how people can support us by giving talks or running an information stand
• placing collection tins in your local shops/ businesses
• promoting fundraising campaigns and appeals
• building links with local groups or businesses who could fundraise for Carers UK eg sports clubs and faith based organisations
• holding bucket collections in local supermarkets, stations or town centre
You’ll be able to gain fundraising skills, meet new people, add value to your local community and gain skills in event management.
As well as the Carers UK Volunteering Handbook and your Community Fundraising Volunteer Handbook, you will gain direct support from the Fundraising Team. All volunteers are invited to our regular online meetups, where you can catch up with other volunteers and find support. We will also send you a regular volunteering newsletter by email, packed with the latest informatoin and updates for volunteers.
be pro-active and enthusiastic
have good organisational skills
good knowledge of local area and the ability to build links in your community
a passion for improving support for carers
flexibility and willingness to get involved
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St Joseph’s Hospice relies on the generosity and support of our local community. We need to raise around £7 million a year to keep the Hospice running and source income through a number of channels.
