In this role, you will support the Fundraising Group Coordinator in raising money in your local community through collections, social events, and tea parties.

Detailed description

What you’ll be doing

We rely on volunteers like you to help us improve the lives of people with sight loss. In this role your support will include:

Supporting in organising and attending events and collections in your local area, such as Make Every Cuppa Count events. Informing your key contact and relevant members of these events.
Supporting in building relationships with local networks, organisations, schools, and social groups to host events or to name their own puppy.
Delegating tasks and responsibilities to other volunteers within your fundraising group in the absence of the Fundraising Group Coordinator.
Supporting in making sure fundraising policies and procedures are followed; including all roles are maintaining their required records.

You’ll have

Ideally you will:

Be able to generate enthusiasm and motivate people.
Have good communication and networking skills.
Have a passion for organising events.

If you don’t feel you tick every box but are sure this role is the one for you, please get in touch and tell us why. We’re open to suggestions and happy to chat with you to find out what’s possible!

You’ll get

Volunteering is a two-way street, so in return for your time you will get a dedicated volunteer manager/key contact who will help you settle in and support you during your time with us. You’ll also get:

The opportunity to share your skills in networking and planning or develop new skills for future career development.
The satisfaction in knowing you are supporting people with sight loss to live actively, independently, and well.
An opportunity to interact with others, including people within Guide Dogs and members of the public.
A sense of pride in hosting and organising events to help support Guide Dogs.

Training and support

This role has 1 hour of training and then you’ll be ready to go!

If you have questions about the training requirements, we can answer these at your interview along with any other support or accessibility needs you may have.

Volunteering for Guide Dogs should never leave you out of pocket. We’ll make sure we pay any expenses related to your volunteering with us in line with our policy.

What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra support

Getting there

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About Guide Dogs South West

Guide Dogs is a charity which provide a wide range of services to support blind and partially sighted people.

Our ambition is for a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support to live their lives to the full and we will not rest until people who are blind and partially sighted can enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else.

Every hour, another person in the UK loses their sight, if this was to happen to you, Guide Dogs is there to make sure you receive the help and support you need.

On a daily basis our work transforms the lives of many people, helping them to lead lives of independence and freedom and we wouldn’t be able to do this without the support and dedication of our incredible volunteers.

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