As a charity obtaining funding and raise awareness is incredibly important to allow us to continue to be sustainable and be able to offer and extend our services to the community.
You will be assisting the Project Officer in organising events, community engagement, fundraising initiatives, awareness and promotion of the charity, supporting various fundraising activities.
Connecting with the public to promote the charity and encourage donations. This can involve attending community events,
Communicating with potential and existing donors to explain the charity's work. This may include building relationships with individuals, businesses, and groups.
Fundraising Initiatives:
Supporting various fundraising activities,
Awareness and Promotion:
Raising awareness about the charity and its work through various means,
Working with the Project Officer to develop fundraising initiatives within the community. Connecting with the public and/or local businesses to explain the charity's work and purpose. Support fundraising activities, this could be the setting up/manning of stalls at events, helping with the distribution of leaflets and adverts in the area.
We welcome new ideas for fundraising, creating events, and initiative to try something new.
Communication Skills: Ability to effectively engage with the public and explain the charity's work.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other volunteers and staff.
Enthusiasm and Motivation: A passion for the charity's mission and a willingness to contribute time and effort.
Adaptability: Ability to adjust to different fundraising activities and events.
Examples of Tasks:
Manning a stall at a fundraising event.
Distributing flyers and promoting the charity.
Engaging with potential donors at community events.
Helping to plan and execute a fundraising event.
Supporting online fundraising campaigns.
Participating in fundraising challenges.
Promoting the charity on social media.
Within County Durham area, roles will be discussed in due course. Dependent on where an event is taking place. Some parts of the role may also be remote, online
Training will be given, expenses on a local level and can be discussed in due course
Training and development of fundraising and charity business. Working in a small friendly team, references can be given on request.
Working within a small, friendly and diverse team
• Comprehensive induction, training, and ongoing support.
• Valuable experience for those seeking a career in
marketing, social media and third sector, event management
• Learn about Stronger Together's campaigning work.
• References after 4 months of volunteering
A DBS will need to be undertaken ahead of working within post and training.
Recognition of Quality Volunteer Experience
