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Fundraising Engagement Assistant

  • Save the Children
  • VO72653

Description

Save the Children are looking to engage as many people as possible to get them donating, fundraising and raising awareness. You can help this process through your local networks. This is a terrific role for you to get stuck into and all you’ll need is a computer and a phone.

By researching local businesses, schools and organisations, you’ll also look for potential opportunities and different ways to promote local fundraising activities happening in your community. So, you’ll need to feel confident speaking to different people over the phone, using the internet to carry out research and creating a spreadsheet or report for your Community Fundraising Manager. And once you've done that, you could get involved in the organisation and delivery of different events and initiatives. Each local community is different and with your help we can make the most of the interests and opportunities your local one provides.

Organisation aims and objectives

At Save the Children, we believe in changing children’s future, we operate in the UK and around the world to ensure children are safe and healthy. We support them to learn, grow and become who they want to be. Our shops help raise vital funds, and our volunteers are the leading force in making this possible. Your donation of time, creativity and kindness can help us change the future for children all over the world!

Frequency and commitment details

Approximately 2 hours per week for initial period of 6 months

Restrictions

Under Save the Children’s safeguarding policy, a child is under 18 of age and we can’t take on volunteers under 18
Experience required: Outgoing, ability to use internet and email, good understanding of the local community, local networks and ability to speak to people
Travel details: Dundee & Angus
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Public transport costs reimbursed on production of tickets purchased. Mileage paid at 45p/mile. As discussed between volunteer and Community Fundraising Manager
Taster available: Yes
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

Last updated 3 months ago

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