Community Fundraising Volunteer

Go Vol Herts; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity organization in Milton Keynes seeks volunteers to support community fundraising efforts. Responsibilities include planning and promoting events and engaging with various community groups. Ideal candidates are friendly, organized, and passionate about making a difference. Experience in fundraising is a bonus but not essential. This role offers a chance to develop skills and make a real impact in the community.

Benefits

Training and support

Reimbursement of reasonable expenses

Qualifications

• Passionate about the organisation’s mission.
• Ability to engage with the public confidently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and supporting community fundraising activities.
• Represent the organisation at community events.
• Help recruit and coordinate volunteers for fundraising activities.
• Build relationships with local groups.
• Promote fundraising campaigns through social media.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Organised and reliable

Friendly and enthusiastic

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Previous fundraising or event experience

Job description

Great Bramingham Lane, Luton, LU3 4HD, United Kingdom

Overview

Role Purpose: To support the organisation’s fundraising efforts by engaging with the local community, helping to raise vital funds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, promoting, and supporting community fundraising activities and events (eg fundraising stalls or other activity in the community, delivering talks, collecting donations and assisting the community fundraising team with seasonal activities such as Easter and Christmas).
• Represent the organisation at local events and community groups.
• Help recruit and coordinate other volunteers for fundraising activities.
• Build relationships with local schools, clubs and community groups to encourage support.
• Share fundraising ideas and contribute to team planning sessions. Promote fundraising campaigns via social media and local networks.

Skills & Qualities Needed

• Friendly, enthusiastic, and confident engaging with the public.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised and reliable, with attention to detail.
• Passionate about the organisation’s mission.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous fundraising or event experience is a bonus but not essential.

What You’ll Gain

• Experience in community engagement and fundraising.
• Opportunity to develop communication, event planning, and teamwork skills.
• A chance to make a real difference in your community.
• Training, support, and reimbursement of reasonable expenses.
• 18+
• Two satisfactory references
• We will provide on-site relevant training for you to fulfil the role

Location: Keech Hospice, external community across our referral areas - Bedfordshire/Hertfordshire/Milton Keynes.

Time Commitment: Ad-hoc (activity dependant), occasional evenings and weekends, busy seasonal periods

If you’re interested in this role please complete an application form to start the process off.

Keech Hospice is the adult hospice for Luton and south Bedfordshire, and the children’s hospice for Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes.