Volunteer Events Coordinator

RSPCA Pension Scheme Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An animal welfare charity in Milton Keynes seeks a Volunteer Events Coordinator to support fundraising events. This role requires good communication and organisation skills, with responsibilities like coordinating activities, liaising with stakeholders, and managing paperwork. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn new skills and make a significant impact on animal welfare while working in a fun, supportive environment. Flexible hours are available to suit your schedule.

Benefits

Meet new people and make friends

Learn new skills for your CV

Support in a fun community environment

Make a difference to animal welfare

Ongoing support and training

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, just good communication skills and enthusiasm.
• Support and guidance provided during the role.

Responsibilities

• Contact stallholders to follow up on payments and documents.
• Keep Google Drive and spreadsheets tidy and up to date.
• Reach out to local businesses for raffle prizes and donations.
• Complete event paperwork and liaise with organisers.
• Coordinate with shop teams for item arrangements.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Enthusiasm for helping

Tools

Google Drive

Job description

Would you like to help our Events & fundraising team?We’re looking for a friendly, organised person who can give just a few hours a week to support our events team at the MK RSPCA. This flexible role can be done in the day or evenings of your choice, and it’s a great way to make a real difference behind the scenes!

Overview of opportunity

Our Events Coordinators are vital in helping us organise fundraising events. This is an excellent volunteering opportunity which would enable you to play a major role in our fundraising activities, really put your flair into the role, and gain a vast amount of personal satisfaction and achievement in return.

About the RSPCA

Founded in 1824 we have been saving animals for almost 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity around. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering.

Through our numerous campaigns, we seek to raise standards of care, and awareness of issues, affecting animals today. We rely heavily on our volunteers who play a significant role in enabling us to carry out this important animal welfare work every day!

The RSPCA Milton Keynes & North Bucks Branch

The Milton Keynes & North Bucks Branch is one of the branches of RSPCA, but we are also a separately registered charity looking after animals in our local area. Much of the animal welfare work of RSPCA is carried out through local branches, which is run by volunteers who have the support of the National Society of RSPCA.

Volunteer Events Coordinator responsibilities

• Contacting stallholders to follow up on payments and documents
• Keeping our shared Google Drive and spreadsheets tidy and up to date
• Reaching out to local businesses for raffle prizes, donations, or sponsorships
• Completing event paperwork and liaising with organisers
• Coordinating with shop teams to gather donated items and arranging drop-off/collection

What we are looking for in a volunteer Events Coordinator

You don’t need prior experience - just good communication skills, a bit of organisation, and enthusiasm for helping our events run smoothly. We’ll provide guidance and support, so you feel confident in the role.

What we can offer you as a volunteer Events Coordinator

• Meet new people and make new friends
• Learn great new skills to add to your CV
• Volunteer in a fun environment at the heart of the local community
• You'll be making a huge difference to the welfare of animals
• Ongoing support, training and guidance will be provided.

How to Apply:

If you’ve got the drive and compassion to volunteer with the RSPCA and are passionate about improving animal welfare, we’d love to hear from you!

Please visit our website to learn more about what we do.

Join us in making a real difference to the lives of animals in need.

Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. Dependent on the role we may ask you to provide contact details for two referees

Other information

Location

Milton Keynes

When you can volunteer

• Morning
• Afternoon
• Evening
• Night
• Mo
• Tu
• We
• Th
• Fr
• Sa
• Su

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