Fundraising activities organiser

Get InVOLved Norfolk; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A community playgroup in Norwich is seeking an assistant to help organize fundraising events and activities for children and their families. The role involves working with volunteers in a friendly atmosphere, and no prior experience is required. Sessions occur on Tuesday mornings, providing an opportunity to make meaningful contributions while gaining references for future employment or education.

Benefits

Reimbursement of costs

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 years.
• No experience necessary.
• Ability to organize activities and events.

Responsibilities

• Organize fundraising events and activities for the playgroup.
• Work alongside other volunteers and support provided.

Job description

A weekly stay and play for babies and children aged 0-5 years and their parents/carers.

Summary

Assistant needed to organize fundraising events and activities for our voluntary run community playgroup.

Detailed description

We are a long established, busy, thriving playgroup renowned for our friendly atmosphere running weekly sessions (term time) on an entirely voluntary basis. In 2024, we were awarded the Norfolk Parent & Toddler Group Quality Mark. In 2025, we were shortlisted for Community Organisation of the Year in Broadland District Council's Community Awards.

We are seeking an assistant to arrange items such as raffles, cake sales, tombolas, collections of pre‑loved items, and themed events such as at Christmas, Easter, and Halloween. You will work alongside other volunteers and support will be provided.

Our sessions are Tuesday mornings (school term time) 8:30 or 8:45am to 11:15 or 11:30am. No experience necessary. Minimum age 16 years. A written reference (for a future employment) or feedback report (for educational purposes) can be provided. Do get in touch if you have any questions.

What we will provide to volunteers

• Reimbursement of costs.

Getting there

We are within easy walking distance of Lingwood Train Station (direct trains from Norwich) and opposite bus stop served by buses from Rail Station/City Centre/Cringleford/Newmarket Road. Free car parking at venue.