Team Fundraiser

Bluecross; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-known animal charity in the United Kingdom is seeking friendly and enthusiastic Fundraisers for a volunteer role. You will help with fundraising initiatives, support local community events, and work with a team to aid pets in need. This role offers the chance to gain valuable experience, meet new people, and contribute positively to your community. Training will be provided, and your efforts will directly benefit animals needing care and support.

Benefits

Variety of experience for your CV

Learn new skills

Community engagement

Training provided

Qualifications

• Must enjoy teamwork and community engagement.
• Comfortable discussing the organization's work.
• Willing to assist with fundraising activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fundraising initiatives in the community.
• Collaborate with team to generate fundraising ideas.
• Support local events and initiatives.

Skills

Friendly and approachable

Team player

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Fundraisers are amazing! These incredible people have a gift for encouraging people to part with their money; all in the name of helping pets in need. Whether you're helping out at a fun dog show, chatting to local businesses to get some fantastic raffle prizes or baking cakes for the next bake sale, the only limit to fundraising ideas is your creativity. We're looking for fun loving fundraisers to join our team. You'll be promised a warm welcome and the opportunity to help pets with some fantastic like minded people. If this sounds like you hit 'apply' and lets get started!

More about this role

Volunteer role

Team Fundraiser

Volunteer manager

Volunteer Coordinator

Where you will be based

Centre

Why we want you

Sick, injured and homeless pets have relied on Blue Cross for help since 1897. Each year, thousands of dogs, cats, small pets and horses turn to the charity’s animal hospitals, clinics and rehoming services for treatment and support.

We would love you to join us and help us help more pets in need. Our centres, hospitals and shops are much loved and at the heart of their communities. Our Fundraising Team help us to promote and raise money for their team at at local events and those being held on site. This could be by helping to gather donations and prizes, helping set up and support fundraising activities at local events or helping with regular fundraising activities at the site.

What you will be doing

• Helping with Blue Cross fundraising initiatives in your local community
• Working with other team fundraisers to generate ideas to raise money for pets
• Supporting your local centre or service at their fundraising events

The skills you need

• You'll need to be friendly and approachable
• You'll need to be a team player and enjoy being with others
• You'll need to be happy to talk about Blue Cross and our work
• You'll need to be comfortable helping with fundraising which might include handling money, setting up stalls and answering questions from the public

What's in it for you

• You’ll gain a variety of experience for your CV
• You’ll learn new skills such as customer service, communication and team working
• You’ll meet new people and get involved with your local community
• We’ll provide you with all the training you need, including our GUEST customer service training
• You’ll be helping more pets in need

Disclaimer

Blue Cross holds inclusion as a core organisational value. We positively encourage applications from eligible volunteers regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. We actively embrace our differences and know that it is our differences that make us unique. You are very welcome at Blue Cross, without the need to hide any part of who you are.

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