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Guide Dogs - Could you be our next Fundraising Group Secretary?

  • VO86199
  • Home-based volunteering

Description

We are Guide Dogs and we’re here to help people with sight loss live the life they choose. Our ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full.

We don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for people and families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well.

What does the role involve?
Are you an organised person with strong administration skills who enjoys being part of a team? Fundraising secretaries do a fantastic job in keeping our fundraising groups running efficiently... From taking minutes, maintaining accurate records, booking collections and writing letters of thanks to our supporters, the tasks are engaging and most importantly you'll be making a real difference by helping Guide Dogs to provide life changing services to people living with sight loss to help them to live their lives independently!

Organisation aims and objectives

Our ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full.

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Frequency and commitment details

The time required for this role is flexible

Restrictions

Experience required: This role requires good communication skills, good interpersonal skills and access to your own equipment (i.e. computer). This role would be great for anyone with admin skills or who wanted to gain these types of skills for their CV.
Travel details: Home based with some travel in local area.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Agree expenses will be covered.
Taster details: We're happy to have a chat with you about the role before applying to give you a bit more information and let you ask any questions that you might have! Please contact VolunteerScotNI@guidedogs.org.uk for more information.
Training details: Full training and ongoing support is provided. Volunteer receive training for their specific role and an induction to Guide Dogs. Volunteers will have a key staff contact for support.

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