Last year Orkney raised £3000 for the British Heart Foundation mostly though the work of one volunteer. She would love to be part of a group here in Orkney to be able to raise more and organise efforts that would be impossible as a lone volunteer. You would be helping to fund innovative, world-class research, helping us discover new ways to identify, diagnose, treat and repair your heart. So you can continue making memories with the people you love. Are you someone who enjoys working with others? Can you help raise money to fund life saving research? Join our network of over 250 community fundraising groups and over 3,000 volunteers who represent the BHF in local communities across the UK. Our Fundraising Groups are volunteers who come together in their local communities to hold exciting fundraising events, raise awareness, and have a lot of fun while they do it. Their support is vital to our work as it helps to power our pioneering research. As part of this role you will be: • Supporting your local group to organise and run fundraising events • Representing the charity in your community acting as the face of the BHF • Inspiring others to support the BHF and get involved • Collecting donations in aid of the BHF within your local community What we can offer you: We offer a comprehensive induction to the BHF and training for the role, an opportunity to meet others and fundraise together to beat heart disease. You will receive a volunteer pack and ongoing support from us and flexibility to fit the role around your time and lifestyle. By volunteering with the BHF you will have the opportunity to make new friends, use your skills and learn new ones, have new experiences and a lot of fun! You will be making a huge difference to the lives of heart patients today and future generations by raising vital, lifesaving funds to power our groundbreaking research.

Role Description ▪ Attending invited events, for example community/social group meetings, schools, and cheque presentations to give presentations/talk about the work of Befrienders Highland and the difference we are making, to inspire people to support us through fundraising, or to thank supporters for the fundraising they have completed. ▪ Representing the charity in a professional manner. ▪ Making conversation with members of the public as appropriate and answering questions about the charity. ▪ Promoting and facilitating planned fundraising initiatives and activities. ▪ Working with local businesses and recreational facilities to promote fundraising opportunities and procure raffle prizes. ▪ Liaising with the Coordinators and Fundraising Coordinator from Befrienders Highland. ▪ Support social media and website posting, through provision of photographs, stories, and giving notice of upcoming events/talks. Dress Code • Casual but professional attire • Volunteer ID badge Skills, experience and qualities • Personable, enthusiastic and approachable • Initiative • Confident in public speaking • Experience of organising or attending fundraising events The benefits to you • Experience working with a charitable organisation • A sense of satisfaction and pride for helping to make a valuable difference • Develop your skills • References for future employers • Meet new people What you can expect from Befrienders Highland • An induction session to introduce you to the charity, recognise your skills and identify any ongoing support you may need from us to fulfil the role • A designated point of contact for support and guidance, when needed • Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses, for example, travelling to and from the fundraising venue, small value prizes for quiz nights • Provision of some promotional material for events (e.g. banners, contents for goody bags) • Wee Blether Newsletter Time commitment This is a flexible role to suit your availability, and as such there is no minimum time commitment. Fundraising Volunteers will be contacted as appropriate and offered the opportunity to attend events to which we are invited, or may choose to run events themselves to fundraise for the charity. Recruitment Process Complete our simple application form to express your interest in the role. We’ll arrange an informal meeting to discuss your application and the role, before obtaining references. Following this, we’ll invite you to a short induction meeting.

Would you like to play an integral part in supporting Marie Curie? The goal is to increase the level of support in the community through volunteers, local organisations and local businesses. You will work alongside your Community Fundraising Team to help plan the fundraising activities in your local area.

Clachworks CIC are currently looking for a volunteer to compile and submit funding applications for our Tool Library and skills workshops. Funding is needed to allow us to continue with the work that we are doing and to allow us to expand. Responsibilities: • Research and identify sources of funding and grants that match the company’s objectives • Write high quality and winning funding proposals We are looking for self motivated, organised individuals with excellent written communication skills, preferably with expertise in submitting funding applications, to local and national government and other organisations who may advertise funds that we may make applications to. You are able to volunteer from home and as the time required for this opportunity can vary a degree of flexibility is required to meet required deadlines for applications.