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Volunteer Fundraiser

  • VO92730

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Volunteer Community Fundraiser
Would you like to make a difference to the lives of people with
autism or learning disabilities by helping to raise funds in your local
community? Have fun? Discover new interests? Meet new people?
Look no further than our fantastic volunteer fundraiser opportunity!
Equal Futures creates connections for people with a learning
disability or autism and their family carers through Circles of
Support, befriending and social events. You will work as part of
a small team of dedicated volunteers to organise fundraising
events, such as coffee mornings, raffles and auctions, quiz nights
and suppers, and support other fundraisers who get involved in
local events, such as the KiltWalk. You will benefit from ongoing
skills development as well as friendly, professional support from
our Project Coordinators and Fundraising staff.
What will you do as a Volunteer Fundraiser?
You will meet with a small group of Volunteer Fundraisers on
a regular basis to come with up with ideas to raise funds for our
small charity. You’ll plan, book and execute community-centric
events, with support from professional fundraisers, identify which
resources you’ll need and liaise with local organisations to get
things underway. You’ll use your passion and enthusiasm to win
support from local companies and businesses and help to ensure
Equal Futures is their charity of choice.
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You’ll enjoy lots of benefits being a Volunteer Fundraiser, such as:
• Learning from an experienced and knowledgeable team
• Meeting new people and having fun
• Volunteering on a flexible basis that fits in with your life
• Access to free training and regular support
• Social opportunities with other Volunteers
• Improved self-esteem & confidence
• Improved communication skills
• Advantageous for relevant careers
• Reduced loneliness and better mental health
• Feeling valued in our friendly team
• Seeing the difference that you’re making to people’s lives
Personal Attributes
Raising funds requires people with different strengths working
together, so whether you’re naturally outgoing and love talking to
new people or prefer to coordinate and plan rather than being front
and centre, you will thrive in this role. You don’t need previous
experience of fundraising or learning disabilities as we offer excellent
training and ongoing support. Your passion, enthusiasm and ability
to inspire others in your community to support our work is all that
you need to bring. You will be joining a happy, fun and friendly team
where you are valued and have a sense of belonging.
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and
will work flexibly with you to ensure your volunteering journey is a
positive and satisfying experience.
To apply, please contact:
Edinburgh and Lothians area:
Jane.Mcallister@equalfutures.org.uk | 0771 334 2311
North Lanarkshire area:
Donna.McCallum@equalfutures.org.uk | 0792 139 7615
Ayrshire area:
Shona.Fleming@equalfutures.org.uk | 0778 751 6597
Glasgow Area:
Stacey.Burgess@equalfutures.org.uk 07590965527
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opportunity join benefit role support activities benefits
all apply events engage community professional provide
social media strategies awareness looking purpose volunteers recruiting
goal organisation vision mission values board
skills attributes chat fundraising support benefits
attributes
opportunity join benefit role support activities benefits
all apply events engage community professional provide
social media strategies awareness looking purpose volunteers recruiting
goal organisation vision mission values board
skills attributes chat fundraising support benefits
attributes
opportunity join benefit role support activities benefits
all apply events engage community professional provide
social media strategies awareness looking purpose volunteers recruitin

Organisation aims and objectives

Equal Futures is an organisation set up by a group of parents with a family member with a learning disability. This gives a unique viewpoint to the range of challenges families face when they want to make sure that their sons and daughters live a good life. Many families feel isolated; unsure where to ask for help. Most people with disabilities will have social care services to provide support for daily living. But there is often a lack of understanding in these services that people want more than this. Everyone wants friends too – this is where Equal Futures can help.

Frequency and commitment details

As and when required

Restrictions

Experience required: Happy to contact local organisations Proactive Organise fundraising events
Travel details: Local to volunteers area.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses details: Full travel and activity expenses reimbursed
Training details: Full induction training On going training and support from Project Coordinators
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

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