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Fundraising Group Co-ordinator

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Description

Our Fundraising Groups extend our reach across the UK, building awareness of the charity and raising vital funds.
We're looking to develop new fundraising groups around the country, bringing together small groups of individuals who'd like to act as enthusiastic ambassadors for MDUK, raising awareness of muscle-wasting conditions. As the volunteer group co-ordinator, your role will be to work closely with MDUK staff to set up a new group in your area.

Why volunteer?
You'll meet new people, develop your leadership, teamwork, fundraising and communication skills, and you'll be doing something meaningful for people affected by muscle-wasting conditions in your local area.

As a Fundraising Group co-ordinator, you will be:

Working closely with your MDUK Regional Development Manager to identify great opportunities to fundraise and raise awareness in your local area
Building relationships with prospective group members in your area
Supporting with admin and research to get the new group off the ground.

Organisation aims and objectives

Our main aim is to raise money to fund research to find the causes of and cures for muscular dystrophy. To support those who are or have suffered from any form of muscular dystrophy.

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We estimate a commitment of around 1 day per week, but this can be split over different days and times depending on your availability.

Frequency and commitment details

We estimate a commitment of around 1 day per week, but this can be split over different days and times depending on your availability.

Restrictions

Experience required: We're looking for volunteers with good communication, IT and organisational skills, who are passionate about making things happen in their local community.
Minimum age: 18

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