Description

Could you help to raise vital funds for SSAFA in your local area? You don’t need a military background, just the ability to get on with all kinds of people, some basic I.T skills and good written and spoken English. If you already have some fundraising experience that would be great too but it’s not essential.

As a Fundraising Coordinator, you would work with your local SSAFA branch to develop a Fundraising Plan. You would be central to delivering this local plan to raise funds through a range of local sources including grants, trusts, appeals, collections.

As Fundraising Coordinator, you would work with your local SSAFA branch to develop a Fundraising Plan. You would be central to delivering this local plan to raise funds through a range of local sources including grants, trusts, appeals, collections and events

Why do we need you?
SSAFA branches rely on a regular charitable income to fund all the necessities behind our support for clients. This includes volunteer travel expenses, phone bills, publicity and grants for clients in urgent needs. A varied programme of fundraising also keeps the SSAFA profile high in the local community. We’d love to hear from you if you could help by coordinating this vital aspect of your local SSAFA branch.

What can you gain from this volunteering role?
Use your skills, knowledge and life experience to benefit others
Give tangible and practical support to your local branch by raising funds used directly to support client
Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
Experience, training, and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.

What are we looking for?
Friendly and approachable people with good communication skills including written and spoken English
Confident to deal with the public, potential clients, volunteers, other agencies and SSAFA colleagues – face-to-face, by phone, email or via social media
Experience of running events and or submitting funding applications would be welcome but not essential
Ability to send and receive emails – you will receive your own SSAFA email address
Ability to make enquires about fundraising opportunities by phone, email, letter or by filling in forms
Reliable attitude, keep appointments, update the branch regarding your availability
Ability to maintain confidentiality and keep information safely
Access to public transport or a car to get to meetings and events

Equality, diversity and inclusion
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support disabled volunteers, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as non-disabled volunteers.

Organisation aims and objectives

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. Our teams of trained volunteers and employees provide practical, emotional and financial assistance to the Armed Forces community enabling them to thrive.

Frequency and commitment details

This is a flexible role with a requirement to attend regular meetings with the branch executive team.

Restrictions

Experience required: • Friendly and approachable people with good communication skills including written and spoken English. • Confident to deal with the public, potential clients, volunteers, other agencies and SSAFA colleagues – face-to-face, by phone, email or via social media. • Experience of running events and or submitting funding applications would be welcome but not essential. • Ability to send and receive emails – you will receive your own SSAFA email address. • Ability to make enquires about fundraising opportunities by phone, email, letter or by filling in forms • Reliable attitude, keep appointments, update the branch regarding your availability. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and keep information safely. • Access to public transport or a car to get to meetings and events.
Travel details: Travel is required across Inverness and Western Isles depending upon where you are located and the events that are organised.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: We cover all travel, accommodation for training if required and subsistence. Car travel at 45 p per mile.
Training details: What about training and support? Online training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe Access to a range of e-learning courses, fundraising guidance, and marketing materials Volunteer Development Manager (per region) Fundraising Manager (per region) Fundraising and Marketing teams based at our central office Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses