Description

We need dedicated volunteers to support the regional development team to deliver high-quality care to supporters in order to continue our vital work. Getting out and about in the community is a vital part to raising both funds and awareness for the charity and we simply can’t have the reach we need without volunteers!
What you’ll get out of the role:
• Meeting new people in your community and working as part of our skilled and friendly fundraising team
• A flexible volunteering opportunity that you can fit around your lifestyle
• Relevant training by MDUK
What you’ll be doing:
As an Ambassador you will be a representative for Muscular Dystrophy UK.
• You will use your influence and contacts with local small businesses and individuals in your area to help build Muscular Dystrophy UK networks and fundraising partnerships.
• You will be confident in speaking about the cause and the work of the charity; developing relationships with key supporters and individuals in the process.
• Raising awareness of who we are and what we do is very important. So we are looking for a proactive volunteer who will seek out speaking opportunities and make asks on behalf of the charity to attend events where further awareness can be raised.
Specific tasks may include:
• Introduce your Regional Development Manager to decision makers in local companies and community organisations.
• Promoting small business involvement in our Go Bright day and Bake a Difference and/or any other suitable initiatives and events.
• Using your experience to help Muscular Dystrophy UK maximise returns from our small business partnerships and local media partnerships.
• Making introductions to key community figures, groups and networks (e.g. MPs, mayors, WI, golf clubs, rotaries etc).
• Helping us to recruit skilled volunteers from your networks.
• Providing feedback to help us improve and develop the way we work.
• Attending events and meetings on behalf of Muscular Dystrophy UK. The events and activities the charity is invited to vary from large conferences or fundraising balls through to other fundraising activities such as supporter coffee mornings, quiz nights and cheque presentation opportunities.
• Speaking about muscular dystrophy and the work of the charity in fighting muscle disease.
• Recognising opportunities to exchange contact details and develop relationships.

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.

Restrictions

Travel details: The opportunity can be done from home, or travelling within the local area to attend events and organise events on behalf of the charity.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer