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Local Events Coordinator/ Fundraiser Volunteer

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Local Event Coordinator Role
As a small charitable organisation, we are seeking a local event coordinator volunteer to support with our local event activities. This is a key role within our team as an unfunded rescue we rely on our events and donations to support the continued running of the charity.
The time required will very throughout the month depending on the number and size of the events being planned.

Role Summary
You will be an enthusiastic individual ideally with experience of fundraising and/or event management and an interest in animal welfare. You will be organized with great communication skills and be confident picking up the phone to follow-up on potential leads.
You will be confident using social media platforms to research and promote our events. You will be confident working with a team of enthusiastic volunteers and ensuring individuals are completing actions as promised. You will be a team player, communicating and obtaining feedback from the trustees and our general manager.

Volunteer Responsibilities
• Investigate and bring creative ideas for fundraising events to the table
• Organise and oversee events including:
o Co-ordinating with general manager for volunteer support
o Working with venues and suppliers
o Reaching out for donations and supplies to support the event
o Promoting the event to local communities
o Set-up of venue
o Managing the volunteers on the day
o Reporting back to the team on how the event went and any lessons for next time
• Commit to organizing and hosting at least one local event per quarter – includes
booking locations, advertising, coordinating with volunteers, venue set-up and
promotion of the event.
• Able to visit Ayr site at least every 2 months (and prior to/ following events) to sort,
collect and return event supplies and donations

Organisation aims and objectives

Saving and Rehoming Strays is a small SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation No SC051584) based in Scotland with a mission to rescue and rehome dogs in the UK. As well as UK dogs we also partner with organisations in Europe, principally Romania, to identify dogs in need and support their path to finding a forever home. We believe in rescue without borders and that every dog deserves an opportunity to find a family of their own. Saving and Rehoming Strays is run by small team, primarily volunteers, giving their time for admin, fundraising, and looking after of the dogs in our care plus experienced rescuers in Romania and the UK. We have a small rehoming centre in Scotland where our dogs will go for assessment, rehabilitation and ultimately rehoming in an environment not like traditional rehoming centres. Where appropriate our dogs live in groups and experience time with volunteers to allow them opportunity to socialise and get them ready to go to a new home. Alternatively, our dogs go to forever foster homes for their retirement.

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Restrictions

Experience required: Skills • IT competence (including Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Publisher etc.) • Excellent written and verbal communications skills, • Fundraising/event experience preferred • Marketing experience (not critical but must be competent with social media) • Ability to operate within a small, passionate leadership team, • Ability to motivate and encourage volunteers
Travel details: Our rescue can be a little tricky to reach by public transport and therefore access to a car would be preferable (which would also be beneficial to running local events).
Minimum age: 18

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Taster available: Yes

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