Cheer Point Volunteer We are looking for warm, friendly volunteers with the ability to energise our cheer points at events. Expand We are looking for warm, friendly volunteers with the ability to energise our cheer points at events. By joining our cheer point team, you’ll be helping to motivate our runners and cyclists to make it around the course, whilst also bagging yourself the best view and soaking up the amazing event day atmosphere. Please sign up and help support our team. Terms: 4-6 hours depending on the event. Based: London Marathon (London) – 3 October Royal Parks Half Marathon (London) – 10 October Additional: We encourage diversity in all our volunteer roles. If you have a disability or additional need and have concerns as to your ability to volunteer, please do contact us to see how we can support you. Essential Skills Required: A friendly and approachable personality Lots of enthusiasm and a big smile. Support Given: Staff on site to support and brief you on the day A written brief with detailed instructions before the event Everything you need to cheer on our participants from bang- bang sticks and pom poms through to whistles A Child Bereavement UK branded volunteer t-shirt Refreshments on the day Adherence to all current government advised Covid safety measures. What you’ll get out of the experience: Meet new people and make a huge difference to our runners and cyclists by supporting them to reach the finish line Enjoy the friendly and exciting atmosphere and get a great view of the race Support Child Bereavement UK fundraisers who are taking on a challenge to raise vital funds, helping us to support bereaved children, parents and families to rebuild their lives, when a child grieves or when a child dies. Key Working Relationships: Fundraising Team. Terms and Conditions: This job profile is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities but is a guide for information. It may be reviewed and changed in the light of the evolving needs of the Charity and as part of the volunteer’s development. Any changes will be made following discussion with the post holder. Child Bereavement UK recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly where we are under-represented, currently, this includes disabled people, LGBTQ+ and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups (BAME). Apply now
Community Fundraising Volunteer We are looking for a volunteer who will enjoy working on a variety of fundraising projects Expand We are looking for a personable volunteer who will enjoy working on a variety of fundraising projects such as helping to create fundraising initiatives and packs to engage new supporters and encourage existing ones, and helping to secure new support from corporates, groups & associations and individuals. The role involves plenty of research and planning which are both vital in terms of securing sustainable multi-year income. You will work in conjunction with the fundraising team to raise funds that support our work helping bereaved families. The successful candidate will receive a weekly agenda and a daily virtual morning briefing meeting to help support you in your role. Terms: The hours are flexible, ideally working 1 or 2 full days per week. Based: Home based. Additional: We encourage diversity in all our volunteer roles. If you have a disability or additional need and have concerns as to your ability to volunteer, please do contact us to see how we can support you. Essential Skills Required: A friendly and approachable personality Ability to follow instructions Proficient in Word, Excel, and Email Research skills, finding up to date and relevant information Flexible and adaptable Creative and confident in putting forward ideas Professional in your approach with colleagues and the public Confident speaking on the phone Ideal Skills Required: Good written skills willingness to learn new skills and processes Key activities: Every day will be different. You will work on a diverse portfolio of fundraising activities to help support our vital work. You will research relevant and up-to-date information online to support with the development of new campaigns and improving existing fundraising activities. You will help to improve processes and develop fundraising materials. You will support data collection and take a full part in the evaluation of new fundraising products. You will be involved in strategy and update meetings via zoom. What you’ll get out of the experience Hands-on and varied experience working in fundraising. Experience in strategic project planning and implementation. Experience in effective research and people management procedures and marketing plans. Experience in providing excellent supporter care. The opportunity to volunteer at exciting events, such as music festivals if you would like to. Priority access to other volunteering positions across the charity. Key Working Relationships Fundraising Team but working with the Community Fundraising Manager specifically. Terms and Conditions This job profile is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities but is a guide for information. It may be reviewed and changed in the light of the evolving needs of the Charity and as part of the volunteer’s development. Any changes will be made following discussion with the post holder. Child Bereavement UK recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly where we are under-represented, currently, this includes disabled people, LGBTQ+ and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups (BAME). Apply now
Let‘s Rock the 80’s and PennFest Volunteer We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to represent Child Bereavement UK at the incredible Let’s Rock the 80’s Festival series this year. Expand We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to register their interest in representing Child Bereavement UK at the incredible Let’s Rock the 80’s Festival series this year. All we ask is just 4 hours of your time to assist us with selling wristbands and raffle tickets and scanning entry tickets at the entrance gate. In return for this, you will be able to enjoy the whole event for free! You will be fully briefed at the start of your shift and will be supported by Child Bereavement UK staff throughout. You will have access to free water and snacks while volunteering and will be given any PPE required in line with regulations. Terms: Time-specific shift of 4 hours Based: One (or more if you’d like!) of the Let’s Rock Festivals, which take place across the UK (for precise locations and dates please view Lets Rock website: Let's Rock 80's – The Retro Festivals) Additional: We encourage diversity in all our volunteer roles. If you have a disability or additional need and have concerns as to your ability to volunteer, please do contact us to see how we can support you. Essential Skills Required: A friendly and approachable personality Aged over 18 years (your children can join you while volunteering, however they will not be listed as a volunteer themselves and will attend the event at your own risk.) Reliable Confident with basic technology, such as a card machine (training will be provided) Ideal Skills Required: Confident working with the general public Key activities: Selling wristbands and raffle tickets Scanning entry tickets What you’ll get out of the experience Free entry to a Let’s Rock the 80’s Festival Priority access to other volunteering positions across the charity. Key Working Relationships Fundraising Team Festival goers Other volunteers Child Bereavement UK recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly where we are under-represented, currently, this includes disabled people, LGBTQ+ and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups (BAME). Apply now