Join or form a Volunteer Fundraising Group

Volunteer fundraising groups are a way for Child Bereavement UK supporters to come together and raise funds in aid of the charity. Fundraising groups can be formed by an individual with friends and family members or you can join an existing group. All groups require a minimum of three members. Groups meet at times and locations to suit group members and decide between them how they will fundraise.

Groups will be supported by a Child Bereavement UK Volunteer Co-ordinator who will help the group become established and decide on group roles. This will include providing fundraising materials and merchandise such as collection buckets and wristbands, information about the charity, and ideas on how to make the most out of the group’s fundraising activities. Volunteer groups are an excellent way to collaborate with people in your area and utilise any ideas and skills you may have.

Based
UK-wide opportunities

Department
Fundraising

Terms
Volunteers will be supported by a Child Bereavement UK Volunteer Co-ordinator to introduce new volunteers to the group. Group meetings and light training will be offered to help establish or support a group. Volunteer fundraising groups are encouraged to hold two or more events a year which will require volunteers to meet and communicate on an ad hoc basis. Groups run by volunteers will follow Child Bereavement UK's fundraising procedures and UK fundraising legislation, as communicated and supported by a Child Bereavement UK Volunteer Coordinator.

Essential skills

Team player
Friendly and approachable with good communication skills
Organised and dedicated

Support given

Volunteer T-shirts
Resources for events
Staff guidance and support along the way
Support of other group members

What you’ll get out of the experience

Meet other local volunteers with similar interests and make new friends
Be able to implement your own ideas and use creative thinking
Develop your event planning, fundraising, communication, and team building skills
Raising funds to help enable Child Bereavement UK to support children and families to rebuild their lives following bereavement

Key working relationships

Other volunteer group members
Child Bereavement UK Volunteer Coordinator
Fundraising department
Local community

Equality and diversity
The Charity is committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, and one that challenges all forms of oppression or discrimination including those based on age, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race (which includes nationality, citizenship, ethnic or national origins), religion/faith or belief, sexual orientation (collectively known in law as the ‘protected characteristics’), as well as any oppression or discrimination based on other physical characteristics or impairments, occupation, income, wealth, or unrelated criminal convictions.

We encourage diversity and equality in all our volunteer roles. If you have a disability or additional need and would like to discuss this with us prior to signing up, please email: [email protected] to see how we can support you.

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.

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