Fundraising Group Coordinator - Guide Dogs For The Blind Association

We need more volunteer Fundraising Group Coordinators who can help lead a team of volunteer Fundraisers in their local area. Or, if you want to build your confidence and support a Fundraising Group Coordinator on their way to success our Deputy role could be perfect for you.

About the Organisation

Guide Dogs For The Blind Association

What you will be doing

Could you help inspire and motivate a team of volunteer Fundraisers in your local area as a Fundraising Group Coordinator or support them to get things done as the Deputy Fundraising Group Coordinator?

In these leadership roles you can use your skills to make a huge difference to people’s lives. In return, you’ll gain experiences, memories and friendships that last a lifetime.

What's in it for you?

In these important volunteer roles, you’ll get the satisfaction of knowing you’re supporting people with sight loss by raising funds for vital services. You’ll meet lots of new people, including people whose lives you are impacting. You’ll also get to meet incredible dogs – from puppies and guide dogs in training to qualified guide dogs working in partnerships. You’ll visit new places and enjoy fun days out with your team. You can share your existing skills and develop new skills as we’ll also provide all the training you need for the role. You’ll have a dedicated volunteer manager and a team of volunteers who will help support you throughout your role. Volunteering should never leave you out of pocket. We pay reasonable expenses related to your volunteering with us, including travel costs. Don’t worry if you feel you don’t tick every box, we’d love to hear from you to discuss the role or other ways you can get involved with your local fundraising group.

What skills will you need?

Activities
Advice, Information & Support,Community Work,Fundraising,Events & Stewarding
 
Skills & Attributes
Basic IT skills - internet & email, Managing People, Organising & Planning, Communication Skills
 
Skills Description
Building lasting partnerships with the fundraising groups and your local community, inspiring people to get involved and have fun. Bringing your own ideas and personality to the group, the more great minds that we get together the better plans we can make. Working with the Fundraising Group Coordinator to share the organisation between you; this is all about working to you and your group’s strengths. Leading the fundraising group when the Group Coordinator is away. Talking to local businesses and identifying places that can host and get involved in events, bringing these suggestions to the group and working together to make these plans a reality. Championing Guide Dogs and our work, sharing our stories in your local community. Inspiring more volunteers to join Guide Dogs and become fundraising volunteers.

What's the time commitment and where? 

Time Commitment

Flexible, but influenced by local needs

 

Role Address

SM1 1NU

How can I apply?

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