Activity Club Volunteer Volunteer Roles in Belfast

Acting as a representative of Blood Cancer UK in the local community you will be hosting bucket collections at venues such as supermarkets, sports clubs, stations, high streets, or similar public venues. You will be speaking with members of the public about Blood Cancer UK and encouraging them to donate in a friendly and engaging manner. Please note the minimum age for this role is 18 years old.

Every year over 40,000 people are diagnosed with blood cancer in the UK. The single best way to beat blood cancer is through research to improve treatment. And the more of it we fund, the more breakthroughs we will see, and the more lives we will save.

Blood Cancer UK Community Collection Volunteers play a vital role in strengthening our reach and engagement in local communities - raising awareness of our research, health information, and support.

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge, and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of people with blood cancer by helping raise vital funds through fundraising activities. The more collections we host, the more people affected by blood cancer we can reach and the more funds we can raise. You'll be part of a large team of dedicated and passionate Community Collection Volunteers to help us achieve this goal.

Key activities include:

• Submitting applications to host and deliver bucket collections at local venues.

• Attending and supporting bucket collections in your local area.

• Encouraging others in your network to volunteer their time to support your collection.

• Greeting the public and speaking about the work of Blood Cancer UK.

• Encouraging people to donate and signposting them to our services.

• Paying in all donations received either online, at Barclays Bank or at your local post office.

How will I be making a difference?

The funds you raise as a Community Collection Volunteer will help to beat blood cancer by investing in research that:

• develops cures for those who have blood cancer, now or in the future,
• continually improves the treatment and care for those living with blood cancer today and,
• aims to stop blood cancer before it starts.

Hosting a collection at your local supermarket or sports club enables us to reach lots of people and collect lots of donations. Every penny raised will make a BIG impact.

• £150 could fund a researcher to analyse 120 blood cell samples – any one of them could hold the key to a new discovery.
• £210 is enough for us to send expert patient information to everyone diagnosed with blood cancer today.
• £500 could fund a research nurse for three days – ensuring patients have a hand to hold while they are testing new treatments.

What skills, experience and qualities do I need?

• Interested in fundraising and raising awareness of blood cancer.
• Good communicator who enjoys engaging with people in the local community
• Committed, reliable and flexible.
• Enthusiastic, organised, and motivated.
• Confident handling cash.
• Comfortable using a computer and undertaking administrative tasks.

How much time do I need to give?

This is an all-year round role, with flexible opportunities to fundraise and raise awareness to suit your availability.  You can expect to spend a few hours, at a time convenient to you, applying to venues and encouraging others to join you. We hope that you host 3 – 4 collections per year. Each collection will take approximately 2 – 4 hours.

Locations

Throughout the UK in venues local to you.

What will I get out of it?

• You will make a difference to the lives of people affected by blood cancer.
• The chance to represent Blood Cancer UK in your community.
• Opportunity to learn and develop new skills.
• Regular updates from us demonstrating the impact of your support.
• You will be part of a friendly, supportive, and passionate team. 
• Join an inclusive and diverse organisation, where you will be valued and respected.
• Improved wellbeing and confidence.
• Opportunity to connect with other volunteers.

 What training and support will I receive?

• Ongoing support and encouragement from your local Regional Relationship Manager.
• Access to an online Volunteer Information Centre for induction and ongoing training.
• All the materials you need to host a successful collection including a volunteer t-shirt, ID badge, collection buckets and contactless payment facility.
• Reimbursement of your pre-arranged volunteer activity expenses.
• If you have accessibility requirements, please get in touch to chat about how we can best support you.

We are seeking volunteers to help us with our fundraising efforts in the North and Kent regions. As a Regional Volunteer Coordinator, you will be the face of The Gurkha Welfare Trust (GWT) in your local community. Working with the Trust's Community Fundraiser, each Regional Coordinator will be asked to:

· Attend 2 or more events per year in their local community. These events could include fairs, local military events (such as Armed Forces Day), or larger county shows. The Community Fundraiser will assist with researching potential events and discuss a shortlist with the regional coordinators. Event bookings and relevant paperwork including payments where needed will be handled by the Community Fundraiser.

· Engage with local supermarket community champions to investigate opportunities for bucket collections and encourage local shops/restaurants to display a donation tin on their counter.

· Assist GWT with the recruitment of volunteers to attend community events and cheer at challenge events within their region, such as the Doko Challenges and Trailwalker.

· Encourage people to sign up to receive our monthly e-news or Samachara newsletter.

· Encourage supporters within their area to take part in GWT fundraising campaigns (e.g., Curry Night fundraiser).

· Represent the GWT at cheque presentations, award ceremonies, etc. within the region.

· Deliver presentations or give talks about GWT and our work to local groups such as Rotary Clubs, Masonic Lodges etc.

· Help to promote larger GWT-led events happening in their region.

Skills & Experience

To be able to undertake the Regional Coordinator voluntary role, the following qualifications, skills set and experience would be helpful:

· Excellent communication skills

· the ability to inspire others

· Approachable and comfortable with talking to members of the public about GWT and our work in Nepal

· Driving licence with access to your own vehicle

· A reasonable level of fitness (e.g. to be able to set up gazebos etc)

· Basic IT skills and internet access (ideally via a tablet, laptop or PC)

Previous volunteer experience may be beneficial, but is not required as guidance will be provided.

What you can expect from us

· A comprehensive Induction to the role

· Regular meetings with other regional volunteers and the Community Fundraiser.

· An “Event Pack” including GWT branded gazebo size: (3 x 3 m), tablecloth, pop-up banner, flags, and card reader to take donations.

· Support from our Community Fundraiser, providing advice, materials (i.e., leaflets, pens, wristbands, pin badges and stickers), and advertising and administrative support.

· We welcome your feedback to help us analyse the success of the fundraising activity.

We hope you will enjoy being GWT's local representative

· You will be playing a vital role enabling GWT to make a real difference to the lives of our Gurkha veterans, their widows, families, and communities in Nepal

· Access to a new Volunteer & Community Fundraisers’ Facebook group where you can meet likeminded individuals and develop friendships with other volunteers.

· Exclusive access to the Trust’s Workplace, with real time updates on our projects and staff activities in Nepal.

· Exclusive GWT Volunteer Coordinator polo shirt.

· 10% discount on all online shop purchases.

· Reimbursement for mileage and expenses (within agreed guidelines).

· Ability to network with fellow Coordinators from other regions to share successes and ideas for improvements.

We aim to hold a Regional Coordinators forum annually to update you on our work and brief you on our fundraising events and activities.