• Are you 16-25 years old?
• Can you spare a few hours per month to volunteer for a new youth work charity that aims to help young people across East London by providing positive youth services?
• Can you help us create an amazing youth work charity for all young people?

Eastside Youth is a new youth work charity taking a fresh approach to youth work and providing support to the varied and diverse youth communities of East London, where we aim to ensure that Youth Work really does change young peoples lives, helping young people become confident, informed and empowered to be proud of who they are as unique individuals and in providing transformative youth work that helps change lives for the better.

Eastside Youth has some brand-new exciting opportunities coming soon and we are expanding rapidly with a new base, new projects across East London and new partnerships in the pipeline as the demand for our work is ever increasing, but we can’t meet this need without your support.

Our youth work aims to give young people aged between 11 and 25 years old the tools and skills to lead active and independent lives by providing interactive and engaging structured youth activities, training opportunities and support that will help improve their physical, mental, emotional, social and educational well-being.

Young people have already helped us from designing our logo and publicity, to leading on recruitment, made decisions about our programmes and where they feel we should be heading, lead events and run groups and made key decisions working closely with our Trustees. Now we are looking for new young people to join us in our next phase of development as we expand our services and increase the number of young people we work with.

Are you that young person, ready to join our Youth Ambassadors? Where you will attend monthly meetings, give your ideas, suggestions and feedback, help us set up and organise activities and projects for young people to attend, help us fundraise, help us promote the charity and increase awareness to reach out to other young people, recruit volunteers, attend internal and external meetings and events, create a film about Eastside Youth and the young people we help and most importantly to help us grow the charity so that we are one of the best youth work charities in the world.

You will be the voice of young people and have lots of input and say in the charity including working with our fantastic Founder and CEO and Board of Trustees, as well as our passionate Team to make a fantastic youth work organisation where young people have ownership of Eastside Youth.

We need young people who;

1. Can attend monthly meetings usually held in Bethnal Green or Whitechapel, one evening a month between 6pm and 9pm, or a weekend daytime and is willing to put in the time, actively taking part.
2. Turns up to every meeting and on time. 
3. Are willing to help us create an amazing youth work charity for young people.
4. Are confident to speak about their ideas, suggestions and able to promote our new charity to others.
5. Wants to help us make a difference to the lives of young people.

Benefits of volunteering with us include but not limited to;

1. An opportunity to really help shape our new charity.
2. On the job experience that looks great on your CV.
3. Experience of working within a charitable and youth organisation.
4. Making a huge difference to volunteer and young people’s lives.
5. Training to help you grow and develop in the role and for your future.
6. Reference for future employers or educational courses.
7. A chance to build and shape the culture of our organisation.
8. So much more than just a volunteer role.

To apply for this volunteer role, you will need to be aged 16-25 years old. Please email us your CV (if you have one) and we will get in touch with further info.

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Eastside Youth is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No: 1176371

Contact us and see how #YouthWorkChangesLives at Eastside Youth

PURPLE FIELD PRODUCTIONS

INFORMATION RE VOLUNTARY POSITION OF TRUSTEE / DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION

THE ORGANISATION

Purple Field Productions (PFP) is a UK registered charity working together with people in Africa and Asia in order to make and distribute educational films in local languages. We produce everything from short documentaries to full-length features, and our work can cover a wide range of subjects including health, welfare, community development, agriculture and the environment. Our purpose is not only to provide information and increase understanding and awareness on crucial issues, but also to give people a voice – both through our own productions and by providing training in filmmaking techniques to marginalised and under-privileged groups. 

WHY THIS POST IS NEEDED

PFP is a small charity, currently governed by nine trustees, and with an annual income in the region of £25,000- £30,000. Our current Director of Administration is retiring at our AGM in December and therefore we are seeking a replacement.

This post presents a worthwhile and exciting opportunity to direct an innovative organisation through a period of change and development. We are looking for a strategic minded individual who values the volunteer experience and is really concerned to address poverty and lack of information in the developing world.

In addition to holding specific responsibility for administration, the Director of Administration will be a member of the Board of Trustees. The Trustees are jointly and severally responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the probity of its activities, and the development of the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, and the legal and regulatory guidelines.

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION (DOA)

The DOA will be responsible for the efficient and effective running of the UK office in Ilminster, including supervision of one part-time employee. They will also have a particular responsibility to support the role of Chair.

Main duties/responsibilities:

• Efficient and effective running of the Ilminster office, including office lease, keyholder, furnishings and equipment, IT and supplies, managing core budget
• Recruitment and line management of UK paid staff (currently one 9 hour administrator post – job description available)
• Supporting the Chair in ensuring the effective operation of the Charity
• Acting as a second signatory for banking (including online payments)
• Managing petty cash (occasional)
• Office and overseas insurance (annual)
• Maintenance and development of policies and procedures (except financial)
• Ensuring compliance with GDPR
• Taking minutes at meetings, including Trustee Board meetings

Anticipated Commitment Required - Board Meetings are held five times a year (including the AGM). In addition there are approximately four management meetings plus ad hoc strategy days etc.  Trustees are also asked to take part in discussions via email and study papers etc. If you allow approximately 15 hours a month on average, in addition to time allowed for attendance at the Board Meetings this should be sufficient in order to carry out your trustee/director responsibilities. Our administrator always appreciates practical help in the office such as banking, mailings, etc and this is a good way to manage the office and be part of the hub of the organisation. Be prepared for a hands-on as well as a strategic role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Charity office is located in  Ilminster, Somerset, and for the foreseeable future all Board Meetings will be held in this vicinity. We seek a DOA who can commit to being in Ilminster for a few hours at least twice in most months.

The Existing Trustees are – Roland Chant, Brian Harper, Rob Rainbow, Kevin Waldie, Chris Deary, Rick Elgood, Rosemary Evans (retiring), Diane Makepeace (retiring) and Elspeth Waldie (Chair).

At the present time, PFP only has only one permanent part-time paid employee. All other operational tasks are undertaken by volunteers or free-lance film professionals working on short-term contracts.

As a branch chair you will:

• keep up to date about the news and developments of Parkinson's UK and actively share them with the group
• make effective use of the skills and strengths of other volunteers so that the group has the greatest impact in your local area
• engage with local staff and volunteers to meet the needs of local people affected by Parkinson's

As the Branch Chair you would have the opportunity to:

• do something meaningful for people affected by Parkinson's within your local area
• meet new people and make new friends, both in the group and in the local community
• learn and develop valuable leadership, teamwork and people skills

We are looking for volunteers who:

• have strong leadership, organisational, communication and IT skills so you can work effectively with a wide range of people and leading the group
• are able to make balanced decisions taking into account multiple views in order to meet the needs of local people with Parkinson's
• have a positive attitude to make things happen in your local community

PURPLE FIELD PRODUCTIONS

INFORMATION RE VOLUNTARY POSITION OF TRUSTEE/TREASURER

THE ORGANISATION

Purple Field Productions (PFP) is a UK registered charity working together with people in Africa and Asia in order to make and distribute educational films in local languages. We produce everything from short documentaries to full-length features, and our work can cover a wide range of subjects including health, welfare, community development, agriculture and the environment. Our purpose is not only to provide information and increase understanding and awareness on crucial issues, but also to give people a voice – both through our own productions and by providing training in filmmaking techniques to marginalised and under-privileged groups.

WHY THIS POST IS NEEDED

PFP is a small charity, currently governed by nine trustees, and with an annual income in the region of £25,000- £30,000. Our current Treasurer is retiring at our AGM in December and therefore we are seeking a replacement.

This post presents a worthwhile and exciting opportunity to direct an innovative organisation through a period of change and development. We are looking for a strategic minded individual who values the volunteer experience and is really concerned to address poverty and lack of information in the developing world.

In addition to holding specific responsibility for finance, the Treasurer will be a member of the Board of Trustees. The Trustees are jointly and severally responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the probity of its activities, and the development of the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, and the legal and regulatory guidelines.

HONORARY TREASURER

The Treasurer will oversee the financial matters of the charity in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements, and will report to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals about the financial position of the organisation.

Main duties/responsibilities:

• Ensure that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are in place and maintained.
• Provide appropriate financial governance for the charity.
• Take responsibility for advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans.
• Assure that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs and are within the charity’s objectives.
• Provide advice and oversight to ensure that the Charity operates within the law and complies with the requirements of charity and company status.
• Contribute to the fundraising strategy of the organisation.

Prepare monthly management accounts, annual accounts and budgets, and make formal presentation of these and other financial reports when required.Note that we currently use Xero software.

• Be available to undertake online banking as and when required including foreign payments some of which may be required to complete over the phone.
• Manage the payroll for one part-time employee. We currently use HMRC’s Basic PAYE tools software.
• Provide financial information to the Trustee responsible for making submissions to Trusts/Grant awarding organisations on an ad hoc basis
• Provide information to the Company Secretary to enable statutory returns to be made to Companies House and Charities Commission
• Undertake the bookkeeping. However, this is an optional aspect of the role that could be separated and done by somebody other than the Treasurer if necessary. It should not deter interested persons from applying.

Anticipated Commitment Required - Board Meetings are held five times a year (including the AGM). In addition there are approximately four management meetings plus ad hoc strategy days etc.  Trustees are also asked to take part in discussions via email and study papers etc. If you allow approximately 10 hours a month on average, in addition to time allowed for attendance at the Board Meetings (and 2-3 hours per month bookkeeping if undertaking this responsibility) this should be sufficient in order to carry out your trustee/director responsibilities. At times there may be opportunities for further involvement in voluntary work on behalf of the Charity but this would be entirely optional.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Charity office is located in Ilminster, Somerset, and for the foreseeable future all Board Meetings will be held in this vicinity. We seek a Treasurer who lives with easy commute if possible, although alternative arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.

The Existing Trustees are – Roland Chant, Brian Harper, Rob Rainbow, Kevin Waldie, Chris Deary, Rick Elgood, Rosemary Evans (retiring), Diane Makepeace (retiring) and Elspeth Waldie (Chair).

At the present time, PFP only has only one permanent part-time paid employee. All other operational tasks are undertaken by volunteers or free-lance film professionals working on short-term contracts.

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

As Unit Manager you will be responsible for the overall management of your St John Ambulance Youth unit. You will do this by leading weekly meetings, organising other youth development activities and actively participating in the recruitment, training and retention of the young people and volunteers in your unit. You will ensure that they have a positive and rewarding experience in St John Ambulance, by equipping them with the necessary skills to fulfil our vision; ‘Everyone who needs it should receive first aid from those around them. No one should suffer for the lack of trained first aiders.’

This role is ideal for someone who has some management experience and wants to enhance their skills while doing invaluable work. This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitations Offenders Act.

This is a rewarding role helping to develop young people in the Richmond Borough. The successful candidate will be the lead in a thriving cadet unit and will have the job of developing young people in their SJA journey.

Successful candidates will be expected to attend weekly unit nights and support the young people when out on duty. Youth and first aid training will be made available for those successful candidates from outside St John Ambulance.

• Closing date is 6th October 2019 and interviews will take place on 10th October and the 15th October at York Street. 

THEATRE TROUPE are looking for a Treasurer with finance and/or accounting experience to join their new Board of Trustees, and support the company and its Directors through an exciting period of growth and development. Theatre Troupe is a community arts organisation that uses the radical nature of theatre to change the lives of children and young people in London with acute and complex mental health problems and we are interested in building a diverse Board - including those who have not been a Trustee before - so that we have a wide range of experience, skills and perspectives to draw on. Theatre Troupe’s Treasurer will:

1. Maintain an overview of the organisation's financial affairs
2. Ensure the company’s financial viability
3. Ensure that proper financial records and procedures are maintained
4. Report back regularly to the Board of Trustees on the organisation’s financial position

Theatre Troupe welcomes applications from everyone and actively encourages applications from individuals with a variety of different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are also happy to support those who are applying to be a Trustee for the first time.

The role of Treasurer Trustee will offer a valuable professional development opportunity for someone who is interested in playing a key role in the development of a thriving grassroots arts organisation that is having a significant positive impact on the lives of extremely marginalised children and young people.
 

About the Board of Trustees

The role of the Board of Trustees is to support the strategic vision and leadership of the company and its co-Chief Executives, and to ensure we are continuing to fulfill our vision and mission.

Trustees are key ambassadors of Theatre Troupe, promoting our work and helping to ensure best practice across the company’s management.

The Board will meet 4 times a year (approximately every 3 months) in central or South London.

Theatre Troupe is happy to pay Trustees’ expenses (e.g. travel, childcare) and we are committed to making meetings accessible for all Trustees.
 

If you do not want to apply for this particular role but you’re interested in becoming a Theatre Troupe Trustee, please do get in touch with us, particularly if you have experience in the any of the following areas: fundraising; marketing and communications; organisational development 

Alzheimer’s Research UK is looking for some loud volunteers to cheer on our amazing Runners at the Royal Parks half marathon and marathon on Sunday 13 October 2019.

Over 200 passionate runners are taking on the Royal Parks Half Marathon, a stunning run scenic run in the centre of London through four of London’s historic royal parks. They need you in our amazing cheer squad to get them through the course and to ensure they cross that finish line; then celebrate with our runners with live music at the Royal Park’s free food and fitness festival!

Join our cheer squad team! We will provide you with an Alzheimer’s Research UK t-shirt, cheering materials and everything else you need to give our runners a vital boost.

What are we looking for?

• Enthusiasm! 
• A passion for supporting dementia research! 
• Commitment to be bold, loud and extremely orange! 

Time Commitment

The cheer squad station runs from 8am to 2pm and is based at approximately mile 6.5 of the Half Marathon in Hyde Park. Nearest station; Hyde Park Corner.

We appreciate any time you can spare, whether you can join us for the whole morning, afternoon, just half an hour or the whole day, you are helping us to make breakthroughs possible!

About Alzheimer’s Research UK

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in cutting-edge research.

We believe that medical research can and will deliver life-changing preventions, treatments and one day, a cure for dementia. Alzheimer’s Research UK exists to make this happen and with your support, we’ll make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

Practical considerations

• Plan your journey to the cheer station in advance.
• You’ll be outdoors and standing for the duration of your volunteering so wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothing and footwear.

Why get involved?

In return, as one of Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Cheer squad volunteers you’ll benefit from:

• Gaining a new volunteering experience and make new friends in your community.
• Insight into the charity sector and how sporting events are managed.
• Support from a dedicated member of staff who will provide advanced briefing.
• A cheer team leader will be on hand to support you throughout your volunteering on the day.
• All cheer squad materials will be provided including a free Alzheimer’s Research UK orange T-Shirt.

We will also reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket expenses

What's next?

Please follow the link below to our website to fill in a simple online registration form and a member of our team will be in touch to check your availability for the day.

Do you want to be part of something special, a dynamic organisation committed to changing lives?

If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you. Galloway’s is recruiting to a number of roles which will complement the existing skills within our board of trustees.

If you have experience of working at a strategic level and an understanding of the changing environment in which we are working then please get in touch.

We are specifically looking for a ‘Make it Happen’ finance person to replace our retiring Treasurer who will Chair our Finance Committee and work with our Head of Finance on our financial management, controls and investments.

We are also seeking to recruit new Trustees who are recognised leaders and have strong experience in the fields of:

• Finance – to support the treasurer in all things finance.
• Health and Social Care - to help drive our approach towards more Health and Wellbeing commissioned services
• Income Generation and Communications - to support our strategy to grow our income and profile
• Lived experience of sight loss – preferably someone who will provide a view from the perspective of younger people of working age.
   

While we welcome applications from all interested individuals; we are currently underrepresented by people from black and other minority ethnic backgrounds. We particularly encourage members of these groups to apply.

This is an unpaid (other than expenses) but enormously rewarding opportunity and we hope you will consider joining us.

Applying is simple, all you have to do is email us your CV along with a personal statement describing how you meet the person specification and why you want this role. If we feel that you will add the right skills knowledge and experience to our Board we will call you for a telephone chat/interview and then go from there. It’s so simple, so what are you waiting for? Come join a team of committed Trustees who are making a real difference to the lives of people affected by sight loss living in Lancashire and Sefton.

If you would like to know more then please contact us and we will be happy to forward the relevant role description.

Closing date for applications is 25th October 2019

Interviews will be arranged during early November

Our empathetic and impartial Support Volunteers use their excellent listening and interpersonal skills to provide support to people with MS, their family, friends and carers.

We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.

About this opportunity
Would you like to make a positive difference to the lives of people affected by MS? Could you provide support to people with MS, their family, friends and carers? If so, then you're the person we need! The MS Society Cirencester & South Cotswold Group is looking to recruit a number of friendly and enthusiastic Support Volunteers to the team.

As a Support Volunteer, you will be providing support to people with MS, their family, friends and carers.

The Support Volunteer role is varied but may involve answering support phone calls, speaking to people face to face in a safe public environment, signposting people to up- to-date information about services in the area, assisting people to complete grant applications or helping to organise activities.

We are a small and friendly team of volunteers who meet regularly to plan and deliver a variety of events and activities with and for people affected by multiple sclerosis across the area we cover. We currently provide regular socials, a grants programme, information and signposting, a bi-monthly newsletter, an active Facebook page and more. We also fundraise throughout the year to ensure we are able to provide these activities.

We're very passionate about making sure that people affected by MS across the area have access to support and we are really keen to welcome you on board with the team to help us do even more. So if you'd like to make a big difference, please get in touch with us today.

You will be volunteering at home and out and about in your local community and will ideally be able to meet up with our volunteer Coordinating Team each month. We are flexible about the hours and days you volunteer because we understand that you have other commitments, but the anticipated time for this role is expected to be approx 6-12 hours per month.

You’ll be a friendly person with empathetic listening and interpersonal skills with an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. Ideally you'll be confident using the internet and email although this is not vital. Knowledge of other local services throughout the area that may be appropriate would also be an advantage. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills, learn new ones and help to make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

You will receive a welcome pack, volunteer induction, one day initial training and regular support from the rest of the volunteer team and a local member of staff. You’ll also have opportunities to attend volunteer forums to meet with other volunteers, share learning and experiences and receive national updates. Out of pocket expenses can be claimed in line with our expenses policy.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll have empathetic listening and interpersonal skills.

You’ll need to be based in or near the areas of Cirencester, Stroud, Cam, Dursley or Wotton-under-Edge to carry out this role.

Apply 

The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

Using their interpersonal and organisational skills, our Administration Volunteers are the linchpin for all local group activity. They act as the first point of contact for the group and play an important role in keeping the group’s data and details up to date to comply with data protection legislation.

We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.

About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit an Administration Volunteer for the Gloucester and Forest of Dean Group. As an Administration Volunteer you will be organising the admin of a group and ensuring group volunteers are aware of current agreements and activities.

We are a small and friendly group of about 8 volunteers who meet monthly to plan social, information and other opportunities for people affected by MS in the area. Some of our volunteers are trained to offer support and information about local services, and we provide grants to help pay for items that will have a significant positive impact on the lives of those affected by MS. We also fund a two exercise classes and distribute a regular newsletter.

We need some additional help with the administration related to these activities. We would also welcome support with checking the group's email account, keeping group data and records up to date, preparing mail-outs, and supporting the group with any additional administrative tasks as needed.

The role is very flexible and we aim to fit around you. Time commitments may vary but we estimate that it would take around 4-8 hours of your time every month. The group meets every month (at present on a Tuesday evening) and meetings generally last for a couple of hours.

We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones.

About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be a keen organiser of admin and record keeping and willing to share information with others.

You’ll need to live in the Gloucester/Forest of Dean area.

Are you friendly, patient and able to build a good rapport with people? We are looking for someone to visit blind and partially sighted people at our residential home, Kathleen Chambers House. You will visit on a regular basis for a chat and to help with small tasks.

About the opportunity

YAH would love it if someone could help out at their charity meetings with taking, producing and circulating the minutes, with support from the Chair. The charity propose to hold 5 main trustee meetings per year along with 10 fundraising committee meetings and 10 meeting where the youth worker role will be discussed. They are very aware that this is a big commitment for one person but would be happy to share the role or if someone was able to take on just one part of the volunteer role suggested.

YAH are a very small friendly team who have been fundraising to support young people with congenital heart disease for the last 5 years. They have recently appointed a youth worker to work on collaboration with the Bristol Heart Institute.

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The charity recognise that 85% of children born with CHD now survive into adulthood.

They aim to offer support, awareness and opportunity to teenagers, young adults (16 to 24) and their families in Gloucestershire (across South Wales and the South West of England), born with complex Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).

They also aim to raise public understanding of complex CHD and its impact on the young person and their family.

These young people battle daily with life limiting and terminal illness. Their emotional health affects their physical health. YAH's support will help enable them to have greater access to life opportunities. Your support will help them achieve this.

They have employed an Adult Cardiac Youth Worker, who will undertake a liaison role between the young person, medical professionals and community provision.

The Youth Worker’s focus will be the young person’s holistic needs and support for their emotional wellbeing.

What are they looking for?

Experience of taking minutes within a meeting setting would be an advantage. Good IT skills. Reliable and efficient.

Practical Considerations

Induction and training will be provided, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.

Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care.

We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.

A bit about this role

As a charity we rely on funds donated by generous members of the public to continue to help cats and kittens in need. Our fundraising volunteers are part of a passionate team that help raise funds to help our feline friends in need. They help plan and deliver exciting and varied fundraising events, which can be anything from craft fairs, cake sales, sponsored abseils – and anything in between!

What can you expect to be doing?

• Helping organise fundraising events in your local area 
• Sharing fundraising ideas with other volunteers and putting these into practice 
• Sharing your passion for cat welfare and promoting Cats Protection
• Promoting National fundraising initiatives where appropriate

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and help raise funds that will make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens in need. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.

We’re looking for someone with

• Good communication skills
• Confidence in handling money
• Willingness to be part of a team
• Confidence in speaking to members of the public
• Knowledge of local community networks (would be an advantage)

Time expectation 

Our fundraising volunteers usually spend 2 to 3 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed. 

Additional Information

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. To make sure this is the case, we provide support and guidance both remotely from our National Cat Centre and face to face through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We also offer varied online and face to face training and have wide-ranging policies covering all aspects of volunteering. We hope the support we provide will ensure our volunteers have a great experience with Cats Protection.

A bit about this role

As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising events organisers have the exciting and varied role of helping plan and deliver local fundraising events. They support a team of fundraising volunteers who come together to raise the vital funds needed to help our feline friends. Our fundraising events organisers use their passion for cats and people to plan cakes sales, barn dances, quiz nights – and everything in between!

What can you expect to be doing?

• Supporting and encouraging a team of fundraising volunteers
• Planning fundraising events and activities with your team
• Allocating tasks before and during fundraising events
• Keeping financial records from fundraising events
• Encouraging and promoting a professional image of Cats Protection
• Following policies and guidelines and ensuring licences and permits are obtained for events

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping raise funds through events. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.

We're looking for someone with

• Good organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Leadership skills that bring out the best in others
• The ability to prioritise and delegate
• Experience of handling money
• Knowledge of local community networks

Time expectation

Our fundraising events organisers usually spend 3 to 4 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.

Additional Information

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. To make sure this is the case, we provide support and guidance both remotely from our National Cat Centre and face to face through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We also offer varied online and face to face training and have wide-ranging policies covering all aspects of volunteering. We hope the support we provide will ensure our volunteers have a great experience with Cats Protection.