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Fundraising & Events Champion
Organisation Details
Sovereign House GH
Activity type: Administration, Advice, Information and Support, Campaigning and Lobbying, Children, Community Work, Fundraising, International , IT, Research, Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Caring for disadvantaged children through Computer Skills, Education, Healthcare, Community Development, Social Housing and Poverty Alleviation.
Description of role: Joining our Volunteer Fundraising & Events team, you will engage in project fundraising activities, striving to secure essential funds for our charity's initiatives and elevate the profile of Sovereign House GH locally. Fundraising efforts range from pop-up dinners and bake sales to carol singing, bag packing, and various challenges. You will collaborate with the team to enhance the visibility of your project.
Skills Acquired:
- Teamwork: Collaborate effectively within a team.
- Event Planning: Master the art of organizing, planning, and executing events, including pop-up supper clubs, holiday campaigns, sponsored walks, and trivia nights.
- Leadership and Delegation: Lead a volunteer team in event execution and serve as the primary liaison for external parties interested in fundraising for your project.
- Promotion: Actively promote your project's events.
- Networking: Build connections with local organizations and coordinate events, partnering for joint ventures when suitable.
Our Commitment to You:
- Confidence building in your project with necessary support.
- Reimbursement of expenses as per our volunteer policy.
- Access to training for various interests.
- Valuable skills for your resume and provision of references upon request.
- Networking with a vast community of individuals sharing similar values.
- A dynamic, inventive volunteer opportunity with project ownership.
Considerations:
- A minimum commitment of 9 months is requested from Volunteer Fundraisers to fully benefit from the role.
- A reference is required.
- Completion of a project report post-fundraising.
- Promotion of the project, its activities, and events across various social media platforms.
Availability: The role commences once all prerequisites are verified.
Schedule: Monday to Sunday, mornings, afternoons and evenings - as pre-arranged and agreed
Duration: We expect a minimum of 9 Months to gain valuable skills from this experience
Skills Acquired:
- Teamwork: Collaborate effectively within a team.
- Event Planning: Master the art of organizing, planning, and executing events, including pop-up supper clubs, holiday campaigns, sponsored walks, and trivia nights.
- Leadership and Delegation: Lead a volunteer team in event execution and serve as the primary liaison for external parties interested in fundraising for your project.
- Promotion: Actively promote your project's events.
- Networking: Build connections with local organizations and coordinate events, partnering for joint ventures when suitable.
Our Commitment to You:
- Confidence building in your project with necessary support.
- Reimbursement of expenses as per our volunteer policy.
- Access to training for various interests.
- Valuable skills for your resume and provision of references upon request.
- Networking with a vast community of individuals sharing similar values.
- A dynamic, inventive volunteer opportunity with project ownership.
Considerations:
- A minimum commitment of 9 months is requested from Volunteer Fundraisers to fully benefit from the role.
- A reference is required.
- Completion of a project report post-fundraising.
- Promotion of the project, its activities, and events across various social media platforms.
Availability: The role commences once all prerequisites are verified.
Schedule: Monday to Sunday, mornings, afternoons and evenings - as pre-arranged and agreed
Duration: We expect a minimum of 9 Months to gain valuable skills from this experience
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Event Planning, Fundraising, Marketing and PR, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Project Management, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday AM, Monday PM, Monday Evening, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, Friday AM, Friday PM, Friday Evening, Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Saturday Evening, Sunday AM, Sunday PM, Sunday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 12 hours per month
Location:
19 Broad Street
Bury
BL9 0DA