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Henshaws
Sub theme: Disability
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Registered charity supporting adults and families with a visual impairment and other disabilities.
Description of role: Henshaws charity works to support people of all ages with visual impairments and other disabilities to set their own goals and go beyond expectations. We have worked in Manchester since 1837 making us one of the oldest Northern Charities, and we now provide information, advice and guidance to help empower individuals to live confidently and independently. From helping people to read their favorite book again, to taking visually impaired children down a ski slope for the first time we offer accessible and supportive services for over 3,600 people a year.
Our fundraising team works with community groups, individuals, local businesses and large corporates to raise vital funds for these services. With a variety of calendar events from our annual Carols by Candlelight Concert in Manchester Cathedral, to supporting participants in The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Hiking Challenge, we need support in helping us reach as many people as possible and in finding people to be a part of our Henshaws Community!
Office fundraising & marketing support
- Emailing/phoning companies, groups, businesses, restaurants regarding our events to support sales & participation
- Fundraising event support
- Stewardship assistance for event participants (writing thank you cards, emailing event details etc.)
- Admin & research work
- Researching and contacting local businesses in relation to donations/raffle and auction prizes
- Mailing & emailing appeal documents
- Marketing support in handing out event flyers and working with the fundraising team to identify key target areas
- Helping to locate bucket collection venues days and volunteers to participate
- Historical archive research in Central Library
• You will have basic computer skills e.g. Microsoft office and be comfortable using search engines like Google to source information.
• Database experience would be helpful but not essential as we will provide training, but you will need a willingness to learn new processes and skills
• Attention to detail especially when updating records, and in written communications
• Empathetic nature and the ability to listen
• A desire to improve the lives of visually impaired and disabled people
• A commitment to upholding our values
This role can be either online or in person, some in person training will be required but we are very flexible on timings and location and can arrange what works best.
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to give back to the local community, improve the lives of visually impaired individuals, build their communication skills and work in one of Manchester's oldest charities.
Our fundraising team works with community groups, individuals, local businesses and large corporates to raise vital funds for these services. With a variety of calendar events from our annual Carols by Candlelight Concert in Manchester Cathedral, to supporting participants in The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Hiking Challenge, we need support in helping us reach as many people as possible and in finding people to be a part of our Henshaws Community!
Office fundraising & marketing support
- Emailing/phoning companies, groups, businesses, restaurants regarding our events to support sales & participation
- Fundraising event support
- Stewardship assistance for event participants (writing thank you cards, emailing event details etc.)
- Admin & research work
- Researching and contacting local businesses in relation to donations/raffle and auction prizes
- Mailing & emailing appeal documents
- Marketing support in handing out event flyers and working with the fundraising team to identify key target areas
- Helping to locate bucket collection venues days and volunteers to participate
- Historical archive research in Central Library
• You will have basic computer skills e.g. Microsoft office and be comfortable using search engines like Google to source information.
• Database experience would be helpful but not essential as we will provide training, but you will need a willingness to learn new processes and skills
• Attention to detail especially when updating records, and in written communications
• Empathetic nature and the ability to listen
• A desire to improve the lives of visually impaired and disabled people
• A commitment to upholding our values
This role can be either online or in person, some in person training will be required but we are very flexible on timings and location and can arrange what works best.
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to give back to the local community, improve the lives of visually impaired individuals, build their communication skills and work in one of Manchester's oldest charities.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Administration, Fundraising, IT Skills, Marketing and PR, Oral Communication Skills, Research, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday AM, Monday PM, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Friday AM, Friday PM
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: 2 hours per week
Location:
4A Washbrook House, Lancastrian Office Centre, Talbot Road, Stretford
Manchester
M32 0FP