Volunteer Hub
Fundraising and Events Crew
Organisation Details
Together Trust
Sub theme: Children, Disability, Education, Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Real differences for real lives
At the Together Trust we believe everybody deserves an equal chance in life. There are no exceptions. We provide a wide range of support services including fostering, residential, community and family support. We also provide specialist educational support through our schools and college.
At the Together Trust we believe everybody deserves an equal chance in life. There are no exceptions. We provide a wide range of support services including fostering, residential, community and family support. We also provide specialist educational support through our schools and college.
Description of role: We love running events again and by joining our Volunteer Events Crew you could play a key role in their success! We have some fantastic events, including festivals and music concerts, research campaigns, and various differently themed fundraisers. This is a great chance to gain some hands-on charity experience while enjoying a host of wide-ranging activities. You could be welcoming people to a music festival one week, taking collections at a football match the next, then supporting young people to enjoy arts activities a few weeks later… One thing’s for sure: no two events will be the same!
Why we want you:
We run a number of events across the year, to spread awareness of what we do, to raise funds to support our life-changing services, and to provide fantastic opportunities for he amazing people we support. These events need friendly reliable people to make them happen.
What you will be doing:
- welcoming and directing attendees
- supporting activities such as arts / crafts sessions
- collecting cash and in-kind donations
- giving information
- selling goods and raffle tickets
- handing out refreshments
The skills you need:
- Flexibility – our events will take place at different times and days, with different activities at each – that’s the beauty of the role!
- Reliability – if you say you’re helping, we’ll be relying on you!
- Enthusiasm – help us bring our events to life!
What's in it for you:
- great experience of events and charity work
- rewarding and fun way to spend a few hours of your spare time.
- worthwhile addition to your CV – demonstrate your get-up-and-go dedication.
- no need for weekly commitment
Why we want you:
We run a number of events across the year, to spread awareness of what we do, to raise funds to support our life-changing services, and to provide fantastic opportunities for he amazing people we support. These events need friendly reliable people to make them happen.
What you will be doing:
- welcoming and directing attendees
- supporting activities such as arts / crafts sessions
- collecting cash and in-kind donations
- giving information
- selling goods and raffle tickets
- handing out refreshments
The skills you need:
- Flexibility – our events will take place at different times and days, with different activities at each – that’s the beauty of the role!
- Reliability – if you say you’re helping, we’ll be relying on you!
- Enthusiasm – help us bring our events to life!
What's in it for you:
- great experience of events and charity work
- rewarding and fun way to spend a few hours of your spare time.
- worthwhile addition to your CV – demonstrate your get-up-and-go dedication.
- no need for weekly commitment
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Customer Service, Fundraising, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, 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: 2
Location:
The Together Trust Centre, Schools Hill
Cheshire
SK8 1JE