Volunteer role description
Post / Community fundraiser
Department / Fundraising
Location / Your local area within the PAH catchment area
Responsible to / Community and Events Manager
As a Community Fundraiser volunteer you will lead the collection tin activity in your local area, placing tins in local cafes, shops etc and possibly even finding new venues for our tins. At least every 3 months you will collect the full tins and replace with new ones, returning the funds to the Hospice. You could also support other varied community fundraising activity such as delivering posters etc to your local Princess Alice Shop as well as distributing leaflets.

Time commitment

A flexible commitment of around 4 hours a month, will the expectation that you will come to the Hospice around once a month.

Tasks and activities

  • Retrieveexisting collection tins from an agreed section of the catchment area local to you, replacing with new tins at least every 3 months and returning the full tins to the Hospice
  • Identify opportunities to place new collection tins in your local shops, cafes etc and then commit to collecting them at least every 3 months. Complete the required paperwork to record their location and details
  • Deliver event and marketing materials (leaflets, posters) to our PAH shop(s) that are within your agreed local area
  • Occasionally support leaflet deliveries in your local area

The above list is not exhaustive, and volunteers may be asked to take on other tasks to support and assist the smooth running of the Hospice.

Skills and personal qualities

  • Trustworthy and reliable
  • Good attention to detail
  • Good knowledge of your local area
  • Outgoing and willing to be proactive about identifying new collection tin locations
  • Passion for the Hospice and good knowledge of the services we offer
  • A commitment to our values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Dress code

Appropriate dress for the role to reflect the professional image of the Hospice. A volunteer badge must be worn.

Training and support

  • Group Induction
  • Access to the PAH education programme
  • Annual review with manager
  • Opportunity to attend regular fundraising volunteer meetings

Relevant courses

  • Equality and Diversity
  • Health and Safety
  • Fire Safety
  • Sage and Thyme – Compassion/Communication

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