Be the key contact for fundraising in your local community to raise money from a variety of activities such as collections, social events and Tea Parties.

Detailed description

The Deputy Fundraising Group Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Fundraising Coordinator and the Fundraising Group in their activities and events and to take on the responsibilities of the Fundraising Group Coordinator when required.

What could the role involve?

Organising and attending events such as the Great Guide Dogs Tea Party, Pub Quizzes and collections in your local area
Encouraging local businesses, schools and groups to name their own guide dog puppy
Building relationships with local networks, socials groups, schools and businesses to encourage them to host their own event in support of Guide Dogs
Working as part of Guide Dogs’ fundraising team with staff and volunteers
Liaising with Community Fundraiser informing them of events in your area
Making sure your fundraising policies and procedures are followed
Being a passionate local ambassador for Guide Dogs’ work
Ensuring that any information provided by Guide Dogs is cascaded to relevant supporters or volunteers
Ensuring income raised from events is banked in a timely manner

Location: Home based and working in your local area

What skills or experience are required?

Able to generate enthusiasm
Good communication and team-working skills
Able to motivate people

What will I get out of it?

Sense of satisfaction in seeing donations generated
Work with committed and passionate people
Support Guide Dogs to provide guide dogs and other mobility services that enable blind and partially-sighted people to enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else
Make a difference in your local community
Opportunity to learn new skills

What support / training will I get?

Basic induction to Guide Dogs and to the role
Regular and ongoing advice and support from Guide Dogs
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) training (for Group and Deputy Group Coordinators)
Resources to support fundraising, such as stock to sell
Payment of out of pocket expenses in line with Guide Dogs volunteer expenses policy

Will I need to do a Disclosure check?

Minimum Age: 18

To apply for this position, please head over to the Guide Dogs website, where you can click 'How you can help' and 'Volunteering for Guide Dogs'.

What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra support

Getting there

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About Guide Dogs South West

Guide Dogs is a charity which provide a wide range of services to support blind and partially sighted people.

Our ambition is for a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support to live their lives to the full and we will not rest until people who are blind and partially sighted can enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else.

Every hour, another person in the UK loses their sight, if this was to happen to you, Guide Dogs is there to make sure you receive the help and support you need.

On a daily basis our work transforms the lives of many people, helping them to lead lives of independence and freedom and we wouldn’t be able to do this without the support and dedication of our incredible volunteers.

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