About
Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to detect the odour of human disease. It is at the forefront of the research into the fight against cancer and helping people with life-threatening diseases ...
Events & Fundraising Volunteer
Contact person
Scan me or visit www.sparkachange.org.uk/o/Medical-Detection-Dogs/opportunities/Events--Fundraising-Volunteer/58073 to join
Summary
Are you looking for a fun way to meet new people, fundraise for charity and make a big impact?! You should become an Events & Fundraising Volunteer.Detailed description
Medical Detection Dogs is funded purely by voluntary contributions, without our fundraisers, we would not be able to continue to support people with life threatening health conditions. If you enjoy fundraising, organising events and engaging with the local community, why not become an active fundraiser? You will make a real difference to the work we do; you will have lots of fun, meet lots of new friends and contribute directly to a worthwhile cause It doesn’t matter how much time you give – some events are occasional, and others require a greater commitment This volunteer opportunity is great for everyone to become involved!
Time
Variable depending on local needs and events
Location:
In your local community
What does the role involve?
- Raising an awareness and funds for Medical Detection Dogs
- Working with members of staff and volunteers
- Assisting with street collections or at local supermarkets
- Helping on stalls and sell our merchandise. Keep accurate records of what we sell
- Counting donations
- Organising your own event
- Taking part in a fun run or challenge
- Attending local events organised by Regional Support groups or by Medical Detection Dogs staff
- Welcoming visitors to events, talking to members of the public about our work and answering any
- questions, queries they have
- Helping set up and pack away at events
- Attending cheque presentations on behalf of the charity
- Keeping up to date with the charity’s news, information and developments
- Following all basic paperwork and money handling procedure
What skills or experience are required?
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic, organised, confident and motivated
- Work as part of a team
- Benefits for you
- Become a valued and integral part of Medical Detection Dogs
- Meet new people and have fun
- You will be able to use your existing skills and experience
- An opportunity to show your enthusiasm for volunteering
- An opportunity to talk to members of the public about our work
Support and Training
- Induction process
- Regular and ongoing support from Medical Detection Dogs
- Payment of out of pocket expenses
- Invitation to Demo day
- Shadowing, training opportunities and peer support from Regional Fundraisers
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Medical Detection Dogs
We receive no government funding for the work we do and rely entirely on the generosity of donations from trusts and the public.
To save and enhance lives using our specially trained Dogs' extraordinary sense of smell.