- Salary
- Up to $17k/yr
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Marketing
- Closing date
- Today
Description
Community and Events Fundraising Volunteer – Teesside Hospice
Department: Fundraising
Location: 410 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough / Off-site venues
Time Requirement: Flexible to suit you (2–5 days per week)
DBS Check needed? No
Age Requirements: 18 years old plus
Note: You must have access to your own transport and provide the
appropriate driver documentation.
Role Description: Support the Community and Event Fundraising team with
planning, preparation, and delivery of fundraising activities, campaigns, and events. You
will work alongside professional fundraisers to raise funds for Teesside Hospice,
contributing to services that help local people with terminal illness live as well as
possible. Activities may include Christmas campaigns (Light up a Life, Rudolph Run),
coordinating collection tins, bucket collections, Midnight Walk, Balls, and other
community events.
Key Responsibilities
Provide voluntary help to assist with fundraising activities or events.
Research potential support and promote campaigns and events as appropriate.
Assist with promotional opportunities and planning/preparation.
Recruit event participants and support stewardship of fundraisers.
Support the work of Community and Events Fundraisers.
Follow Teesside Hospice policies and procedures.
Attend meetings and training programmes as required.
Communicate when unable to attend a shift.
Assist with event set-ups, supervision, and clear downs.
Distribute marketing materials and provide information to the public.
Work collaboratively with other volunteers and staff.
Complete documentation relating to the role.
Personal Qualities
Compassion and empathy
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good attention to detail
Polite and approachable
Professional approach
Training Requirements
Teesside Hospice mandatory training, including cash handling and data protection
Volunteer induction training
Other training as appropriate to the role
Support and Supervision
Your first line of support will be your manager, a member of the Community and Events
Fundraising team. You will join a professional fundraising and marketing department and
have the opportunity to learn and develop skills, gaining work experience in professional
fundraising and communications.
Communications
The Community and Events Fundraisers will regularly provide information updates, training
opportunities, and upcoming events relevant to your role. You will be provided with a
Teesside Hospice volunteer ID badge.
Benefits
20% discount off purchases made in our shops
Opportunity to gain skills and experience within a supportive and professional
fundraising team
Valuable experience in fundraising and event management
Opportunities for training and personal development
Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses
Provided lunch if volunteering for more than 5 hours per day
Access to discounts with other retailers and companies
10% discount in the Northgate Tea Rooms
If you’re friendly, reliable, and eager to contribute to our cause, we’d love to have you
join our team!
Teesside Hospice is committed to eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the
workplace.