Events & Fundraising Volunteer

Role: Events and Fundraising Volunteer

Location: Various locations across Derwentside (event dependent)

Hours and Times: Flexible

Team Leader: Income Generation and Community Engagement Officer

Role Description

To support the fundraising team and other volunteers in the smooth-delivery of hospice led events. To assist in a variety of activities to increase or support the income taken at events.

Key Responsibilities

To communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, event guests and stakeholders ensuring the best possible experience for the attendees.
To use initiative and be proactive in supporting the event team, alongside following direct instruction from Event Leader.
To encourage a comfortable atmosphere with a confident, friendly demeanor.
Specific tasks will vary from event to event, however general duties may include: receiving guests and registering their arrival, running fundraising stalls such as selling raffle tickets or hosting a tombola (if you are not confident handling cash, please speak to the Event Leader prior), room dressing, distributing posters, handling donations and refreshments etc.
To maintain appropriate confidentiality at all times.
Ensure effective communication with all departments to ensure the needs of the organisation are the priority at all times
To act as an ambassador for Willow Burn within the local community and reflect the organisation in a positive light at all times

Skills, Experience & Abilities

Current clean driver’s license and motor insurance (preferable, though not essential).
Good communication skills
Energetic and enthusiastic
Team player
Strong interpersonal skills
Tact & diplomacy in dealing with a variety of situations
Self-awareness and able to use initiative
Caring and compassionate approach
Good understanding of equality and diversity

Benefits of Volunteering

Volunteering comes with a number of benefits:

Gain confidence
Make a difference
Meet people
Be part of a community
Learn new skills
Take on a challenge
Have fun

Throughout the year, Willow Burn also offers volunteers a number of benefits to say thank you for your dedication and to offer you the opportunity to steer your volunteer journey:

A monthly volunteer bulletin
A quarterly Willow Burn Newsletter
A yearly volunteer survey
Two annual celebration events
10% off in the Willows Café for all volunteers with your ID
The Volunteer Training Passport

Next Step

For further information about this role please contact Rachel Todd, Marketing Communications Manager, T: 01207 529 224 or E:volunteering@willowburnhospice.org.uk

Events & Fundraising Volunteer

Volunteer Registration Form

Name
First Last
Email
Telephone
Which role are you applying for?*
Please write the name of the role you have seen advertised.
Would you be interested in other areas of volunteering?*
Please tick the boxes of other roles you would be interested in.
- Administration
- Cafe Cooking
- Cafe Service
- Donation Collections
- Events Fundraising
- Gardening
- Reception
- Retail
Special Skills & Qualifications*
Please tell us about any special skills or qualifications you may have. Please answer N/A if not applicable.
Are there any particular skills you would like to develop by volunteering at the hospice?*
Please answer N/A if not applicable
Current / Previous Employment / Experience*
Please give a brief outline
Why would you like to volunteer at Willow Burn?
References*
Please provide contact details of two people who have known you at least two years in a professional capacity e.g. previous employer, teacher or other professional. Please include full names and either address or email address.
Disclosure and Barring Service Checks*
Some volunteering position at the Hospice are subject to disclosure checks under the Police Act (section 5) and as a requirement of the Care Quality Commission. You will be required to provide original documentary evidence for proof of identity purposes should we require this check.
I understand I may be required to provide original documentary evidence for proof of identity purposes
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
The provision of the Section 4(a) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (exemptions) Order 1975 applies to all applicants other than those applying to volunteer in nursing/medical roles and roles involving access to children. If you are applying for a volunteer role in one of these categories you must disclose all of (or any) convictions, no matter where they occurred.

Having a conviction will not necessarily stop you from volunteering, but will need to be taken into consideration when assessing your suitability.
Have you had any court convictions other than spent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 or are any proceedings pending? (tick box if yes)
If yes, please give brief details
Consent*
I agree to the privacy policy.
https://willow-burn.co.uk/privacy-note-terms-and-conditions-2/
How did you hear about volunteering with Willow Burn?*
Declaration*
Please read and tick the box if you agree to the following.
I certify to the best of my knowledge the information given on this form is correct.

If accepted as a volunteer at Willow Burn Hospice, I agree to maintain the confidential information of the organisation and its service users (without any time limit).

I consent to holding and processing of personal sensitive data provided by me to Willow Burn Hospice for all purposes relating to volunteering but not limited to administering and maintaining personal records. The processing of the data will be in accordance with GDPR .

I am willing to complete the mandatory volunteering training passport.
I agree to the declaration below
Name*
First Last
Date of Birth*
Date of Agreement*

The date you are completing this form.

Willow Burn is a registered charity, number 519659 and registered as a company limited by guarantee in the name of Derwentside Hospice Care Foundation, number 2263960. Willow Burn is VAT registered, number 888918050.

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