Fundraising Volunteer

Citizens Advice North Herts covers a wide geographical area and sees a large number of clients (over 6,000 last year). Its workforce is made up mainly of volunteers but it also employs some paid staff. 

As an independent charity we need to fundraise to cover our costs. Our fundraising strategy sets our direction for diversifying our funding including donations, corporate support and local grants.

Ideally the Fundraising Assistant will volunteer in one of our offices for 6 hours per week but this can be very flexible.

Role Description

Duties and responsibilities could include:

·        Look for new and build on existing local community relationships to expand our fundraising opportunities.

·        Support and help to promote existing fundraising initiatives such as easyfundraising,100 club and local lottery.

·        Help to promote and deliver our regular fundraising events such as sponsored walks and quizzes.

·        Suggest ideas for and help to organise new community fundraising events.

·        Publicise and promote the work of Citizens Advice North Herts externally to partners, funders, supporters and local residents using our website, social media and by attending local events

Personal skills and Qualities:

·        Understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and principles of Citizens Advice and its equality and diversity policies

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·        Experience of previous fundraising work desirable but not essential

·        Good IT skills, with experience of using social media desirable

·        Ability to be self-motivated but also to work as part of a team

·        Friendly and approachable

·        Able to communicate with people at all levels

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible role which can be done at our office or remotely from home
• Make a real difference to people’s lives
• Build on valuable skills such as communication and listening
• Reimbursement of travel/parking expenses
• Boost your CV
• Work with a range of different people, independently and in a team
• Have a positive impact in your community