Volunteering

Fundraising Assistant Volunteer

For Carers Support West Sussex

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At Carers Support, you can make a real difference by helping us build links in the local community and raise awareness of our charity.

We are looking for a Fundraising Assistant Volunteer to support our fundraising work within the local community.

This role is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn more about fundraising while supporting carers in the community.

Role Expectations:

This role is initially remote. You will contact a list of local community partners and potential donors to introduce our charity, share what we do, and help raise awareness of our services. Once those connections have been established, there may be opportunities to meet with or present to partners who are interested in donating to us or supporting our services through donations in kind.

Training and Support:

You will receive training and support to help you feel confident in the role, including:

• Volunteer induction and role-specific training
• Safeguarding and GDPR training
• Fundraising guidance and ongoing support
• Access to additional training opportunities, where available and relevant

Equipment Needed

As this role is initially remote, you will need:

• Access to a computer or laptop
• Internet access for meetings and training
• Use of the Volunteero app

Skills

Skills and Attributes Required:

• Friendly and confident communication skills
• Good organisation and record-keeping
• Basic IT skills for online meetings and training
• An interest in fundraising and supporting local communities

About Carers Support West Sussex

Carers Support West Sussex is an independent local charity supporting some of the 70,000 family and friend carers living in West Sussex. With more than 30,000 carers currently registered with us, we are dedicated to offering unpaid Carers information, guidance, and emotional support. Our aim is to deliver a well networked and supportive approach for each carer in the city/town or village in which they live.

We have more than 80 members of staff and over 30 volunteers, as well as a dedicated team of Trustees, we are committed to ensuring carers are recognised and listened to. Carers save the UK economy more than £1 billion pounds to the West Sussex economy and more than £150 billion across England and Wales.

Details

• Yes - DBS check required
• Yes - Equality and Diversity Policy
• Yes - Expenses reimbursed
• Yes - Health and Safety Policy
• No - Is it fully accessible
  The role begins with remote work contacting funders by phone or email, then progresses to in-person presentations and meetings. Accessibility of all venues cannot be guaranteed.
• Yes - Ongoing support
• Yes - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
  The role starts remotely with flexible hours, allowing adjustments to support volunteers with physical or sensory impairments. We’re happy to discuss individual needs.
• No - Suitable for Under 18's
• Yes - Training provided
• Yes - Volunteer induction
• Yes - Volunteer Policy
• Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
• Yes - Written role description

Availability

Locations, Timings, and Commitment This is a remote role, with occasional travel within West Sussex when needed. The role is flexible and can be carried out at a pace that suits you. Because of the training involved, we hope volunteers can commit to the role for at least six months, where possible.

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