Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester

Volunteering

Volunteer fundraiser

For Arun & Chichester Citizens Advice

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The role - supports our CEO in securing vital funds to keep the organisation running. The role is varied and in particular looks at bid writing and associated tasks.

Who is it for – This role is for a volunteer who enjoys being behind the scenes a little more, someone who likes to research and look for opportunities that will benefit the local community. The role is predominately a work from home role.

Commitment – The commitment for this role is flexible, although if supporting a bid writing more commitment may be needed some weeks.

Training length – This will depend on the level of experience you already have of researching for funding and writing bids. We offer a comprehensive training programme completed over a prescribed timeframe, please join a taster session to learn more.

Please note: When you express an interest in this role, you will be sent an email from the recruitment team at Arun & Chichester Citizens Advice inviting you to join them at an online taster session. These sessions are interactive and serve as a great opportunity to find out more about the organisation and available roles, and for them to answer any questions you might have.

Skills

What do you need to have?

You don’t need specific qualifications or skills but you’ll need to:

  • Be friendly and approachable
  • be non-judgmental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own
  • Have good listening skills have excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Have good maths and IT skills
  • Be able to understand information and explain it to others be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies, including confidentiality and data protection
  • Be willing to undertake training in your role

Interests

  • Black and Minority Ethnic Communities
  • Civic Responsibility and Communities
  • Disability
  • Emergency Response
  • Employment, Education and Training
  • Environment
  • Families and Parenting
  • Homeless and Housing
  • Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender
  • Mental Health
  • No specific interest
  • Older People
  • Substance Misuses and Addiction

Activities

  • Fundraising and Finance

Details

  • No - DBS check required
  • Yes - Equality and Diversity Policy
  • Yes - Expenses reimbursed
  • Yes - Health and Safety Policy
  • Yes - Is it fully accessible
  • Yes - Ongoing support
  • Yes - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
  • 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

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Volunteers generally volunteer during working hours 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Location

Working from home

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