Branch Fundraising Volunteer – Blackpool Adult Support Group

The role is fully supported by the regional Senior Branch Engagement Officer and the other branch volunteers. You will receive full guidance and training for everything you’ll need to do. You could have the option of attending branch committee meetings and contributing your thoughts on future branch activities.

Do you have a few hours a month to give to volunteering? This role can fit around your responsibilities, and you can decide when you would like to volunteer. There is flexibility on the amount of the time you give too. We know our volunteers have busy lives and we do our best to fit around you.

When and where

Flexibility on days and the amount of time committed to the role. The majority of branch volunteers give around 4 hours a week but it depends how active the branch is.

Home based and Monday Mornings at the Argosy centre 10am till 12:30pm.

Support

Designated Senior Branch Engagement Officer to answer any queries and provide support.

Written guidance on a range of branch communications.

You must complete any requested eLearning modules before you start volunteering. Your Senior Branch Engagement Officer will explain what you need to complete.

Insurance cover for all branch activities.

Agreed expenses reimbursed for attendance at any event organised by the branch support team.

By applying for this role you are agreeing to have your application form shared with the volunteer branch chair of the branch you are applying to volunteer with in accordance with GDPR.

What skills do I need?

Volunteer role

Branch Fundraising Volunteer

Why we want you

The charity has around 100 branches, all run by volunteers, who provide local support to autistic people and their families. Every branch is different and so are the activities they provide – they may run parent support groups, adult social groups, children’s activities, conferences or focus on providing information or campaigning. However, no matter how big or small, all branches are hugely valued by the people in their local area.

Branches are run entirely by volunteers with advice and support from the national charity.

The Fundraising Volunteer role is important to the running of the branch as they help organise fundraising events for the branch. Without these roles, we would not have as many branches as we do.

What you will be doing

Putting collection tins in local shops or community areas.

Holding a ‘tin collection’ in a local town – this is where Branch members stand outside shops with collection tins and get donations.

Holding a sponsored event such as a swim or walk. People will sponsor branch members' money to complete certain tasks.

Holding an event for local people to attend – quiz night, auction, raffle, talk, coffee and cake morning – people will give donations when they come.

Having a section on the branch website that people can click on if they want to give money.

Talking to committee members about different ways to fundraise and deciding what to do as a Branch.

Talking to NAS Fundraising Team and ensuring the branch complies with the NAS rules on fundraising.

Talking to committee members about different ways to fundraise and deciding what to do as a branch.

Publicising events, distributing information or fundraising forms.

Supporting people who are fundraising on behalf of the branch.

Working with the Treasurer to ensure that the money is collected safely and banked accurately.

The skills you need

Confident in working with and communicating with other committee members, and individuals and organisations outside of the branch. This communication will need to be face to face, by telephone and/or email.

Confident and comfortable speaking publicly. Able to explain ideas work together.

Able to motivate people and help people.

Able to tackle difficult issues and problems and situations and involve other people where necessary.

Very organised and able to plan activities and events.

Aware of importance of managing and handling money safely and accurately.

What's in it for you

Improve support to autistic people and their families in your local area.

Build up an understanding of autism by volunteering with autistic people.

Access free training and learn new skills.

Meet new people.

A worthwhile achievement to add to your CV.

Having fun whilst carrying out a valuable role.

Volunteering can keep you mentally stimulated and provide you with a sense of purpose.

This is a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity and will allow you to make a difference to those you are supporting and their families.

Disclaimer

We seek applications from anyone interested in the role, but particularly welcome applications from those on the autism spectrum.

When do I need to be available?

Details

The group is open at 10am till 12:30pm at the Argosy centre

Where does this role take place?