Fundraising - Office

Chailey Heritage Foundation is a charity and our fundraising efforts allow us to open up a world of possibilities for children and young people living with complex disabilities. Thanks to generous donations, we can cover the costs of Specialist Services, facilities and equipment which offer young people the opportunity to achieve so much more than anyone ever thought possible and live their life to the fullest.

This includes hydrotherapy, hippotherapy, the immersive space, patchwork farm, walkers, Singing Hands classes, and even Christmas presents.

As a Fundraising Office Volunteer you will be supporting the fundraising team to run a variety of events and fundraising activities.

What you will do

• Assist with planning and preparation of fundraising events
• Send communications and steward our supporters
• Data entry and record keeping on CRM database
• Help source prizes for fundraising events – both in person and over the phone
• Distribute marketing materials in the local community
• Take on own research projects to target different community groups eg supermarkets, talks
• Secure collecting tin locations and organize collecting tin routes

What you will bring

• Enthusiasm and commitment
• Confidence to talk to people on the telephone and in person
• Organisational skills
• IT knowledge

What we will provide

• Be part of a friendly and supportive team
• Induction training and other learning relevant to your role
• Support through your named contact and the Volunteer Coordinator
• Reasonable expenses
• Experience in the fundraising sector
• An opportunity to be part of the community, changing lives for young people with disabilities

Training

• Safeguarding, Data Protection, Equality and diversity, Manual Handling. Elective training dependent on role

Location

On site in the Fundraising office but also in the community so able to travel.

Duration

Ongoing. We would like volunteers to stay with us for at least 6 months if possible. Hours required: one day or half day during office hours

What else do I need to know

Most volunteering opportunities at Chailey Heritage Foundation require an enhanced disclosure check by the DBS – this does not mean that you cannot volunteer for us if you have a previous conviction. Chailey Heritage Foundation conforms to all aspects of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We also require two references.

Contact Information:

• Volunteer Coordinator: Attfield-Davis
• Email: Sharon.attfielddavis@chf.org.uk
• Phone: 01825 72444 ext 402 Mobile: 07909234187

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Chailey Heritage Foundation embraces diversity and equality, and we are committed to building a team of volunteers with a variety of backgrounds, skills and experience. The more inclusive we are means we can help meet the needs of the children and young people at Chailey Heritage Foundation.