Fundraising Assistant Volunteer

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

What skills do I need?

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

When do I need to be available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Details

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.