Community Fundraising Ambassador

Organisation: Alzheimer's Society
Hours required: Hours would be ad-hoc and always agreed in good time. On average about 3 hours every fortnight.
Age: 18+
Area: Margate area, Ramsgate area, Broadstairs area, Thanet area, Deal area, Dover area, Sandwich area, Folkestone area, Hythe area, Romney Marsh area
Postcode: EC3N 2AE
Address: 43-44 Crutched Friars, London

Apply at: https://careers.alzheimers.org.uk/vacancies/3691/community-fundraising-ambassador--kent.html

Keywords

18+ Flexible Fundraising

Description

If you’re looking for a varied and flexible role which helps us to reach and support more people affected by dementia than ever before, look no further!

We are looking for volunteers throughout the Kent region.

You’ll volunteer with our Fundraising teams to raise awareness in your local community and assist our supporters to raise funds. You’ll help us to identify potential new supporters, to build brand awareness and to inspire people in your local area to know more about dementia. By being one of our Ambassadors, you’ll put your passion for making a difference into action by engaging with our supporters in a variety of ways such as attending events and celebration evenings, delivering speeches, hosting info tables, cheque presentations and helping with bucket collections.

You’ll be great for the role if:

  • You are passionate about making a difference in your local community and to the lives of people affected by dementia
  • You have experience of or an interest in fundraising and raising awareness
  • You have good communication skills and enjoy engaging with people
  • You are self-motivated, organised and confident to volunteer independently
  • You are over the age of 16

If you find completing online applications difficult, please don’t let this stop you from applying….please call or email us and we can support you with the application process.  You can contact the Volunteering Recruitment Team by emailing volunteering@alzheimers.org.uk or call on 0300 222 5706

About Alzheimer’s Society

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground-breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.

What rewards come with volunteering, and how does it create meaningful change?

Three top reasons why you should join the volunteers already uniting against dementia:

  • It doesn’t matter how long you’re with us, it will be worth it. The time you give as a volunteer can make a direct and meaningful difference for people affected by dementia
  • You’ll meet like-minded people, passionate about creating a world without dementia.
  • There will be the opportunity to both utilise your existing skills and to learn and develop new ones.

Expenses such as mileage is covered, training is given and can be expanded upon if interested. Attending events, delivering speeches and cheque presentations is my favourite part of my job, but unfortunately I do not have the capacity to attend every one – I am looking for some lovely volunteers who can go when I may not be able to, to represent the Society, support our fundraisers and show how thankful we are.

Requirements

To ensure the safety and security of people with dementia we ask for:

One reference and proof of identity.
To put the role into practice most effectively volunteers are recommended to continue for at least 6 months.
Learning at the start will take about 1 day, followed by periodic refreshers.
You will need your own computer, internet access and phone.
Access to reliable transport

Contact details / How to apply

Contact: Emily O'Reilly
Telephone: +447860 948635
Email: emily.o'reilly@alzheimers.org.uk
For more information: https://careers.alzheimers.org.uk/vacancies/3691/community-fundraising-ambassador--kent.html
Apply at: https://careers.alzheimers.org.uk/vacancies/3691/community-fundraising-ambassador--kent.html

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