There are various volunteering opportunities available within North Ayrshire.
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Could you help to raise vital funds for SSAFA in your local area? You don’t need a military background, just the ability to get on with all kinds of people and some occasional free time.
What is a Fundraising volunteer?
As part of a local team, our fundraisers represent SSAFA at events and in public. The role includes helping at fayres, street collections, concerts, quizzes, raffles, sporting events, etc.
Why do we need you?
SSAFA branches rely on regular charitable income to fund all the necessities behind our support for clients. This includes volunteer travel expenses, phone bills, publicity, and grants for clients in urgent need. A varied programme of fundraising also keeps the SSAFA profile high in the local community, so everyone knows who we are and how we can help.
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
This role involves being out and about at public events and would suit someone looking to give the occasional day, half day, or evening to support SSAFA; when and where would be flexible to suit you.
What would you be doing?
* Being part of a team with collection/buckets tins at events, supermarkets, shopping centers, etc.
* Acting as a marshal at a public event, e.g., handing out water to runners, supervising parking, etc.
* Being part of a team running a stall at an event, Armed Forces Day, fayre, county show, etc.
* Helping with putting up posters, building gazebos, serving refreshments, packing/unpacking cars, etc.
* Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA, engaging people of all backgrounds and interests.
* Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA, including observing policies such as the Volunteering policy and data protection policy (these will be covered in your training and local induction).
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
* Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others.
* Give tangible and practical support to your local branch by raising funds used directly to support clients.
* Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community.
* Experience, training, and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
* Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression.
Experience required
* Friendly and approachable people.
* Confident people who feel happy to engage with the public, potential clients, volunteers, and SSAFA colleagues face-to-face.
* Reliable attitude, keeping in touch with the Fundraising Coordinator about your availability.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and keep information safely.
* Access to public transport or a car to get to events.
* Able to provide two referees: former employers or other people that know you well (other than relatives).
Travel expenses
We pay public transport rates and 45p per mile in a car. Volunteers can be reimbursed as and when they submit their expenses.
Date
27 July 2021
Support
* Fundraising workshops.
* Training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families, and personal information safe.
* Access to a range of e-learning courses, fundraising guidance, and marketing materials.
* Local Fundraising Coordinator.
* Fundraising Manager (per region).
* Access to the Fundraising and Marketing teams based at our central office.
* Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses.
Restrictions
Availability
* Monday
* Tuesday
* Wednesday
* Thursday
* Friday
* Saturday
* Sunday
Time of day
* Morning
* Afternoon
* Evening
Frequency & commitment
Flexible
Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity. Find out more
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