Branch Fundraising Volunteer (Cambridge Branch)

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.

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 (plus travel to branch activities)
• Attending monthly committee meetings, either in person near Cambridge or over zoom.