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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Fundraising Group Member

Join the fun as a Fundraising Group Member with Canine Partners! Team up with fellow volunteers to help plan and deliver exciting local events that help raise vital funds for amazing assistance dogs. You’ll meet monthly, share ideas, plan activities, and be the friendly face of Canine Partners in your community.

About the opportunity

This role involves being an active member of a Canine Partners Fundraising Group, working alongside fellow volunteers to arrange fundraising events in your local community. You would attend regular group meetings to discuss upcoming activities and ensure plans are in place for events throughout the year.


We request that there should be a minimum requirement of one meeting per month, as well as additional planning and activity when required. However, the amount of time you commit depends on the nature of the activities held by the group.


What’s involved



  • Work with your fellow group volunteers to organise fundraising events and activities to raise money for Canine Partners

  • Taking on tasks to assist with the organisation of fundraising events

  • Liaising with the Fundraising Group Leader to organise events and keep Canine Partners updated

  • Being the public face of Canine Partners within your local area

  • Passing leads to your Canine Partners Staff Contact


Experience required

Role Requirements


  • Age 18 or over

  • Happy to contribute to event planning and on the day tasks

  • Access to your own transport with flexibility to visit different locations

  • Polite, confident and personable manner

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Some elements of this role could require standing for the duration of the session and/or being in a busy environment. Please advise us if you have any concerns about this, and we will do our best to support you


Travel expenses

Expenses will require receipts, including fuel for mileage, which is paid at 45p per mile.

Support
Training details

Support and Training


  • Reimbursement of expenses

  • Dedicated point of contact in the fundraising team

  • Guidance on cash handling

  • Public liability insurance

  • Volunteer clothing and ID badge

  • Training and support in fundraising event management


Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
Mon
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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