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Seagull Trust Cruises
- VO103750
Volunteering details
Seagull Trust Cruises, who provide short free canal cruises for the elderly, infirm, and those with additional needs, are looking for someone to head up and lead our fundraising activities. You will be responsible for researching potential funding opportunities, Compiling and writing funding applications and developing and facilitating fundraising events. The charity operate 9 specially designed wide beam barges, all wheelchair accessible, from 4 branches, and run around 2000 cruises per annum, carrying approximately 22,000 passengers. The Ratho branch is a major contributor to the Charity's activities and ongoing success, and the branch has a major fundraising objective to enable us to purchase an additional new boat.
Experience required
Although there is no need for any experience in the Scottish Canal Network, the role obviously involves being aware of our canal activities, and the social and well being advantages to our passengers and our volunteers. More important however is the ability to search out and compile applicable fundraising applications, work with others in our branch, to spread the word, and ensure the future success sustainability of Seagull Trust Cruises. The branch are autonomous within the Seagull Trust Charity, and our committee comprises extremely competent Treasurer, Secretary, Booking & membership Secretaries, Boat Maintenance Convenor etc. together with the various skippers responsible for "manning the cruises". You would be invited to sit on the committee, but this is not critical. The role is wide and varied and will suit anyone with fundraising experience (perhaps recently retired) who would like to get involved with a vibrant charitable & well respected organisation.
Travel details
We do not provide transport, or traveling expenses. All volunteers are unpaid, and we do not have any paid staff.
Travel expenses
None
Date
1 November 2025
Support
Training details
Full induction will be given, plus the ongoing support of our various committee members.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 21
There are NO Restrictions.
Frequency & commitment
At the discretion of the person, but we would expect you to be proactive in helping drive the branch forward with an innovative approach.
Volunteers (aged 21-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Fundraising Leader / Coordinator (Ratho Branch) with Seagull Trust Cruises
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Stuart Rennie, Seagull Trust Cruises
Thank you for registering your interest in Fundraising Leader / Coordinator (Ratho Branch) with Seagull Trust Cruises.
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