Awareness Raising Champion

• Scottish Borders Rape Crisis Centre

• VO105839

We are seeking volunteer Awareness Raising Champions who will support SBRCC in a wide range of activities and events to raise awareness of the work we do in the local community and support fundraising activities. These funds are vital to help us to offer our support services to survivors of sexual violence throughout the Borders.
SBRCC is looking for enthusiastic women who can bring people together to raise awareness of SBRCC and the work we do to support hundreds of survivors every year.
We are looking for local people across the Scottish Borders with lots of creative ideas and energy, and time to contribute to different events. For example:

• Would you like to help organise and run local fundraising events?


• Would you like to support our larger events, such as 16 Days of Activism and our Reclaim the Night March?
  Other tasks might include:


• Distributing promotional materials, posters and flyers across the Scottish Borders


• Staffing information stands and bucket collections.


• Attending local networking events


• Requesting raffle prizes and supporting raffle ticket distribution and sales


• Distributing and collecting donation tins.
  Expectation


• As training will be provided, we ask for a minimum commitment of at least 12 months.


• Comply with SBRCC’s policies including Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety and Confidentiality.


• Attend initial volunteer training and other volunteer meetings throughout the year.
  Support & Training
  You will report to the Operations Manager and will receive regular one to one support. Relevant training opportunities will be provided to support you in this role.
  Expenses will be covered.
  Is it for me?


• Do you feel strongly that everyone in our society should be able to live their lives free from harm and abuse?


• Are you concerned about the impacts of sexual violence on women and young people?


• Would you like to stand alongside us as we work to towards achieving our vision ‘to end violence against women and girls in all its forms?

Experience required

• Interest and commitment to women’s rights and equality.
• Willingness to learn about the prevalence of sexual violence in society and commitment to working towards ending this.
• An interest in learning more about the issues and impacts relating to sexual violence and support for survivors.
• Great people skills, approachable and friendly.
• Reliability and good time keeping.
• Basic IT and telephone skills.
• Some experience of charity fundraising/events is desirable but not essential.
• Able to act with integrity and respect when representing the organisation and show a commitment to equality & diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.

Travel details

Office based in Galashiels. Events take place at various locations across the Scottish Borders.
Travel to various event locations across the Borders will be required.
Access to a car and ability to drive would be useful, but not essential.

Travel expenses

Expenses will be covered.
Travel expenses / car parking costs
Support with childcare costs may be provided (for childcare with registered childcare providers only)

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