Campaigns Volunteer (UK Wide)
About organisation / project
We are an international relief and development agency that asks the question, what makes us human? We think the answer is caring for others and changing their lives for the better. That’s what we’ve been doing for over 25 years.
We started as students in a small flat in Manchester, UK, and this year we have worked in 24 countries, providing humanitarian aid that saves and transforms lives. That’s what makes us Human Appeal.
Role Title: Campaign Support Volunteer
Commitment: We will keep your details on file for 2 years after your last contact with us, and invite you to events throughout the year
Location: Nationwide, Virtually due to Covid-19
Expenses: This is an unpaid position but we do reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket expenses such as travel and lunch in line with Human Appeal’s expenses policy.
Skills required:
- Excellent communication skills
- Organised and reliable
- Ability to work well in a team
- Imaginative and motivated
- Build and maintain good relationships with the public and/or team members
Benefits of volunteering with us:
- Experience of fundraising with an international charity
- Opportunity to develop new skills
- Excellent support as part of a friendly team
- Excellent training opportunities
- Offer to provide references after volunteering for 3 events or more
- Meet new people and make a difference
- Opportunities to take part in Human Appeal events
Learning & Development:
To enable you to take part in this opportunity Human Appeal will provide:
- A detailed induction to provide you with an overview of Human Appeal
- Training and shadowing providing all the information and skills needed to fulfil the role
- A dedicated member of staff to provide ongoing support and supervision
- Payment of “out of pocket” expenses in line with Human Appeal’s expenses policy
- A volunteer handbook that outlines all of the policies and procedures you will need to be aware of whilst volunteering
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Required Role
Campaigns Volunteer (UK Wide)
Key responsibilities
Supporting online fundraising events
Taking part in Human Appeal’s online campaigns and online fundraising initiatives
Approaching individuals, groups and organisations virtually for sponsorship and donations
Virtually recruiting new volunteers for Human Appeal
Organising or participating in online events to raise the charity’s profile
Mandatory SkillsHide[-]
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Event Planning
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Interpersonal
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Team Work
Desirable Skills
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Non-discriminatory
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Non-judgemental
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Team Work
Skill to gain
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Communication
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Confidence
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Creative and design
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Event Planning
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Initiative
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Interpersonal
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Listening
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Marketing
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Negotiation and influencing
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Team Work
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Time Management
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Networking
When can you do this role/Calendar
Minimum commitment level:
Once every three months