Volunteer Fundraiser Torfaen Sea Cadets

What will you be doing?

Torfaen Sea Cadets is a volunteer-run youth development organisation. We offer young people aged 10-18 the opportunity to experience life-changing adventure. Torfaen Unit is looking for an enthusiastic fundraiser to join its Unit Management Team (UMT). You will need to liaise with the UMT and support them in their fundraising. Your main role will be to lead on the different types of fundraising, such as trust and foundation applications, letters of appeal, community events and challenge events. You will have full support and training, if required, from the fundraising team at the National Support Centre.

What are we looking for?

Skills & abilities

Written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrable fundraising experience

Numeracy and statistics skills

Basic research skills

IT skills to include use of Microsoft suite

Ability to read and understand guidelines

Ability to identify potential funders for projects

Ability to engage with local businesses and organisations

Ability to attend UMT meetings monthly for 1-2 hours

Ability to engage with regional / national fundraising team for prospects

Is this you?

You enjoy working as part of a team

You can tell a good story

You have previous experience or an enthusiasm to learn new skills

You are a good communicator

You are able to sell ideas

You can think outside the box

What difference will you make?

A hugely rewarding role, helping young people change their lives and thrive

Fantastic opportunities for personal development and training, including qualifications in water sports, leadership and management and first aid

Real enhancements to your CV

Meet new people

Make a difference in your local community