Volunteer Fundraiser

What will you be doing?

A fundraiser trustee is a senior volunteer role and as such is recognised by professionals as a position of authority and standing. As a unit trustee, you would be a 'guardian of purpose', working with other trustees and senior volunteers to ensure that all decisions put the needs of young people first. You would be a part of safeguarding the charity's assets – both physical assets, including property, and intangible ones, such as its reputation. Which is why a particular skill set such as yours is highly desirable. Trustee Time Commitment  The time commitment of a trustee varies from role to role. As a minimum, all trustees are expected attend between six and ten unit management meetings per year, meeting on a weekday evening. This can be remote attendance and most other work, emails, correspondence, reports etc. can be completed at home on a casual basis. The average time per week committed to the role of a trustee is 5 hours per week. 

What are we looking for?

Applying for grants would be really useful skills  Fundraising from Local business  Creating opportunities in co-operation with the community and parents to generate funds 

What difference will you make?

Although you don’t get paid for being a trustee, there are benefits that can be garnered from volunteering as a trustee.  Contribute to your local community

Support the development of young people Expand learning and training opportunities  Expand facilities and programmes Increase volunteering opportunities  Increase opportunity for social mobility  Attract funding  Lower crime in your area

Raise your profile in the local community 

Network with local government members Liaise with local business networks Communication with local schools and education establishments/ schemes

Develop skills in new areas

Access to training and development  Volunteer with like-minded people Gain recognised qualifications in leadership, management and social action Gain strategic experience  Build your CV

Team Working 

Empower yourself with a new sense of purpose/prospect Strengthen your communication and negotiating skills  Volunteering with people from diverse professional backgrounds