Organisation Name:
Guide Dogs
Organisation's Cause(s):
Animals
Children / Young People / Families
Disability Services
Location of voluntary activity:
The Fundraiser is part of your local area, attending events, which could include anything from quiz nights to coffee mornings, to collections or sponsored walks.
When are volunteers needed: This is a flexible volunteer role and you can get involved as much or as little as works for you. You can fit your volunteering around any other responsibilities or commitments that you have.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Fundraising
Role description:
The Fundraiser Volunteer role is part of a local Fundraising Group, who helps the local community to get to know Guide Dogs, as well as helping to raise funds for the charity.
The Fundraising Group organise and attend local events from facilitating bucket collections at various venues, running a stall, selling Guide Dogs branded items, including the cuddly toys, keeping track of what is sold, helping with counting donations, as well as distributing Collection Boxes to local businesses and be part of a group of like-minded people planning events and raising money for Guide Dogs.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
Able to chat and tell people about Guide Dogs and why we need their support.
Be able to spread the word about your fundraising group's events on social media and in your local area.
Use your imagination and creativity to suggest new fundraising ideas that could raise money for Guide Dogs. All suggestions are welcome!
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? Yes
Suitable for:
Families
Groups
Hearing impaired
Intellectual/Learning Disabilities
Ongoing Volunteering
Short term Volunteering
Wheelchair users
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
As a Fundraiser, you’ll get the satisfaction of knowing you’re supporting people with sight loss by raising funds for our vital services.
This volunteering role is a great opportunity to meet new people and build your communication and interpersonal skills.
You’ll have lots of fun socialising and attending a wide range of different events.
You’ll get to meet incredible dogs – from puppies and guide dogs in training to qualified guide dogs working in partnerships.
You’ll have a dedicated volunteer manager and a team of volunteers who all support each other.
Volunteering should never leave you out of pocket. We pay any expenses related to your volunteering with us, including travel costs.
How to get involved:
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Fundraiser, please see our online application form via the following website link
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 01-04-2027