Organisation Name:
IDAS - Independent Domestic Abuse Services
Organisation's Cause(s):
Crime / Victims / Offenders
Women
Location of voluntary activity:
Supporting our Fundraiser, remotely
When are volunteers needed: All week days considered - office hours
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Fundraising
Role description:
IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Service) is seeking volunteers to assist with our fundraising activities and events. The role will be varied, involving attendance at events, generating fundraising ideas and providing administrative support. The successful candidate will be linked with our fundraiser to research and relay fundraising opportunities. They will attend community events, take donations and correspond with fundraisers and donors.
We are looking for someone who is computer-literate and have great interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating confidence and representing IDAS values when engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
The role offers the opportunity to volunteer within a specialist charity doing vital work to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. We offer thorough and on-going training to our volunteers and additional shadowing of our Practitioners.
Volunteer tasks:
Researching and identifying fundraising opportunities
Attend meetings with local team to update on fundraising opportunities
Developing local/community fundraising and awareness events
Attending fundraising events, communicating with donors and fundraisers and taking donations
Putting up posters and handing out flyers
Approaching individuals and organisations for sponsorship and donations
Keeping spreadsheets and event registrations up to date
We are ideally looking for volunteers who can dedicate 4 hours per week.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
Volunteers will have:
A high standard of communication skills, compassion, respect and understanding
A strong commitment to and understanding of confidentiality
Basic IT and organisational skills
An understanding of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence is desirable
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance is essential (can be provided by IDAS).
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
The role offers the opportunity to volunteer within a specialist charity doing vital work to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. We offer thorough and on-going training to our volunteers.
How to get involved:
to apply via our website, with this link: https://idas.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-application-form/
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 10-03-2026