CHAS has five key income streams and engagement volunteers help fundraisers raise more money by using their own interests, contacts and networks. Whatever your background, knowledge and interests you can help by volunteering in your own community raising money, building relationships and raising the profile of CHAS.
Flexible time commitment - you can volunteer on any day of the week in the morning, afternoon or evening.
In your own community and supporting your local fundraiser at their office. This role will be based out of Robin House and there will be a requirement to meet your volunteer manager at least once a month at Robin House.
It’s important to us that you feel happy, safe and confident in your role. As a CHAS volunteer you will be invited to complete a short, online core learning package that is tailored to your role - your learning will include representing CHAS and basic health and safety. You can choose to learn as part of a group or complete the learning online. The learning won't take up much time and will equip you with the skills you need to undertake your role safely and confidently. We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options for volunteers.
All volunteers are assigned a supervisor - this person will be your point of contact and will meet with you on a regular basis to provide you with support and guidance.
By helping CHAS to fundraise you are helping the charity develop our services for children and young people with a life-shortening condition. A visible presence in the community, you are the public face of CHAS and help to raise awareness of our vital services in the community. This improved awareness means that more children and families will know about and access our services.
The role is for those age 18+.
The income streams are colleges and universities, company and business, community events, schools, youth groups and community groups which give volunteers plenty of scope to get involved. If you have an idea to fundraise of knowledge of one of these areas you are ideal as a Community Engagement volunteer.
We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy.
CHAS is committed to providing a quality volunteering experience to all volunteers free from discrimination and prejudice. Ensuring that CHAS is an equal, diverse, and inclusive organisation improves the quality of care we provide, helps us reach more families and children, and maximises a wide variety of knowledge, experience and expertise.
We welcome volunteer applications from those who are refugees, asylum seekers, benefit claimants and those with a disability. We can provide more information on volunteering eligibility and any adjustments we can put in place to ensure your volunteering experience is a positive one.
If you’re interested in the role you can apply online or if you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team at volunteering@chas.org.uk or 01577 866065.
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