Community Fundraising Ambassador - Kirklees

Job Details

permanent
Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
Alzheimer's Society
14.03.2024
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If you’re looking for a varied and flexible role which helps us to reach and support more people affected by dementia than ever before, look no further!

You’ll volunteer with our Fundraising teams to raise awareness in your local community and assist our supporters to raise funds. You’ll help us to identify potential new supporters, to build brand awareness and to inspire people in your local area to know more about dementia. By being one of our Ambassadors, you’ll put your passion for making a difference into action by engaging with our supporters in a variety of ways such as attending events or cheques presentations and helping with bucket collections.

If you’re looking for a varied and flexible role which helps us to reach and support more people affected by dementia than ever before, look no further!

You’ll volunteer with our Fundraising teams to raise awareness in your local community and assist our supporters to raise funds.
You’ll help us to identify potential new supporters, to build brand awareness and to inspire people in your local area to know more about dementia.
By being one of our Ambassadors, you’ll put your passion for making a difference into action by engaging with our supporters in a variety of ways such as attending events or cheques presentations and helping with bucket collections.

You will be there to support the local Community Fundraiser to identify and engage with new supporters in your local community.

Be an ambassador of Alzheimer’s Society by engaging with local supporters in a variety of ways such as attending events or cheque presentations, helping at bucket collections and information tables.
You will support the Community Fundraiser to build brand awareness, support fundraisers and inspire people to understand more about dementia in your local community.
Approx. two hours per week.

You’ll be great for the role if:

  • You are passionate about making a difference in your local community and to the lives of people affected by dementia
  • You have experience of or an interest in fundraising and raising awareness
  • You have good communication skills and enjoy engaging with people
  • You are self-motivated, organised and confident to volunteer independently
  • You are over the age of 16
If you find completing online applications difficult, please don't let this stop you from applying....please call or email us and we can support you with the application process.  You can contact the Volunteering Support Team by emailing [email protected] or call on 0300 222 5706
About You
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's  Society, we believe  passionately  that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything  we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people  who matter most.
 
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are  critical to bringing about real-world  solutions. From choosing  the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness ; they are the heart of this organisation.
 
Our Values
       

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one  of us is a Trusted expert , listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate , we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities
 

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.  During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

 

If there is anything further that you would like to know about this role, or any support that you need then please email us at  [email protected]  and we will be in touch.