No matter how you have lost your sight, and at whatever stage of life you have experienced sight loss, we are here to offer support and advice.
For more than 165 years, Insight Gloucestershire has ...
Community Events Supporter
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Becs Thurgur
Provided
#121595
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This role is ideal for people who are outgoing and enjoy building relationships and meeting others in social settings.
As a small charity we rely on the generosity of our supporters and the local community. Every penny raised makes a huge difference to the services we are able to provide to blind and partially sighted people across Gloucestershire. Community events are not only an important source of income, but they also help us to raise our profile, ensuring that people are aware of the vital work that we do.
We are looking for enthusiastic people to support our Relationship Fundraiser at community events. This role is ideal for someone who is outgoing and enjoys building relationships, supporting community initiatives and meeting others in social settings. The role is predominantly about supporting local community awareness events. You will not be directly asking for funds.
What will you be doing?
Event Support:
- Helping to set up and take down a stall at local community events, such as the Cotswold Show, summer fairs, health and wellbeing events and more
- Assisting with transporting, organising and displaying event materials where appropriate
- Staffing our stall and information points
- Engaging with visitors and providing information about sight loss and the work of Insight Gloucestershire
- Supporting fundraising activities such as raffles, collections and competitions
- Encouraging visitors to support the charity through donations, fundraising or volunteering
Event Admin:
- Identifying local community events that would be beneficial for the charity to attend
- Assisting with event registrations where required
- Helping to collect feedback from event participants and visitors
- Supporting the Relationship Fundraiser with general event-related administration
For individuals who enjoy helping out with admin, this role could be combined with our Fundraising Admin Assistant role
What skills and experience are needed?
- Friendly, approachable and confident speaking to the public
- A good team player who can work independently when required
- Well organised, with effective time management skills
- Reliable and willing to get involved
- Enthusiastic about supporting the work of Insight Gloucestershire
What will you gain from the role?
- Experience supporting charity events and community engagement activities
- Opportunities to develop confidence and communication skills
- The knowledge that you have helped to make a real difference to the lives of people living with sight loss in the region
- The opportunity to meet new people and contribute to a worthwhile cause
What support will be given?
- Induction and role-specific training
- Understanding Sight Loss Pack
- Supervision and support from the Fundraiser and Volunteer Coordinator
- Reimbursement of agreed out-of-pocket expenses
- Additional training as appropriate
When will you be needed?
Most events take place during weekends and evenings, although opportunities are available throughout the week. You can choose activities that fit around your availability and commitments.
How often will you be needed?
- This is flexible volunteering to fit around your availability
- Additional hours may be available during busy fundraising periods and events
References
Two references and personal ID required prior to starting in role
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About Insight Gloucestershire
No matter how you have lost your sight, and at whatever stage of life you have experienced sight loss, we are here to offer support and advice.
For more than 165 years, Insight Gloucestershire has been supporting local blind and partially sighted people. We provide timely and appropriate support services for all people affected by sight loss in Gloucestershire, along with their families and friends. Our aim is to ensure people with sight loss in the county are able to lead active, independent and fulfilled lives.
Our aims are:
- To ensure all people with sight loss in our geographic area (and their family and friends) know where they can find support relevant to their personal situation.
- To provide a range of good quality, high impact services driven by the voice and needs of our clients.
- To build a strong and sustainable organisation which adds real value, can demonstrate its impact and has the confidence of the people and organisations we work with.
As a charity, we work across the county of Gloucestershire. We have a low vision resource centre in Cheltenham. We also regularly run local advice hubs and social groups in towns across the county where clients can access information, advice and guidance.