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Festivals Fundraising Co-ordinator
When We Need You
From 03/05/2010 onwards
About Opportunity
Being able to commit to one day a week in an Action for Children office or at home making calls and writing letters to current music and contemporary festivals in Scotland, finding out how they support charities and commit ot running at least 3 festivals stands a year. Organising and setting up an eye catching and interesting Action for Children stand for events to raise awareness of our work, promote fundraising events, recruit further volunteers and if possible, hold a collection. Recruiting and motivating other volunteers to man the stand. Sending thank you letters to festivals and calling them to let them know how the stand made a difference. Keeping a detailed account of festivals that have been approached on our inhouse data base. Ensuring accurate receipting and caccounting of income, in accordance with Action for Children Reporting, Banking and Administrative procedures.
Availability
Flexible
About Action for Children (Fundraising)
NCH Scotland is one of the leading children's charities in Scotland. We support over 6000 of the most vulnerable children, young people and their families at 64 projects across Scotland so that they have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Some examples of the children and families we help are: ... Family Centres - Supporting families living in some of the most deprived areas in Scotland; ... Respite Care - Providing vital support to disabled children and their families; ... Young Carers - Giving a childhood back to children who look after sick or disabled parents; ... Homelessness - Young people who are roofless or homeless.
Skills & Experience
Being able to organise and set up eye catching and interesting stands. Recruit volunteers, letter writing skills and good telephone manner.
Travel Details
Glasgow and inverness office or at home in other locations
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
by phone and email, in person at an event. Instruction and general support
Work Type
Administrative / Office Work
Client Group
Arts (music /drama / crafts)
Expenses Detail
on receipt
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
No minimum commitment required.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
2
Reference Code
40-1561
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
The Gateway
1A Millburn Road
IV2 3PX
Contact: Signpost
Tel: 01463 711393
Email: volunteer@signpost-inc.org
Website: http://www.signpost-inc.o...
