Fundraising Volunteer

Support Possability People’s fundraising activities, helping us raise the income that enables us to continue supporting disabled people to live independently and challenge barriers to inclusion.

This is a varied role with opportunities to get involved in community fundraising, events, collections and supporter activities. You may help at fundraising events by welcoming attendees, supporting activities, collecting donations and helping with set-up and pack-down.

You may also support our collection pot scheme by helping distribute, collect and record donations from local businesses and community venues, as well as providing administrative support such as monitoring the fundraising inbox, updating records and preparing materials.

Fundraising volunteers are ambassadors for Possability People, helping us build positive relationships with supporters and the local community. Whether you enjoy meeting people, supporting events or helping behind the scenes, come get involved. 

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Benefits

Develop new skills and experience – Gain experience in community fundraising, events, administration, supporter engagement and working within the charity sector. Make a difference locally – Help raise vital funds that enable Possability People to support disabled people to live independently and challenge barriers to inclusion.

Meet people and build confidence – Join a friendly team, connect with supporters and volunteers, and develop your communication and organisational skills.

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Practical Considerations

This role is based at our Head Office in Kemp Town, Brighton. You may also be asked to support fundraising activities and events across Brighton and Hove from time to time.

The time commitment for this role can vary depending on fundraising activity. Some tasks, such as administration support, may be completed at regular times, while event and community fundraising activities will take place at different times throughout the year. We will discuss opportunities with you and agree a commitment that works for both you and the team.

This role is based at our Head Office in Kemp Town, Brighton. You may also be asked to support fundraising activities and events across Brighton and Hove from time to time. Travel expenses are paid and our head office is well served by public transport. 

The time commitment for this role can vary depending on fundraising activity. Some tasks, such as administration support, may be completed at regular times, while event and community fundraising activities will take place at different times throughout the year. We will discuss opportunities with you and agree a commitment that works for both you and the team.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments with you, including changes to activities, timings, equipment or any additional support needs.

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Support Disabled

As a disability charity, we are committed to making volunteering accessible and welcoming for everyone. We recognise that people may need different types of support to take part, and we are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments before and during your volunteering. Support may include adapting activities, offering different ways to get involved, changing timings, providing equipment or additional guidance, and considering any communication or access needs. We work with volunteers to understand what will help them feel confident and included. Volunteers receive an induction, ongoing support from their volunteer lead and opportunities to ask questions and discuss how things are going. We value the skills, experience and lived experience that disabled volunteers bring, while welcoming anyone who shares our values and wants to contribute.

What skills do I need?

We are looking for volunteers who are:

•  Friendly, approachable and comfortable meeting new people
•  Positive and enthusiastic, with an interest in supporting a local charity
•  Reliable and able to make a regular commitment
•  Good communicators, both in person and in writing
•  Organised and able to manage different tasks and priorities
•  Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
•  Confident engaging with supporters, members of the public and community groups
•  Happy to support a range of activities, including events, collections and administration
•  Comfortable using basic computer systems, including email and Microsoft Office
•  Able to handle information appropriately and maintain confidentiality
•  Willing to learn new skills and try new things.

Experience of fundraising, events, customer service or administration is useful, but not essential. We are looking for people who share our values and want to help make a difference for disabled people.