Author: Angeline McClelland

Event & Fundraising Volunteers
Information

Overview
The fundraising team hold a number of different events and collections throughout the year. From the traditional bucket collections to designing and preparing marketing materials to one off events such as Leeds Abbey Dash.
Our fundraising takes place right across Leeds so there is sure to be something you can get involved in your local community.

Tasks
We are looking for a team of volunteers to help us with the following tasks:
Admin duties such as designing certificates, posters, sponsorship forms etc.
Helping at events such as Leeds Abbey Dash, Carol Concert or Christmas Fair
Perhaps you’re good at crafting and can help by using your skill to help us raise money?
Perhaps you’re a social media whizz and can help us improve our on line presence?
Helping to prepare or hold fundraising activities such as tombolas or bake sales

Can you help?
Can you help with one, some or all of these tasks?
Are you warm and welcoming?
Do you want to work as part of a team?
Do you like talking to new people?

All Age UK Leeds volunteers are offered a full induction. Volunteers also have access to training, informal supervision, briefings and opportunities to participate in social events. Age UK Leeds will provide specific training on Safeguarding, Professional Boundaries and anything relevant to the role.
All agreed out of pocket expenses such as travel costs will be met by Age UK Leeds.
We offer:
support and training
work experience
opportunity to develop new skills and interests
chance to meet new people
an opportunity to contribute to and be part of an established organisation specialising in the knowledge and understanding of the older people of Leeds
Volunteers can offer support as and when to suit them from one off events, through to regular volunteering.
A full DBS will be completed, which we will organise, and references received before commencement.

How to apply
To find out more about volunteering with the Fundraising Team please contact Lisa Burnett on 0113 3893000
If you wish to apply to be a volunteer please visit the volunteering section of our Age UK Leeds website or email volunteering@ageukleeds.org.uk