Fundraising - Events Volunteer

Department: Community Fundraising & Events

Job Description:

Job Description:
Fundraising is essential for us as a Charity to raise much needed donations and awareness of our services. The events team manage the large-scale Kirkwood events including the Memory Walk, Christmas Tree Collection, Charity Balls, Music/Comedy events

Key Tasks:

• To organise and prepare for events in advance, set up display materials/prizes
• Setting up venue layouts/signage etc. (some carrying/lifting of items may be necessary depending on the event)
• To assist with the sale of The Kirkwood merchandise, raffle tickets, The Big K super draw lottery tickets and scratch cards
• Serving refreshments
• Stewarding
• Driving duties

Personal Qualites:
This role does not require any specific qualifications:

We are looking for volunteers who have:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills: Be able to confidently engage and talk with a diverse range of people to build up a rapport when promoting The Kirkwood, our services and how people can get involved. Be approachable, friendly and professional
• Creative: Have a creative flair for ensuring stalls are appealing and well stocked to attract customers
• Trustworthy: Displays a high level of honesty and integrity
• Relationship Building: The ability to build relationships with colleagues, volunteers, members of the public and external supporters
• Organisation: Be methodical and systematic in how they work. Recognises the importance of being punctual, reliable, and consistent. Able to demonstrate flexibility to support our services.
• Diplomacy: Able to deal with people in difficult situations using tact to avoid causing upset or offence
• Motivation: Is genuinely committed to making a positive difference to people’s lives. They are enthusiastic and committed to the role.
• Physically Fitness: Be physical fit as lifting and carrying is required for certain events
• Teamwork: Understands the importance of volunteering as part of a team. Able to use initiative and act independently with the knowledge of knowing when to seek support.

Key Requirements:
We are keen to hear from anyone who has:

• Willing to volunteer at weekends and unsociable hours
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to be flexible
• A desire to support the Kirkwood
• Is physically fit due to the nature of the role if appropriate

And who are:

• Reliable and consistent
• Helpful and dependable
• Able to volunteer within defined role boundaries
• Able to comply with our strict Confidentiality Policy
• Willing to undertake training

Location:
Within the Kirklees area

Recruitment, Induction & On-Going Development

Volunteers are required to complete an application form and provide two references.
Volunteers are required to complete on-line training and specific training/mentoring will be provide for this role.
On–going supervision, training and development will continue throughout your volunteering with The Kirkwood and support is always available from the Volunteer Services Team. 
To keep up to date with requirements and legislation directly relevant to this role, some training will be repeated on an annual basis.

Minimum Suggested Time Commitment Per Week:
Flexible depending on events, however, mainly weekends and potentially unsociable hours

Interested in this role? Please click the button below to apply

Alternatively, you can contact:

Rachael Savage (Events Manager)
Email: rachael.savage@thekirkwood.org.uk
Tel: 01484 557 911  

Volunteering at The Kirkwood

Volunteering with The Kirkwood is open to people of all ages and backgrounds. And the great thing is that a little of your time can make a massive difference to what we can achieve!

Volunteering has been a part of the fabric of The Kirkwood since the idea of a ‘Hospice for Kirklees’ was first conceived over 35 years ago. Over the years, thousands of local people have offered their time and skills as volunteers, and The Kirkwood you see today is a testament to the fantastic contribution they have made.

Everyone associated with The Kirkwood knows only too well the real difference our volunteers make to the running of our services, and it’s true to say we simply couldn’t do it without them!  

And don’t forget, it’s not ‘all work and no play'! Volunteering with The Kirkwood gives you the chance to meet new people and make new friends, join in volunteer celebration events, socialise with other members of your team.  

Is it your time to make a difference?  

About The Kirkwood

The Kirkwood is a local Charity providing specialist care, free of charge, to adults in Kirklees living with life limiting illnesses in Kirklees.  

We are a team of clinical and medical professionals, fundraisers, chefs, receptionists and cleaners. We are supporters and volunteers. We are patients, carers and families. We are a movement of people motivated by our shared vision to provide the very best care for the people of Kirklees.

Please note that only one reference is needed for our retail roles. This reference must come from an individual you have known for a minimum of 12 months.