Children's Hospice SW - Little Harbour - Fundraising Office Volunteer

For more than 25 years Children's Hospice South West has been caring for children with life-threatening conditions by providing children's hospice and professional family support services. We are dedicated to making the most of short and precious lives through the provision of the best possible hospice care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions. The care offered at each of our three hospices is not just about medical and nursing support for sick children but enriching lives of the children and their whole family.

Fundraising Office volunteer - The role

We have fundraising teams based at each of our hospices, and a small team based in our Tiverton Chinon Court Office.  However, we rely hugely on the support of volunteers to help with administration tasks, which might include conducting research, sending fundraising packs, contacting supporters, using the fundraising database or preparing resources for fundraising events.

Tasks may include:

• Updating and inputting records on the fundraising database
• Supporting CHSW fundraising events
• Supporting the community and corporate fundraisers with tasks
• Providing support with general office duties e.g. filling, photocopying, scanning and shredding
• Helping to prepare Fundraising resources for supporters and CHSW events
• Preparing various information/fundraising packs as required
• Typing (using Microsoft Word or Excel)
• Desk based research via email and phone

What we're looking for?

Individuals who enjoy undertaking administrative tasks and are happy volunteering as part of a fundraising team

Practical considerations

You will need to be able to make your own way to Little Harbour, Porthpean Road, Porthpean, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6AZ..      

Ideal for

Individuals who have good administration, organisation and communication skills or someone who is looking to develop their skills in any of these areas..

Skills gained

• Communication skills
• Develop your interpersonal skills
• Being part of a fun, enthusiastic and supportive team
• Adding to your CV
• Making a difference within your local community
• Knowledge of Children’s Hospice South West
• Supporting a worthwhile local charity

Skills required

• Previous experience in an administrative role would be beneficial.

When

Hours can be flexible to suit your own commitments.

How to apply

Please complete the volunteer registration form below, and return to recruitment.lh@chsw.org.uk or in the post to: HR Team, CHSW Little Harbour, Porthpean Road, Porthpean, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6AZ. 

If you have any queries please contact the HR Team at Little Harbour on 01726 871819.