PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Events and fundraising volunteering is a very versatile and flexible role and can be suitable for anybody who has a few hours to spare as and when.

This volunteer position offers a great opportunity to gain experience of events, fundraising and community engagement in a local charity for mental health and wellbeing.  Volunteers can get involved with many aspects of our fundraising campaigns and local community events.

The Volunteer will be required to:

·         Provide practical support at events held at Trust Links sites or external sites as agreed

·         Promote Trust Links and its associated projects to the public

·         Volunteering for one of the many roles we need to help run our events

·         Tasks vary and can be any of the following. Preparing for the event and securing prizes, baking, driving the minibus, helping to set up, packing down, manning a stall, collection tins, kitchen help and many more.

·         This is an ad-hoc role suitable for anybody who has a few hours to spare on weekends and weekdays, as and when.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

·         Support Trust Links with events such as open days, fundraisers and community events as agreed

·         Develop a good knowledge of the services offered by Trust Links and promote Trust Links and its projects to members of the public in a positive way

·         Supporting other volunteers and staff in the garden, or in the kitchen, as required, at open days or community events

·         Provide support and direction as required, feeding back to staff relevant information relating to members

·         Take part in appropriate training and development activities

·         Maintain confidentiality

Raise any issues affecting members with appropriate staff member