Community Engagement and Fundraising Volunteer
Diocese of Bristol, Patchway, South Gloucestershire
Community Engagement and Fundraising Volunteer
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Diocese of Bristol, Patchway, South Gloucestershire
- Full time
- U
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 23 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 86dfbe00e51b4383986f37c603dbfdf8
Location ref: Patchway, South Gloucestershire
Full Job Description
St. Chad's Church in Patchway is looking for a Community Engagement and Fundraising Volunteer to assist them in the planning, organisation and delivery of community fundraising events, grant applications and online fundraising campaigns. Ideally volunteer applicants will have previous experience or an interest in developing professional skills in fundraising.,
- Work with members of church staff to plan and organise community focused fundraising events
- Helping to run community fundraising events including furniture set up, welcoming attendees and delivering activities.
- Assist church staff with grant applications to support community engagement initiatives
- Collaborating with the Social Media Volunteer to run online fundraising campaigns. If you are also interested in the Social Media Volunteers role and would like to do both, this can be discussed during your volunteer interview, Gain up to date fundraising knowledge with the support from the Bristol Diocese fundraising team
- Using your interpersonal skills to make a positive impact in the local community How the church and Bristol diocese will support you
- Training and onboarding support when you first start volunteering
- Regular check-ins to ensure you're enjoying and feel supported in your role
- Invitations to participate in community events including a chance to celebrate you and other volunteers' achievements during volunteers' week Please note: This volunteering role will take place in a church. There will be prayers and/or Christian conversations, but you and other volunteers would not be expected to participate. Being sympathetic towards the Christian values of these activities would be necessary, but it is not required that volunteers are Christians themselves.
- IT proficiency to carry out computer-based work such as grant applications and online fundraising campaigns
- Good organisation and numerical skills for planning and working with budgets
- The ability to collaborate with others and positively engage with members of the local community
- Previous experience or an interest in developing professional skills in fundraising