How you can get involved
One of the best ways you could get involved and help us with our vital work is to join our fundraising team as a volunteer. We are seeking Events Volunteers and Admin Volunteers.
Please read on for more information, and contact Julie Lamont if you think you could help. Call 01962 857097 or email jlamont@brendoncare.org.uk.
Events Volunteers
Purpose:
To be part of the established fundraising team of local Hampshire charity for older people, Brendoncare and provide practical help and support. We are looking for ad hoc and regular supporters to get involved in event & organisational support and help raise the profile of care for older people.
Activities:
Help in the pre planning stage
Get involved in the publicity and promotion of the event
Liaise with schools, colleges, community groups and companies
Help on the day with the set-up and close-down
Events can be anything from sports challenges (The Great South Run or a Skydive) to concerts, music gigs or collections outside a superstore.
Time commitment:
You choose if you want to be involved on an ad hoc or regular basis. Your time commitment will probably vary from event to event but we do need people who will agree to a level of commitment and stick to it.
Checks:
Depending on the role you take on, you may require a CRB check, we will organise this for you. From July 2010 this will include you receiving an ISA registration number, a legal requirement to be able to volunteer with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Benefits:
This is an excellent opportunity to put something back into the community or to gain valuable work experience. Out of pocket expenses will be met, including reasonable travel costs (8 miles radius from venue)
Fundraising Words & Numbers
Purpose:
Admin is the backbone of all fundraising, as an admin volunteer you will be part of the dynamic fundraising team at Brendoncare, the local Hampshire charity for older people, playing a crucial part in supporting the team.
Activities:
You will be involved in:
Admin
Marketing
Data entry
Promotion
Telephone support
Stats
And much much more.
Time commitment:
A regular weekly commitment to the team is required, this can be flexible with details negotiated with the Head of Fundraising.
Checks:
You will be required to have a CRB check which will be organised by us.
Benefits:
This is an excellent opportunity to put something back into the community or to gain valuable work experience. Out of pocket expenses will be met, including reasonable travel costs up to 8 mile radius of The Old Malthouse, Victoria Road, Winchester, will be met.