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Title of role : Emergency fundraising volunteer
Location: Leeds
Hours/days: 1-10hrs a week when a DEC appeal occurs. Flexible.
Summery of role:
Oxfam’s Emergency Fundraising Volunteers are motivated individuals who take part in fundraising in response to a disaster appeal. You may be asked to help out at fundraising events which have been organised by the fundraising coordinator in your area. This fundraising may involve street collections as well as other types of fundraising events. Alternatively we may ask you to organise some small scale fundraising yourself. Finally, the Oxfam regional team will be on hand to offer help and advice every step of the way.
What work will I be doing as an Emergency Response Fundraising Volunteer?
You will have a vital role in raising funds to support the DEC and Oxfam’s emergency response work.
Help out at large scale local fundraising events. For example street collections or black tie balls.
Initiate local fundraising. e.g. distribute collection tins in local businesses.
Organise small fundraising events such as coffee mornings and pub quizzes.
Work as part of a group of volunteers.
Encourage people within your local community to support Oxfam and the DEC.
What experience or skills will I need to do this volunteer role?
We are looking for motivated individuals with lots of enthusiasm. Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to ask people to get involved are important too.
What can Oxfam offer me as a volunteer?
This is your chance to help change the world and make a real difference to people affected by disasters.
Work as a member of your local community but also as part of the wider Oxfam community.
The unique opportunity to develop existing skills and gain experience in fundraising.
A chance to learn more about one of the world’s leading charities and to have a voice within Oxfam.
Enhance your CV. .
Have fun and meet new people.
Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed where agreed.
If you are interested in joining a team built around the Leeds area to help raise emergency funds for oxfam please email your C.V plus a few sentences about yourself.
