Join our team as a Volunteer Ambassador
About the Volunteer Ambassador role
Volunteer Manager: Community & Events Fundraising Manager
Available locations: Home / Remote
Commitment: Flexible – there are no set hours for this role
Download the Volunteer Ambassador role description PDF here.
How you make a difference
You’ll helping us to give life-changing support to thousands of women and families facing unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy loss in the UK.
At some of the most difficult and critical times in a woman’s life, we step in with real, practical help. From a secure and safe home, and essential baby supplies, to emotional and professional support, Life walks alongside women and families when they need it most.
What you'll be doing
- Distributing leaflets and posters in your local supermarkets, shops or community centres etc.
- Encourage individuals to sign up to Life fundraising events and challenges.
- Identifying and reaching out to potential groups/clubs/churches about a talk.
- Giving talks to members of the community about the work that Life does using the language and training provided by Life.
- Attending ad hoc events organised by the fundraising team.
- Encourage people to fundraise for life and promote other ways to get involved.
*Please note this role is flexible, and you can choose which elements you feel comfortable with doing.
The skills you'll need
- Friendly and approachable.
- Reliable.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidence in speaking in front of an audience.
- Comfortable speaking about what we do as a charity.
- The ability to have sensitive conversations with supporters.
What's in it for you
We want to make sure you have enough information to carry out your voluntary role. You will receive:
- Provide induction, information and training to enable you to carry out your volunteering effectively.
- Support your personal development by offering appropriate induction, training and feedback opportunities.
- Provide policies, procedures and standards of the organisation in relation to Volunteering.
- Provide regular organisational communication and updates.
- Opportunities for further involvement, such as planning your own fundraising events in the community.
Essential Requirements
You must be over 18 years old.
Benefits of volunteering at Life
- A chance to work with a friendly team.
- The feel good factor of helping Life meet its charitable aims.
- Develop your confidence and interpersonal skills.
- Learning new skills.
- Flexibility to fit in with your lifestyle around your other ongoing commitments.
What we need from you:
A Disclosure and Barring Service Check for this voluntary role is not required.
We do ask for two references as part of our commitment to safer recruitment, and that you go through money laundering check procedures, as you may be handling cash or other donations. You will also need to uphold our values and the agreement for volunteering with us.
Next steps
Please complete our volunteer application form and we will arrange an informal chat and provide you with further details about the opportunity to ensure it’s right for you before you decide to go through our volunteer recruitment process for the role.
Not sure this is the role for you? Give us a call on 01926 312272 to find out more or you can find more volunteer roles available here.
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