Our work relies heavily on the generosity of our supporters. As a Community Fundraiser, you will be supporting our fundraising activities on a local level to ensure we can continue to support the incredible work that Dogs for Good aims to deliver each year.
What’s involved:
- Placing collection boxes in appropriate sites in your local area
- Dealing with the administration of the collection boxes (includes collecting the money, providing receipts and keeping records of money collected at each site)
- Counting money raised and paying this into the Dogs for Good bank account
- Identifying new sites in your local area where collection boxes can be placed
- Supporting us at street and store collections
- Collecting and banking public cheque donations from around your local area
- Promoting Dogs for Good by helping convey our fundraising messages both online and in your local area
- Supporting our campaigns and fundraising products
- Creating any fundraising ideas and events to help generate funds
- Promote the fundraising guide available from Dogs for Good within schools and similar organisations that may help generate funds
- Thank donors and supporters
What we’re looking for:
- You are friendly, engaging and comfortable meeting members of the public and networking with your local communities
- You enjoy being a member of a team but are also able to work effectively without direct supervision. Be trustworthy and reliable
- You have numeracy skills, can keep basic financial records and are happy handling money
- You are comfortable representing Dogs for Good in public and being a great ambassador for the charity
You will need to successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal references and acceptance of Dogs for Good’s policies). It is expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.
Role benefits:
- Enhance your CV and gain practical experience of fundraising activities in the voluntary sector
- Gain confidence in communicating effectively with a wide range of people
- Enhance your organisational skills
- An opportunity to engage with your local communities
- Making a real impact in supporting Dogs for Good
- Join the family of volunteers and make a difference in your community
Who will I be volunteering with?
You may be volunteering as part of a team, or independently. Please be reassured that there are other volunteers and staff around all the time to support you.
Local Supporter Groups:
Our Supporter Groups found throughout the UK, have raised over £1.5 million for the charity, providing essential support and creating connections with new supporters and volunteers.
By volunteering as part of a Supporter Group, you’ll be raising both awareness and money for Dogs for Good’s life changing work, while developing skills in event management, logistics, and organisation. If you start your own group, you’ll receive full support to ensure your activities succeed.
If you would like to hear from your local group, please let us know on your application form.
What we offer:
- The chance to be part of an exciting team who will support and develop you with ongoing training.
- The opportunity to be involved with our campaigns and events where you will make an impact to our work.
- Be part of the Dogs for Good family where you can make new friends and network.
How much time will I need to give?
As and when you can support us. This role is very flexible and fits around your spare time.
What can I expect from Dogs for Good?
In return for your valuable help, we aim to ensure that volunteering for Dogs for Good is a fulfilling, fun and a worthwhile experience. You’ll have support from staff, with the opportunity to gain and develop skills and meet other volunteers. We’ll reimburse agreed out‐of‐pocket expenses in accordance with our expenses policy.
We are proud to be a charity that celebrates our diversity and inclusion. Having a diverse and inclusive team of volunteers allows us to interact and emphasize with a more diverse audience and helps boost productivity. We actively seek out volunteers from all communities and value everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences.
If you’re a new volunteer and would like to apply for this role, please complete the form below. If you’re an existing volunteer, please email us.
We look forward to seeing you as part of our community fundraising team.