Event Fundraising Volunteer

Who Are We?

At Turning Tides we know that anyone’s life can spiral into homelessness. We bring together compassionate individuals and organisations to transform the lives of people in our local community and change perceptions of homelessness.

We provide a warm safe space to listen to anyone who comes to us for help. Local people experiencing homelessness are supported and empowered to become confident and find the strength and belief in themselves to create a brighter future.

Together we can make a difference and end homelessness where you live.

The Role:

The fundraising team at Turning Tides is a small group of enthusiastic people who need help from like-minded volunteers who are as passionate about the charity as they are.

As an Event Fundraising Volunteer, you will support the planning and execution of fundraising events that help raise vital funds to support local people experiencing homelessness. All events are different and include local fairs and charity fundraising events and supermarket bucket collections.

What will I be doing?

The role is varied and offers a wide range of tasks. Volunteers are not required to take on every task and can select the roles that best suit their interests and preferences:

• Engaging with the public and talking about the charity's work to encourage new supporters.
• Running fundraising activities, such as raffles or selling merchandise at events.
• Collecting donations using buckets, collection tins and our cashless tap-and-go terminals (training and support will be provided). • Helping with event setup and takedown, including arranging gazebos, tables, and displays.
• Assisting with distributing promotional materials and setting up or taking down posters/flyers to promote upcoming appeals and events.
• At some events selling merchandise.
• Supporting other event tasks such as stewarding, depending on the event.
• Participating in interactive activities like quizzes or raffles, when appropriate

We are looking for someone who has flexible availability to help with ad hoc, various events throughout the year. These events are most likely to fall on evenings and weekends. For all day events, we can run shifts to suit your needs. You would be part of a Fundraising Events pool of volunteers and as community event attendance is booked, we will contact you to ask if you are available.  Whether it is hours or days you can give, the time you give really will make a difference.

What skills do I need?

Expectation

It is Turning Tides’ hope and expectation that as a volunteer you will:

• Be inclusive and welcoming
• Communicate professionally with the contacts you make
• Be flexible to the needs of the staff member on duty
• Be consistent, reliable, trustworthy, and honest
• Be over 18 years of age
• Be willing to travel – a driving licence and access to a car would be helpful