Job Description

About us

The CFDN is a registered charity and voluntary organisation dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities and their families of all faiths and none across the Diocese of Brentwood (Essex & East London).

This wonderful charity has been in existence since 1962. Our mission is simple but important, to serve people with disabilities and their families from all faiths and none by creating a supportive community and promoting opportunity through our network and events.?

Our charity is run by volunteers and lead by our Trustees and CEO, who are dedicated to keeping our community strong and vibrant. From swimming events at Leyton Lagoon to family disco's, bi-weekly pub group for adults, Saturday club for adults, theatre trips, family BBQs, seaside coach trips, adventure days at Lambourne End Centre for Outdoor Learning and much more, we offer a diverse range of events to suit everyone's interests.

Introduction

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team of Volunteer Community Fundraisers. As a Volunteer Fundraiser, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of people with disabilities and their families and contribute to the betterment of your community. This is a rewarding and fulfilling role that allows you to share your skills, experiences, creativity, have fun and give back.

Please note this is not a paid role but the volunteer will be able to claim reasonable expenses inline with policy. We ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of 4 hours a month.

Location:

Across East London and Essex inc Redbridge, Waltham Forrest and Havering

Our Charity

The CFDN charity has been in existence since 1962 servicing people people with disabilities and their families of all faiths and none across Essex and East London. We rely on our dedicated volunteers to help us support our community and enabling people with disability with the social, emotional, spiritual and material support they may need.

Many of our volunteers have been with us for 20+ years and we are looking to extend our dynamic and diverse workforce of volunteers and staff.

For more information about our charity, please visit: www.cfdn.org.uk

Responsibilities

- Help plan, organise and run fundraising initiatives

- Market and promote our events and activities across your area

- Assist with project management, including planning, organising, and executing community fundraising projects at a local level

- Perform administrative tasks such as record keeping, event details, incident reporting and data entry

- Participate in fundraising efforts face to face, online or remotely to support community programs

- Keep up to day with compliance and statutory and mandatory training

- Promote a fun, welcoming and inclusive environment for our members.

- Work with other fundraisers and feed back to the CEO and Trustees on fundraising activities and achievement

- Help execute the charity strategic plan

Experience

- You must have a genuine desire to help other

- An understanding of the needs of people with disabilities, SEN or have experience in supporting a family members with SEND.

- Knowledge of event organising is preferable

- Experience in fundraising events and activities

- Strong communication and public service skills

- Ability to use a computer and access our central volunteer hub online

- Organisational skills for administrative abilities

This role is working with Vulnerable Adults and Children, therefore a satisfactory recruitment process and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check including Adults and Child Barring list are required for the role.

As a Community Fundraising Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to make a difference on the lives of others while gaining valuable experience in project management, leadership, and community engagement with the ability to progress skillsets and job opportunities.

Join our team today and be part of a positive community.

Job Type: Volunteer

Pay: From 1.00 per year

Benefits:

Free or subsidised travel Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Have access to a computer or smartphone?
Language:

fluent English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person