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Volunteer Local Fundraiser for Read Easy

Read Easy Croydon

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Read Easy provides free, confidential, one to-one reading coaching for adults who struggle with reading, through a network of volunteer groups. Read Easy groups are changing the lives of individual adults across the country by providing them with the support they need to learn to read, and in turn opening doors for them to all sorts of new opportunities in life. You can read about the difference Read Easy makes on our website.

Outline of the Fundraiser role:

You will be seeking funding from local organisations that are interested in investing directly into their local communities.

The average cost of running an average sized Read Easy group, is approximately £3,500 a year. Your role is vital to your local group as you will be able to access local funds that Read Easy UK is not able to apply for as a national charity.

How we will support you:

You will be provided with the Management Team Handbook, policies, training/induction, guidance and resources specifically needed for this role, including access to support from a Read Easy UK Regional Adviser, via your Team Leader. You will also be invited to Read Easy UK’s regional forums and annual conference which give volunteers an opportunity for networking with those from other groups.

What you will be doing:

● With your Management Team, plan how much money is needed to be raised to cover group expenses and agree best approaches to fundraising.
● Write applications to local community funding organisations and businesses.
● Arrange fundraising events, as agreed by Management Team.
● Maintain a database of fundraisers.
● Make public acknowledgement and thanks to donors.
● Attending Management Team meetings, typically every 6-8 weeks.

Administration,Advice, information & support,Community work,Fundraising

Organising & Planning, Customer Service/Hospitality, Initiative/Self Motivation, Verbal Communication

● Knowledge and previous experience of fundraising is desirable, though not essential. ● A willingness to seek out potential sources of funding. ● Experience of writing funding bids is desirable, though not essential. ● Good negotiating and influencing skills. ● The ability to use initiative and work independently. ● A willingness to abide by Read Easy policies and procedures. ● An open attitude that encourages two-way communication and willingness to ask for ands offer support to the Team. ● A non-judgemental attitude and respect for others, with a commitment to equality and diversity, so that you can make everyone feel valued and included. ● Energy and enthusiasm with an average of three hours a month to commit to the role.

● develop fundraising skills; ● develop your skills in organising events if you choose to use this approach; ● meet and work collaboratively with new people; and ● be active and engaged, adding value to your local community. ● Gain skills in demonstrating and understanding data protection and how it is applied

An average of three hours a month to commit to the role.

Further location details may be provided below.

Laxmi Gurung

The role involves a combination of home-based work and travel to different venues to arrange fundraising events.

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