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MDUK Volunteer

Muscular Dystrophy UK

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https://www.musculardystrophyuk.org/ This link will open a new window.

What you’ll be doing:

- Ensure that supporters have the resources they need to be successful in their fundraising. Understanding that as a smaller charity the resources we have available to our supporters and the best way to utilise them.
- Signpost to the RDM if you spot potential from a supporter.
- Be an enthusiastic MDUK ambassador, building its profile locally.
- Work with your Regional Development Manager to enable the role operates within MDUK's guidelines to ensure regulatory compliance.



Specific tasks may include:

- Researching potential targets for fundraising campaigns (e.g. lists of schools, voluntary groups, sports clubs, leisure centres etc).
- Building databases of contacts and keeping them up-to-date.
- Promoting fundraising by writing letters/invitations to inform contacts of events or charity.
- Undertaking posting out mailings of letters to contacts – this includes, printing, stamping and posting.
- Providing your Regional Development Manager with research reports within agreed timeframes.

Administration,Business, Management & Research,Community Work,Fundraising,General & Helping,IT, Technology & Websites,Marketing, PR & Media

Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Good IT Skills, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing, Research

What you’ll bring to the role: - Organisational, communication and time management skills so you can work effectively with a wide range of people. - Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to maintain good records. - A welcoming, friendly manner. - The ability to make balanced decisions to help meet the needs of local -people affected by a muscle wasting condition. - A positive attitude to make things happen. - Strong research skills, particularly in using the internet to conduct research. - The ability to work well with staff and other volunteers as part of a team but also able to work on your own initiative. - Ability to respond proactively to new opportunities. - Can volunteer flexible hours.

What you’ll get out of the role: - Meet new people in your community, make new friends and work as part of our skilled and friendly fundraising team. - Learn and develop useful leadership, teamwork, fundraising, management, organisation and communication skills. - Make a valuable contribution to the success of the charity. - Enjoy a flexible volunteering opportunity that you can fit around your lifestyle. - Undertake relevant training by MDUK.

On average, it would be around 2 days per month but it is a flexible role.

Further location details may be provided below.

Phillip Heighway

This role is available across the whole of the UK and it is remote.

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This role is home based and online.

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For more information or questions, email: p.heighway@musculardystrophyuk.org

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