IDAS Fundraising Volunteer

with Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS) - York

IDAS (Independent Dometic Abuse Service) is seeking volunteers to assist with our fundraising activities and events. The role will be varied, involving attendance at events, generating fundraising ideas and providing administrative support. The successful candidate will be placed within a local team to research and relay fundraising opportunities. They will attend community events, take donations and correspond with fundraisers and donors.

We are looking for someone who is computer-literate and have great interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating confidence and representing IDAS values when engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

The role offers the opportunity to volunteer within a specialist charity doing vital work to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. We offer thorough and on-going training to our volunteers and additional shadowing of our Practitioners.

We are ideally looking for volunteers who can dedicate 4 hours per week.
Skills or experience required?:

Volunteers will have:
A high standard of communication skills, compassion, respect and understanding
A strong commitment to and understanding of confidentiality
Basic IT and organisational skills
An understanding of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence is desirable
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance is essential (can be provided by IDAS).

Volunteer tasks:
Researching and identifying fundraising opportunities
Attend meetings with local team to update on fundraising opportunities
Developing local/community fundraising and awareness events
Attending fundraising events, communicating with donors and fundraisers and taking donations
Putting up posters and handing out flyers
Approaching individuals and organisations for sponsorship and donations
Keeping spreadsheets and event registrations up to date
You will require?: Criminal Record Check (DBS)
Frequency of opportunity: Ongoing, Weekend
Can this opportunity be home based?: Yes
What are the areas of interest?: Fundraising, Marketing & communications
Type(s) of cause supported: Victims, crime & safety
Where is the opportunity located?: Across North Yorkshire, Outside North Yorkshire
Includes out of pocket expenses?: Yes
How many hours per week is this opportunity?: at least 3 hours
You can volunteer for this opportunity at the following times:

M T W T F S S
Morning
Afternoon
Evening