From your own home you can make a difference in your community by supporting your local fundraising team of staff and volunteers. Use your administrative skills to help our teams be even more successful at raising valuable funds to support blind and partially sighted people.
Did you know we raised £1.8 million last year through community fundraising? Every £228 we raise can provide six sessions of emotional support or counselling from a qualified counsellor to help someone come to terms with sight loss.
This role is NOT subject to a CRB check or membership of the PVG scheme.
What will I be doing?
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Researching target audiences
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Collecting and collating data
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Sending mail-shots
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Support events and collections
What skills and qualities can I bring to this role?
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Good IT skills, including Word and Excel
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Access to own computer and internet
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To use your own initiative and feel happy working on your own whilst knowing you are part of a team
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Good communication skills, spoken and written
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Good organisational skills
When will I be needed?
We can be flexible around your availability
Location
Home based, although it would be useful to be in the County Down area.
What will I gain from the role?
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Secure in the knowledge that you will be making a difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted adults and children in your local area
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The opportunity to meet new people and to be part of a successful, outgoing and fun team wanting to make a difference in their community
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Learn new and utilise existing skills for the benefit of others
What support will I be given?
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Induction
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Understanding Sight Loss Pack
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Expenses - all out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed including expenses to attend training
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Supervision and support from your Community Fundraising Executive (CFE)
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Opportunity to attend team meetings
How do I apply?
To apply for this role, please complete and return the Application form (Word 79KB) to volunteering@rnib.org.uk.
If you would like the application form in a different format (such as standard print, large print, braille or audio) or if you have any general enquiries, please contact the Volunteering Team on: 0845 603 0575 or 01733 375 450 or email volunteering@rnib.org.uk