Make-A-Wish UK is looking for a Community Fundraising Volunteer Officer to be responsible for the coordination and delivery of new and existing volunteering fundraising programmes, aiming to increase levels of participation and enhance volunteer experiences by leading volunteer stewardship.

This role will be home and community based due to the nature of the work, so the suitable candidate can live anywhere within the UK, but must be comfortable with travelling to the Reading Hub on an occasional ad-hoc basis.

Right now, more than 60,000 children in the UK have been diagnosed with a critical condition*, changing their lives and the lives of their families forever. For them, the joy of childhood is brought to an abrupt end with treatment plans, appointments and worry taking over. The power of a wish revives a childhood stolen by critical illness. It brings light and joy to children and their loved ones, leaving a profound and lasting impact on all their lives.    

But Make-A-Wish UK can’t be that light for everyone. It takes a community of dedicated volunteers, supporters and donors to help these children feel like children again. We’re looking for people like you to contribute to our collective mission of granting a wish to every eligible child. 

Make-A-Wish UK strives to be a magical, inclusive and inspiring place to work. You will be joining us at an exciting time as we launch our ambitious new strategy which will, ultimately, enable us to reach more children and young people who are eligible for a wish. 

The Community Fundraising Volunteering Officer will support volunteers to access opportunities and develop skills through a programme of activities and learning and development, ensuring that this results in effective delivery against restricted income targets and gift-in-kind wish delivery in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

· To coordinate the delivery of and support the development of all volunteer-led fundraising and volunteering projects related to restricted income and gifts in kind

· Recruit, support, steward and develop fundraising volunteers and fundraising volunteer groups, enabling them to inspire and engage their local communities to generate income

· To coordinate the short and long-term provision and organisation of resources, tools and products for fundraising volunteers, focusing on responding to the hyper-localised needs of each of our 11 current communities across the UK

· To develop and build new community fundraising volunteering programmes and opportunities that will increase engagement and participation

· To support fundraising volunteers with budgets for fundraising events, setting realistic targets, and ensuring the cost-effectiveness of events and the best return on investment.

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At Make-A-Wish, we believe that agile working gives everyone an opportunity to have their own work pattern that suits their role and individual needs. We believe this is the most effective way to give our best to wish children and supporters, and as a result, deliver our charitable mission in the most effective way; whilst ensuring we create a happy workplace.  

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A relevant level of DBS check will be required for this role. Employment is subject to positive references and proof of the right to work in the UK. 

Make-A-Wish is also committed to attracting and recruiting diverse people as it’s vital that we strive towards ensuring that our trustees, employees, ambassadors and volunteers reflect the communities we seek to serve. 

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