Volunteers needed to help run our Branch!
Local Branches of Parkinson’s UK are run entirely by volunteers. The Guildford and South Surrey Branch has an active committee of eight, and each of us takes the lead in a different aspect of the Branch’s work, organising and delivering the various activities and meetings. In addition to the committee, there are many other volunteers who support us in many ways.
If you are considering how you might volunteer some of your time, please contact our Chair, David Lowther for a chat about the range of possibilities, chair@guildfordparkinsons.org.uk
We need a Volunteer to lead on Fundraising
We would like someone to join us to actively plan and follow up fundraising opportunities. The role probably requires 3-4 days commitment per month, albeit more initially to get this new role established. Beyond that it is up to the individual to do what they feel comfortable in doing. Other members of the Committee will be available to support this role.
Role:
- Create an annual plan of potential fundraising opportunities
- Identify what resources are needed to support such fundraising
- Identify how to find more volunteers from both the Branch and the General Public to support such fundraising
- Coordinate and lead volunteers for each of the fundraising activities
Role requirements:
- The person doesn’t need to have previous fundraising experience,
- They must be proactive and organised
- They must be comfortable using social media, email, and the internet.
- They must have the confidence to contact local organisations, companies and local authorities to identify potential volunteers and/or fundraising opportunities
- Must be willing to work on fundraising during weekdays and where necessary weekends and evenings.
- Must be a good communicator and ensure those who need to know are kept informed of progress
- Must be good at working as part of a team and able to delegate
If you or any of your family or friends know of someone who may be interested please get them to contact David Lowther, our Chair for more details, email chair@guildfordparkinsons.org.uk