Community Fundraising Volunteers

Our Fundraising team are looking to take on volunteers to support their work. This role involves a mix of administrative and creative work, as well as opportunities to work with the public.

• Attending fundraising events such as fetes, managing public interactions and festive workshops.

• Recording collection data (counting & recording cash using an automated counter).

• Wearing WS Mind t-shirts or potentially fancy dress (if willing) for festive events.

• Handing out WS Mind leaflets and booklets

• Volunteer(s) will be invited to attend fundraising events outside of office hours (mostly at weekends and occasional evenings). As much notice as possible will be given, typically 4 weeks or more. Volunteer(s) are not expected to attend all events but should be willing to attend when able. Transport will be arranged where possible and travel expenses will always be covered, in line with our Volunteer Expenses Policy

• Some tasks can be completed remotely, if the volunteer has access to the internet or at the Head Office in Durrington

• Typically no more than 4 hours per working week

• Strong written & spoken communication skills; confidence with English is essential, but knowledge of other languages is welcome

• Good organisation & time management skills

• Understanding or lived experience of mental health needs, desirable but not essential

• That you are practical, considerate of others, empathetic and patient

• Confident with talking to members of the public and occasionally guiding them with activities involved in the fundraising event, e.g. games at fetes.

For selected applicants there will be an informal interview with the Service/Project Managers

If successful, a reference and short e-learning courses will be required to be completed before starting in the volunteer role

Support will be available for any technical, language or literary support required

For more information, please email volunteering@westsussexmind.org

For next steps - our application form is below