Volunteer Events Assistant

This is an excellent volunteering opportunity which would enable you to play a major role in our fundraising activities, really put your flair into the role, and gain a vast amount of personal satisfaction and achievement in return.

Why Volunteer With Us?

As a volunteer events assistant, you will:

• Support a worthwhile cause and help improve animal welfare in your area.
• Be part of a friendly and dedicated team.
• Enjoy a fun and fulfilling role at the heart of the local community.
• Training and development opportunities, including induction and ongoing support.
• Learn excellent new skills to add to your CV, such as customer service, multi-tasking, fundraising, and many more.
• Access to the RSPCA Learning Hub with a wide range of training materials.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Helping out at fundraising events to spread awareness, raise money and educate the public on animal welfare. 
• Assisting with the preparation for fundraising events, including driving donations, drafting leaflets, coordinating with other volunteers and much more.
• Helping us identify potential sources of funding which could be explored so we can continue this important work.
• Using your knowledge of the area to contact local businesses who might be interested in supporting the RSPCA. 

What We’re Looking For:

• Someone who is reliable and committed to helping us. 
• Excellent organisational and communication skills as well as being PC literate. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills which you will utilise when interacting with the public.
• Previous experience of organising events or managing projects on any scale would be desirable but not a requirement.  
• Someone who is flexible and can offer an ongoing commitment predominately on weekends.
• You will need to be aged 16 or over.

What’s in It for You?

• Meet new people and make new friends.
• Learn new skills to enhance your CV.
• A comprehensive induction and training programme relevant to your role.
• Volunteer in a fun environment at the heart of your local community.
• Know that your time and effort is making a real difference to the welfare of animals.
• We’re happy to reimburse reasonable travel expenses incurred while volunteering. You will need to arrange your own travel to events in the South Buckinghamshire area.

Practical Considerations:

• Health & Safety: You’ll need to complete a simple online Health & Safety course before starting the role.

Disclaimer:

Our voluntary roles are subject to:

• An informal interview and trial period.
• Submission of two referees’ contact details.
• Completion of relevant training and assessments for the role.