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Regional Fundraising Volunteer

Your role

Amazing, giving, and inspiring are just a few words we would use to describe our volunteers. 

Our volunteers play an integral part in the services we provide and the people we support. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will really make a difference whilst gaining experience along the way, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness. 

 

 About the role 

As a Regional Fundraising Volunteer, you will support Rethink Mental Illness in generating income, raising awareness, and building community engagement through local fundraising initiatives. The role will involve event planning and support, and public engagement to help achieve regional fundraising goals. 

You will play a major part in bringing to life regional fundraising activities in line with our “Rethink in the Community" concept and increase regional awareness to generate much needed additional income and amplify the impact of the work Rethink Mental Illness do. 

You will receive training and regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role. 

 

Regional locations

Our Fundraising Team works across the following regions: North East & Yorkshire, North West, North East of England, Midlands, London, South East, South West. Whilst this is a home based role, you will occasionally attend events within your region.

 

What you will be doing as a Regional Fundraising Volunteer: 

  • Support and assist in organising and participating in local fundraising events. 
  • Help with event logistics, set-up, and participant engagement to ensure smooth delivery. 
  • Take part in local initiatives acquiring donors and do it yourself fundraisers. 
  • Increase awareness of the organisation’s work by helping to promote regional fundraising activity. 
  • Represent the organisation at schools, community groups, and public events, delivering presentations to inspire support. 
  • Communicate with supporters via phone, email, and face-to-face interactions. 
  • Attend and contribute to meetings with the fundraising team and supporters to share updates and ideas. 

 

What will make you a great fit for this role? 

You will have good knowledge of your local community and be passionate about making a difference to those severely affected by mental illness. You will also have: 

  • The ability to organise events and activities 
  • The ability to inspire and motivate others 
  • Good communication skills 
  • Creative ideas to promote diverse fundraising activities 
  • Dedication to our cause 
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Rethink Mental Illness

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”     

It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.