Fundraising Research Volunteer - Brentwood, United Kingdom - Hopefield Animal Sanctuary

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary

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Brentwood, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Fundraising Research Volunteer

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising
Hours: 6 hours per week
Where: working from home (predominantly)

The main purpose of this role is to provide research support to the Head of Fundraising and the events and marketing team.

This is a role working from home, with regular meetings online or in person at the sanctuary with the Head of Fundraising and any other relevant team members.

The role involves:

Online research and creation of detailed spreadsheets for a wide variety of local and sometimes national organisations, which will include but is not limited to:

Local businesses
Funeral Directors
Solicitors
Charitable Trusts
Major donors
Networking opportunities
Schools, colleges, universities etc.
Other charities
Events (local or national)
Supermarkets
Organised local community groups such as the Women's Institute, Rotary & Lions Clubs, Masons etc.
Vegan groups, businesses and events
Care Homes
Suppliers
Brand information

There may also be occasional data projects such as typing up details from business cards collected at an event or documenting statistics and/or information from other sources.

Skills and qualities beneficial for the role:

Show a positive and enthusiastic attitude to the ethos of Hopefield Animal Sanctuary.
Be proficient in using the latest versions of MS Word and particularly Excel, (licences not/are provided?)
Competent in using the internet for web searches.
A high degree of literacy, spelling and accurate writing and demonstrate good communication skills.
Able to follow instructions and function well under supervision, but also able to work autonomously and manage own time.
Organised and able to meet deadlines.
Carry out tasks effectively with attention to detail.
Show awareness and comply with all aspects of Health and Safety/Risk Assessment in relation to your home working environment.

Why volunteer with us in this role?

You can develop existing skills and learn new information.
Become a part of a team and support one other.
A huge sense of satisfaction in knowing you are helping others and making a difference to the lives of our residents.
You will be supporting a team that will rely on your input for successful campaigns, events and activities.
Acknowledgement that Hopefield Animal Sanctuary would not be able to support and care for as many animals as we do without the commitment and loyalty of our team of volunteers.

Job Type:
Volunteer

Salary:
£0.01 per year

Benefits: