Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice

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We care for local children and young people whose lives are just too short, supporting the whole family. We're...

Events and Fundraising Volunteer

Ongoing

Haven't got lots of free time but fancy getting involved volunteering at occasional events for a brilliant cause?! Want to make wonderful memories, whilst supporting us to raise funds for our children's hospice? Looking for something to boost your CV? If that's a yes, events and fundraising volunteering is for you!

We're looking for enthusiastic and friendly volunteers to support Bluebell Wood fundraising events. Getting involved with our events is a great way to have fun, meet new people and learn new skills. Events take place across different regional areas so you can choose to volunteer at the ones local to you, at the times that suit your availability. A lot of our events take place on weekends and bank holidays. Many of our volunteers fit this role around other commitments in their life, choosing to volunteer at the events that interest them.

 

Upcoming events include:

Saturday 25th October - IKEA Fundraising with Blu Crew (Location - IKEA Sheffield; Time - 10am to 4pm)

 

For more information on Light Up the Lake and the Ikea event please see their individual event listings on here.

Overview of Project

Bluebell Wood offers care for babies, children and young people in South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Lincolnshire and North Derbyshire with life-limiting conditions. We support hundreds of families, both in our hospice and in family homes. Our support services are wide ranging and bespoke to each family; including overnight care, music therapy, counselling, sibling support groups, home visits and much, much more. It costs around £6.5m to keep our doors open for families across South Yorkshire and beyond. Statutory funding makes up 16% of this amount and the rest is raised through fundraising activity.

This Role Involves

From supporting us behind the scenes with getting events set up, to being an enthusiastic marshal, cheering people on, we've got something for everyone! Some of the things you can get help us with in this role include: Meeting and greeting people at events, and selling tickets Marshalling at fun runs and races Setting up gazebos and tables Selling Bluebell Wood merchandise Bucket collecting Helping to represent Bluebell Wood Dressing up as our mascot - George the dog!

Location

Various

Skills/Experience Required

We're looking for volunteers who: • Are available for at least two events; preferably all day but we can be flexible if needs be. • Are friendly and energetic • Are a good communicator • Like being in a busy environment, often with lot's of fun activities going on • Are willing to work as part of a team. If you're not sure if this role is right for you we'd be happy to chat to you. We welcome volunteers with all sorts of experience and we're able to provide training and support.

Benefits to Others

By volunteering with us, you'll be helping us provide life changing support to local children and their families.

Benefits to the Volunteer

What we offer: • The opportunity to develop new and existing skills • The opportunity to meet new people and be part of our friendly team • We pay back your travel expenses in line with your policy; we don't want you to be out of pocket from volunteering with us. Please note however that we can only reimburse fuel costs and public transport fares. • Knowing that you are giving back to an important local cause • Option to attend volunteer social events. “The staff at Bluebell Wood are so friendly, positive and welcoming. As a young volunteer, I felt nervous about joining a team who were far more experienced than I was. But on my first day [at an event], I was made to feel like I belonged - my ideas and efforts are always valued. The staff inspire me a lot and I learn so much from them.” – Isha, Events & Fundraising Volunteer

Role Duration

Various dates from July to October

Time Commitment (hours Per week/month/year, etc)

Depends on event

Training Information

Volunteers will receive a briefing on the day of the event and regular supervision.

Expenses Information

We can reimburse your travel expenses in line with our policy.

DBS required?

No
  • Area of InterestEvents, Fundraising
  • Academic Course RelevanceEvents Management
  • Roles suitable for Hallam StaffThis role is suitable for Hallam Staff

Employability skills

  • Campaigning 0
  • Communication and Listening 0
  • Event Management 0
  • Organisation 0
  • Team Work 0
  • People Skills 0