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Fundraiser - Redbridge Talking Newspaper

Redbridge Talking Newspaper

We need to raise in the order of £2,000-£3,000 per year to fund the Redbridge Talking Newspaper who provide an audible local weekly news and magazine free to the blind & visually impaired. The successful applicant can suggest ways of developing the role for the future.

Main tasks and responsibilities

  • To seek out grant/funding opportunities
  • Prepare applications on behalf of RTN when funds are required
  • Track the applications and report progress to RTN's committee by attending committee meetings as a seconded member
  • Prepare any required reports that grantors may require
  • Setup and maintain a filing system for the work.

Benefits to the volunteer

  • Will learn about our organisation and service and meet those involved.
  • Gain experience in administration.
  • Personal satisfaction in helping our charity raise sufficient funds to be able to continue providing our service.
  • References are not available.
  • Opportunity to be creative and take ownership of developing the role and process
  • Gain experience in the charity sector.
  • Flexible, remote working.

What skills do I need?

Skills, attributes, experience and qualifications

  • Computer literate in Microsoft applications and email
  • Good standard of written English
  • Discretion
  • Be well organised and methodical
  • Be trustworthy
  • Able to work independently.
  • Proactive self-starter.
  • Own a mobile or landline phone
  • Own computer with internet access
  • No previous experience is necessary.
  • Average length to recruit: up to 3 months.
  • Needs to be 18+

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Details

Volunteering will be carried out in a flexible manner for a minimum four hours per month. Deadlines will depend upon each grant or funding application conditions. The time from application to decision can be many months.

Register your interest

We limit the number of roles you can initially express an interest in to 3 opportunities. Please only register an interest in 3 roles maximum.

  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Disabilities
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Fundraising
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Application Process
  • Email expression of interest
  • Informal Discussion
  • Support provided
  • Induction provided
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Travel/mileage
  • Organisation Policies
  • Data Protection Policy
  • Other Information
  • Are there any age limits?
    18+
  • DBS checks - additional information
  • Expenses - additional information
    Travel
  • Support Provided - additional information
  • Thanks / Recognition for Volunteer contribution
  • Transport Info (nearest station / bus stop)
  • Volunteers covered by insurance

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