Fundraising Volunteer

Role summary Are you happy to get stuck in with loads of enthusiasm? Fundraisers here at the Trust are a diverse bunch and together we raise millions in donations and legacies to protect nature and heritage for everyone, for ever.
What's involved? • Helping grow awareness and support for local & national fundraising at the Workhouse
• Inspiring and motivating people to donate money to causes important to them
• Understanding different needs and interests of people and helping them give in a way that is right for them
• Providing a friendly and welcoming approach, putting great service at the heart of everything you do
• Answering questions people may have about the National Trust and being able to explain where donations go and impact they make.
• Ensuring we follow fundraising guidance, regulations and best practice
• Potentially volunteering at one of our successful second-hand bookshops, supporting big campaigns or projects and volunteering with local partners.
• Suggesting fundraising ideas and giving feedback so we can continuously improve
• Being part of a team that may need to adapt and change in response to local needs, National Trust priorities or changes to government guidelines e.g .Covid

We want all our volunteers to feel welcome and to have an equally positive experience when volunteering with us. So, volunteers will:

• Be provided with the necessary induction, training, equipment and reasonable adjustments to do this role well and safely
• Be offered expenses to cover agreed travel costs between home and place of volunteering.
• Have remote access to support, news and rotas via our volunteer website
This role will suit you if you are... • Someone who enjoys talking to members of the public and can engage in a meaningful conversation.
• Up for a challenge and like to reach a target
• A person that enjoys giving excellent service
• Happy to volunteer on your own. However, someone will always be available to support
• Confident building new relationships with people

All National Trust volunteers will be asked to
• Respect and uphold the National Trust values whilst volunteering with us
• Complete training required of all NT volunteers and any role specific training
• Adhere to relevant policies and processes including safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity
By getting involved you could • Be part of a passionate team raising vital funds to protect the Workhouse.
• Help bring the work of the National Trust to life and inspire others to get involved
• Increase your fundraising skills and experience of different ways to fundraise

You’d also be joining Europe’s largest conservation charity and the wider National Trust team proudly looking after 780 miles of coastline, over 250,000 hectares of land, over 500 historic houses, castles, ancient monuments, gardens, parks and nature reserves (including lighthouses, villages, pubs and a gold mine!). We are a unique charity welcoming millions of people each year and with a vision to open up places for the benefit of everyone, for ever