Volunteer Ambassador for Runspire Nottingham
OFFERED BY:
Runspire NottinghamLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West
Address where volunteering takes place: Various locations across Nottingham How many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
Are you passionate about fitness, wellbeing, and helping others? Join our team to raise awareness, engage with the community, and support fundraising efforts for a charity that empowers people to live healthier lives. As a Volunteer Ambassador, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact by representing Runspire Nottingham at events, roadshows, and more.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Location: Various locations across Nottingham
Hours: Flexible, depending on availability and event schedules
Overview:
As a Volunteer Ambassador at Runspire Nottingham, you will play a key role in raising awareness of our charity and its mission, particularly in the local community. Your work will involve engaging with potential members at events, roadshows, and other outreach activities. You will also support fundraising efforts by promoting our initiatives and encouraging donations to help us continue to offer free or low-cost fitness sessions to individuals in the community.
Responsibilities:
• Represent Runspire Nottingham at events, roadshows, and other public activities.
• Engage with potential new members and encourage them to join our programmes.
• Assist with promoting the charity’s mission, values, and upcoming events.
• Help raise funds through donation drives, sponsorships, and participation in fundraising events.
• Provide information to the public on how they can support or get involved with Runspire Nottingham.
• Maintain positive relationships with community members, event attendees, and sponsors.
• Assist with social media outreach and event promotion when needed.
• Report back on event success, audience engagement, and feedback.
Benefits:
• A chance to contribute to the growth of Runspire Nottingham and help individuals lead healthier lives.
• Gain experience in event coordination, public relations, and fundraising.
• Access to networking opportunities and professional development within the charity sector.
• Be part of a friendly and supportive team.
Hours: Flexible, depending on availability and event schedules
Overview:
As a Volunteer Ambassador at Runspire Nottingham, you will play a key role in raising awareness of our charity and its mission, particularly in the local community. Your work will involve engaging with potential members at events, roadshows, and other outreach activities. You will also support fundraising efforts by promoting our initiatives and encouraging donations to help us continue to offer free or low-cost fitness sessions to individuals in the community.
Responsibilities:
• Represent Runspire Nottingham at events, roadshows, and other public activities.
• Engage with potential new members and encourage them to join our programmes.
• Assist with promoting the charity’s mission, values, and upcoming events.
• Help raise funds through donation drives, sponsorships, and participation in fundraising events.
• Provide information to the public on how they can support or get involved with Runspire Nottingham.
• Maintain positive relationships with community members, event attendees, and sponsors.
• Assist with social media outreach and event promotion when needed.
• Report back on event success, audience engagement, and feedback.
Benefits:
• A chance to contribute to the growth of Runspire Nottingham and help individuals lead healthier lives.
• Gain experience in event coordination, public relations, and fundraising.
• Access to networking opportunities and professional development within the charity sector.
• Be part of a friendly and supportive team.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
• Strong Communication Skills: ability to speak confidently and clearly to a wide range of people.
• Enthusiasm and Passion: a genuine interest in promoting health, fitness, and wellbeing.
• Friendly and Approachable: a warm, engaging personality that makes others feel comfortable.
• Reliability: consistency and dependability when attending events and engaging with the community.
• Team Player: ability to work well with others in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Desirable Skills and Qualifications:
• Experience in Public Speaking or Community Engagement: comfort engaging with the public in an outreach role.
• Fundraising Experience: previous involvement in fundraising efforts or events.
• Interest in Health and Fitness: a background in fitness or wellbeing is a plus, but not required.
• Social Media Savvy: basic knowledge of using social media platforms for promotion
Skills That Can Be Learned in the Role:
• Event Promotion and Coordination: learning how to organise, promote, and engage at charity events and roadshows.
• Fundraising Techniques: gaining experience in raising funds through sponsorship, donations, and community engagement.
• Public Relations Skills: building skills in engaging with media, event attendees, and potential members.
• Knowledge of the Charity Sector: understanding how charitable organisations operate, especially in the health and wellbeing space.
• Strong Communication Skills: ability to speak confidently and clearly to a wide range of people.
• Enthusiasm and Passion: a genuine interest in promoting health, fitness, and wellbeing.
• Friendly and Approachable: a warm, engaging personality that makes others feel comfortable.
• Reliability: consistency and dependability when attending events and engaging with the community.
• Team Player: ability to work well with others in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Desirable Skills and Qualifications:
• Experience in Public Speaking or Community Engagement: comfort engaging with the public in an outreach role.
• Fundraising Experience: previous involvement in fundraising efforts or events.
• Interest in Health and Fitness: a background in fitness or wellbeing is a plus, but not required.
• Social Media Savvy: basic knowledge of using social media platforms for promotion
Skills That Can Be Learned in the Role:
• Event Promotion and Coordination: learning how to organise, promote, and engage at charity events and roadshows.
• Fundraising Techniques: gaining experience in raising funds through sponsorship, donations, and community engagement.
• Public Relations Skills: building skills in engaging with media, event attendees, and potential members.
• Knowledge of the Charity Sector: understanding how charitable organisations operate, especially in the health and wellbeing space.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? No
Age Restrictions:
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.
How long to complete training and recruitment?
6 hours
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No