Fundraiser
Organisation
Edmonton Sea Cadets
Do you have fundraising experience? Would you like to apply this experience in a meaningful volunteer role to launch young people for life, whilst also enhancing your skills and meeting new people? Do you want to gain new qualifications and have the opportunity to take part in fun activities? Edmonton Sea Cadets is a volunteer-run youth development organisation. We offer young people aged 10-18 the opportunity to experience life-changing adventure. Edmonton Unit is looking for enthusiastic fundraisers to join its Unit Management Team (UMT).
About fundraiser role: You will need to liaise with the UMT and support them in their fundraising. Your main role will be to lead on the different types of fundraising, such as trust and foundation applications, letters of appeal, community events and challenge events. You will have full support and training, if required, from the fundraising team at the National Support Centre.
What skills do I need?
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Numeracy and statistics skills
• Basic research skills
• IT skills to include use of Microsoft suite
• Ability to read and understand guidelines
• Ability to identify potential funders for projects
• Ability to engage with local businesses and organisations
• Ability to attend UMT meetings usually 1 hour, monthly or bi-monthly, on a weekday evening
• Ability to engage with regional / national fundraising team for prospects
Interests
- Physical activity, sport
- Young people
Activities
- Fundraising
Details
- Accessibility
Very accessible - Age restrictions
18+ - DBS check required
Free - Disability and Access Support
Disabled toilets, shower access and lift - Driving Licence & Vehicle Required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Fundraise
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Wheelchair Access
- Written role description
Dates and times
Start date: 26/08/2025
End date: 30/11/2026
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Availability details
Most of the work of a Fundraiser can be done from home. However you would have to attend a regular UMT meeting – usually 1 hour, monthly or bi-monthly, on a weekday evening. Additionally, you would need to attend any fundraising or other events organised by the UMT.
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