We need you

Why do you need me?

Our fundraising groups and committees are the local face of Macmillan, raising vital funds totalling more than £8.1 million annually. They raise the profile of the charity so that we can reach more people affected by cancer.

We want to make Macmillan the best-known local charity in Lancashire and that’s why we’re looking for special volunteers to help boost our fundraising network. Whether you join an existing group or help us set up a new one, you’ll be making a massive difference to Macmillan and, ultimately, to the lives of people affected by cancer.

When would you need me?

This is a flexible volunteer role. Events and meetings can be organised to suit group members’ availability.

What activities will I be involved in?

Activities include:

• planning, organising and promoting your group’s fundraising events with other group and committee members
• collecting funds on behalf of the charity and looking after the collection tins
• attending group meetings
• acting as an ambassador for Macmillan through building strong community networks
• giving enthusiastic presentations to community organisations and schools
• complying with legal requirements such as health and safety legislation for fundraising events
• liaising with your Macmillan contact to keep up-to-date with Macmillan’s activities and future direction
• keeping records of the group’s financial activities, arranging submission of funds and overseeing the year end accounts in line with Macmillan’s guidelines.
• actively recruiting new members to your group to ensure a strong pool of people to enable future succession planning

In return, as one of Macmillan’s fantastic volunteers you’ll benefit from:

• the full support of a member of the fundraising team and senior volunteers in your area
• public speaking training and guidance on media and PR work if requested
• the opportunity to develop your leadership, communications, fundraising, PR and organisational skills
• the opportunity to boost your CV
• meeting new people
• making a difference to your local community
• reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed according to guidelines.

You'll receive an induction when you start and the training needed to complete the role including fundraising, finance and health and safety training.

Skills / Qualifications required 

• good communication and interpersonal skills
• good influencing and networking skills
• strong organisational skills
• numeracy and book keeping skills
• honesty and reliability
• an ability to be a team player
• passion and enthusiasm
• an interest in cancer care and the services that Macmillan provides.

Please contact Fiona Dundas on 07894 936 363 or email fdundas@macmillan.org.uk if you would like to find out more about this role.