Office Administrator

Why do you need me?

To assist and support the fundraising team with administration needs. 

What activities can I be involved in?

• Compiling and preparing fundraising packs and mailings for events.
• Updating supporter records on the in-house database.
• Thanking supporters and donor care by letter, email or telephone.
• Assisting with banking.
• Collecting information for news releases and publicity.
• Designing promotional materials such as posters and leaflets for events.
• Researching event venues, local groups and fundraising opportunities.

What skills and abilities will I need to have?

• Good communication skills.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Some experience with computers, including Word and ideally Excel.
• An interest in charity or cancer care and the services that Macmillan provides.

What are the goals?

• To provide administrative support for the fundraising team.
• To assist the fundraising team in delivering excellent care and support to groups, businesses and individuals taking part in events for Macmillan.
• To help the fundraising team maximise fundraising potential within the local community.

What days of the week/time do you need me?

We would like you to commit to at least half a day a week.

Where will I be based?

At our fundraising office in Warrington which is at: Macmillan Cancer Support, Newton House, Faraday Street, Birchwood Park, Warrington, WA3 6FW.

What are the benefits to me?

• Meeting and working with new people.
• Learning new skills whilst having fun!
• Gain office and administrative skills.
• Gain experience in charity sector and fundraising.

What are the benefits to people who are supported by Macmillan Cancer Support?

• The fundraising team can focus their efforts on raising more money to provide services to support people affected by cancer.
• The people you meet and interact with have a good impression of Macmillan and understand what we do.
• We can reach more and more people helping us to achieve our ambition of reaching everyone affected by cancer by 2010.
• Many of the people who support us have personal reasons for doing so; they want to raise money for our charity and your support will really mean a lot to them.

Is there an induction and training?

• You will be given relevant Macmillan materials and invited to attend the Macmillan Induction course to familiarise yourself with the work of the charity and the fundraising team.
• We will provide any training you need to complete the role, eg access to Macmillan's e-learning programme and training on the in-house database system.
• You will have full access to the team of experienced fundraisers who can answer any questions or concerns you may have.

What ongoing support/guidance will there be?

• Guidance and leadership from the local fundraising team.
• The opportunity to meet other volunteers.

Will my expenses be paid?

We pay volunteers' "out-of-pocket" expenses within agreed guidelines. Please contact us if you would like further information on expenses.

What's the next step?

We need you to fill out a volunteer application form [pdf 40kb] and send it to:
Jane Millington, Macmillan Cancer Support, Suite 13, Newton House, Faraday Street, Birchwood Park, Warrington, WA3 6FW, telephone 01925 846740 email jmillington@macmillan.org.uk