Volunteer role - Trust Officer
Purpose of assignment:
To gather relevant information about local trusts by telephone and present it to the Fundraising Manager in order to maximise income for Coventry and Warwickshire. The volunteer officer may also be required to fill in trust application forms.
Support given:
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Working to a specific list of Trusts which may be approached by Macmillan Cancer Support within Coventry and Warwickshire.
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You will be guided by the Fundraising Manager for Coventry and Warwickshire and work alongside the local fundraising team.
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Training on telephones and computer processes will be given.
Skills/abilities required:
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Self motivated with the ability to work to deadlines.
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Administrative skills – attention to detail essential.
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Good telephone manner with the ability to ask information-gathering questions.
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Some experience of computers would be helpful
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Good standard of literacy.
Objectives:
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To successfully apply for grants from Trusts in Coventry and Warwickshire
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To achieve an annual budgeted figure.
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To build a warm working relationship with trusts in Coventry and Warwickshire
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To provide trusts with information of Macmillan's services.
Time required:
During the set up period – 2/3 hours per week anytime during office hours at the volunteer's convenience. Thereafter 3 -4 hours per month.
Where will I be based?
You will be helping at the Coventry and Warwickshire fundraising office based in Balsall Common, near Coventry. Working from home with occasional hours spent in the fundraising office is also an option.
Will my expenses be paid?
We offer to 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?
To find out more, please contact me, Lindsay Butler, on 01676 535 729, email on lbutler@macmillanorg.uk or write expressing your interest and send c/o
Lindsay Butler
Community Fundraiser
Macmillan Cancer Support
Fernhill Court
Balsall Street
Balsall Common
Coventry
CV7 7FR