Job summary
Northamptonshire Health Charity along with the Volunteer Services at Kettering General Hospital are seeking dedicated volunteers to join our team to help make a real difference in the lives of patients, families, and healthcare staff across Northamptonshire.
Based in the offices of Northamptonshire Health Charity you will support their fundraising and events teams.
Whether you're a social butterfly who loves engaging with people, a behind-the-scenes organiser with a knack for details, or someone who just wants to help by doing something positive we have a role for you.
Join us at Northamptonshire Health Charity and become a vital part of our team!
PLEASE NOTE: THIS ADVERT IS CAPPED AT 20 AND WILL CLOSE ONCE 20 APPLICANTS HAS BEEN REACHED
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, if you require reasonable adjustments to make your application, please contact us on 01536 491599 to book an appointment with the team.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
Fundraising/Event Volunteer Opportunities
Do you enjoy working with a variety of different people? Are you passionate about making a difference? If so, we are looking for someone to join us as a Fundraising/Event Volunteer and help make a difference. Here's some of what you will get up to:
- Help by attending events and meeting with the public to spread the word about us and the amazing work we do.
- Act as an ambassador for us and help increase our charity sign-ups.
- Help out with collections and share promotional materials and charity information.
About us
Kettering General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Fundraising/Event Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers that can help with some or all of the following:
- Getting people involved in our fundraising events.
- Assist with fundraising events, including, setup and breakdown, collecting money, and other tasks to support the team.
- Engage with event attendees to promote the charity's mission and fundraising goals.
- Thanking our supporters and attending presentations.
- Help sign up people to the charity at our stand in the hospitals or at events.
- Inspire people to support the charity.
- Act as an ambassador at community events to promote the charity.
- Organising local collections and support collecting tins from locations throughout the community.
- Distribute promotional materials and provide information about the charity.
- Participate in post-event evaluation and feedback sessions to assess event success and help the charity team identify areas for improvement.
- Any other activities that help support our fundraising efforts
Admin Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers that can help with some or all of the following:
- Support the Charity Team undertaking a variety of administrative duties.
- To undertake filing as required.
- To accurately input data entry using a variety of IT systems.
- Assist in data analysis.
- Answering the telephone and dealing with face-to-face enquiries and making calls as requested by the Charity.
- Replenishing stock on information leaflets and ensure information distribution points are tidy and up to date.
- To engage in any other appropriate activity under the supervision and direction of the Charity.
- Offer advice based on professional experience (if required)
Volunteers will need to maintain strict confidentiality of all details appertaining to all and adhere to the charity's policies and procedures.
* Volunteers cannot replace the role of a paid employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Fundraising/Event Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers that can help with some or all of the following:
- Getting people involved in our fundraising events.
- Assist with fundraising events, including, setup and breakdown, collecting money, and other tasks to support the team.
- Engage with event attendees to promote the charity's mission and fundraising goals.
- Thanking our supporters and attending presentations.
- Help sign up people to the charity at our stand in the hospitals or at events.
- Inspire people to support the charity.
- Act as an ambassador at community events to promote the charity.
- Organising local collections and support collecting tins from locations throughout the community.
- Distribute promotional materials and provide information about the charity.
- Participate in post-event evaluation and feedback sessions to assess event success and help the charity team identify areas for improvement.
- Any other activities that help support our fundraising efforts
Admin Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers that can help with some or all of the following:
- Support the Charity Team undertaking a variety of administrative duties.
- To undertake filing as required.
- To accurately input data entry using a variety of IT systems.
- Assist in data analysis.
- Answering the telephone and dealing with face-to-face enquiries and making calls as requested by the Charity.
- Replenishing stock on information leaflets and ensure information distribution points are tidy and up to date.
- To engage in any other appropriate activity under the supervision and direction of the Charity.
- Offer advice based on professional experience (if required)
Volunteers will need to maintain strict confidentiality of all details appertaining to all and adhere to the charity's policies and procedures.
* Volunteers cannot replace the role of a paid employee.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- No specific qualifications are required for this role, although any relevant qualifications should be detailed on the application.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Show empathy and compassion towards others and treat people with dignity and respect
- Previous administration experience
- Experience assisting the public
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a calm and professional manner
Desirable
- Good interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- No specific qualifications are required for this role, although any relevant qualifications should be detailed on the application.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Show empathy and compassion towards others and treat people with dignity and respect
- Previous administration experience
- Experience assisting the public
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a calm and professional manner
Desirable
- Good interpersonal skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
