Community Champion Volunteer – Tyne and Wear

Community Champion Volunteer – Tyne and Wear

Community Champion Volunteer Opportunity Summary

Every three minutes, someone loses their life to heart or circulatory diseases in the UK. Sometimes without the chance to say goodbye. That’s why British Heart Foundation (BHF) powers groundbreaking research to save and improve the lives of people living with these conditions. But we can’t do it alone. We are so grateful for our volunteers up and down the country who support the British Heart Foundation (BHF) in their communities.

While many people have heard about the BHF, they’re not always aware of the full extent of our work. Join us as a BHF Community Champion Volunteer to help more people hear about the importance of the BHF while also creating amazing fundraising opportunities in your local area. You will be joining an empowered network of dedicated fundraising volunteers.

We are looking for volunteers who can bring their leadership skills and passion for the BHF to life locally. This role can work flexibly to suit your availability and other commitments. We may ask you to:

• Support your local Fundraising Manager and their team to representtheBHFinyourcommunity and help promote our work and increase fundraising opportunities
• Activelyengageandbuildrelationshipswithlocalgroupsandassociations.
• GivetalksandshortpresentationsabouttheBHFand inspireotherstosupportour life saving work.
• Acceptfundraising donationson behalf of theBHFfromcommunitygroups and organisations, attending cheque collections and saying a few words of thanks.
• Act as a lead volunteer at local BHF events like collections and cheerpoints, managing and supporting our Action team volunteers on the day.
• Support and facilitate a RevivR session

By volunteering with the BHF, you will have the opportunity to use your skills to support and have fun. With your support, we power groundbreaking research, CPR training, as well as information and support to help keep hearts beating across the UK.

Skills and attributes

The Volunteer team are open to hearing about the skills and attributes you will bring or would like to develop with BHF. Relevant skills and attributes for this role include:

• Goodcommunicationandpresentationskills.
• Ability toactivelyseekopportunitiesfortalksand buildrelationshipsinthelocal community.
• Self-motivationandtheabilitytomotivate others.
• BasicITskillsandaccesstoemail.
• Flexibility to offer support when opportunities are available.
• A commitment to the BHF’s values.

The time commitmentneeded for this rolewillvarydependingonthetimeofyear andnumberofgroups andassociations actively supporting the BHF within your local area and the time you have available to volunteer.

Next Steps

• If you already have a MyVolunteer account, click Log In and then Apply Now
• If you don’t have a MyVolunteer account, click Sign Up Here, to create an account and complete an application
• Your local Fundraising Manager will then be in touch to arrange an informal interview to chat about this volunteering role, giving you a chance to ask any questions you may have and giving us the opportunity to learn more about you and the time you have to give.

Training and Support

As a Community Champion Volunteer, you’ll receive:

• Acomprehensiveinduction totheBHFandtrainingfortherole.
• Resourcesto support you in your role e.g.presentations.
• Supportfromyourlocal FundraisingManager and the BHF’s Fundraising Support Team.
• Theopportunityto gainanddevelopskillsandtomeetother volunteers.

Expenses

The BHF is committed to ensuring that no volunteer is out of pocket because of expenses incurred whilst carrying out their role. Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred during your volunteering in accordance with *BHF’s Volunteer Expenses Policy. You can find a copy of our volunteer expenses policy here .

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