Volunteer Community Fundraising Champion in Horley

• Community Champion Volunteer - Horley, Surrey
• 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

• Supportyour local Fundraising Manager and their team to representthe BHFinyourcommunity and help promote our work and increase fundraising opportunities
• Activelyengageandbuildrelationshipswithlocalgroupsandassociations.
• Givetalksandshortpresentationsaboutthe BHFand inspireotherstosupportour life saving work.
• Acceptfundraising donationson behalf of the BHFfromcommunitygroups 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 Reviv R session

By volunteering with the BHF, you will have the opportunity touseyourskillstosupport andhavefun.

With your support, we power groundbreaking research, CPR training, as well as information and support to help keep hearts beating across the UK.

Skillsandattributes

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.
• Basic IT skills and access to email.
• Flexibility to offer support when opportunities are available.
• Acommitmenttothe BHF’svalues.

The time commitment needed for this role will vary depending on the time of year and number of groups and associations actively supporting the BHF within your local area and the time you have available to volunteer.

Training and Support

As a Community Champion Volunteer, you’ll receive

• Acomprehensiveinductiontothe BHFandtrainingfortherole.
• Resourcesto support you in your role e. g. presentations.
• Supportfromyourlocal Fundraising Manager 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.

Reimbursementofout-of-pocketexpensesincurredduringyourvolunteeringin accordance with the BHF’s Volunteer Expenses Policy.

• You can find a copy of our volunteer expenses policy here
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