We are looking for a volunteer Events Assistant to help us plan and market our Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning event, ensure that the participants understand the importance of their contribution to the charity and receive the highest quality donor care and support. The role will be for approximately 1 day per week from end July until end September, times and days are flexible.

What activities will I be involved in?

• Working from printed or computerised lists to contact new supporters asking them if they would like to register and helping them to do so
• Contacting registered supporters checking that they have the information, advice and materials they require
• Listening for opportunities for supporters to become involved in the charity in other ways and supporting your local Fundraising Manager to develop the relationship further
• Placing promotional materials for events in the local community
• Supporting launch events & collections
• Helping out on the day attending events

Once you have the experience, you may want to work more independently and set up an events group in the local area, running events yourself

What skills and abilities will I need to have?

• Excellent organisational skills
• Good communication skills and a clear and polite telephone manner
• Reliable and honest
• Attention to detail
• Computer experience desirable
• Adherence to Macmillan’s policies, including health and safety, equal opportunities, confidentiality and financial guidelines
• An interest in cancer care and the services that Macmillan provides
• Access to your own computer, internet and telephoneAccess to a car

CharityJOB.co.uk - 10 months ago