Events and Fundraising Volunteer
Medical Detection Dogs
| Name: | Events and Fundraising Volunteer |
| Organisation: | Medical Detection Dogs |
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Part Time
Flexible volunteering. We can work to find opportunities suitable for the volunteer’s availability.
The role’s location is flexible and will change depending on where the event is based. There is no fixed address.
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Description
If you enjoy fundraising, organising events and engaging with the local community, why not become an active fundraiser? You will make a real difference to the work we do; you will have lots of fun, meet lots of new friends and contribute directly to a worthwhile cause.
It doesn’t matter how much time you give – some events are occasional, and others require more significant commitment. This volunteer opportunity is great for everyone to become involved!
Time: Variable depending on local needs and events
Location: In your local community
What does the role involve?
• Raising awareness and funds for Medical Detection Dogs.
• Working with members of staff and volunteers.
• Assisting with street collections or at local supermarkets.
• Helping on stalls and selling our merchandise.
• Keeping accurate records of what we sell.
• Counting donations.
• Organising your own events.
• Taking part in a fun run or challenge.
• Attending local events organised by Regional Support groups or by Medical Detection Dogs staff.
• Welcoming visitors to events, talking to members of the public about our work and answering any questions, or queries they have.
• Helping set up and pack away at events.
• Attending cheque presentations on behalf of the charity.
• Keeping up to date with the charity’s news, information and developments.
• Following all basic paperwork and money-handling procedures.
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Organisation Description
To save and enhance lives using our specially trained Dogs' extraordinary sense of smell.
Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to detect the odour of human disease. It is at the forefront of the research into the fight against cancer and helping people with life-threatening diseases. Our Bio-Detection Dogs are trained to find the odour of diseases , such as cancer, in samples such as urine, breath and swabs. Our Medical Alert Assistance Dogs are trained to detect minute changes in an individual's personal odour triggered by their disease and alert them to an impending medical event.
We currently receive no government funding for the work we do and rely entirely on the generosity of donations from trusts and the public.
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Cause / Interests
- Animals
- Health and Hospital and Hospices
Types of Activity
- Fundraising
- General and Helping
- Local Events
Skills and Qualifications
Requirements
What we are looking for
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic, organised, confident and motivated.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
• Become a valued and integral part of Medical Detection Dogs.
• Meet new people and have fun.
• You will be able to use your existing skills and experience.
• An opportunity to show your enthusiasm for volunteering.
• An opportunity to talk to members of the public about our work.
Additional/Specific Suitabilities
| Minimum Age: | 16 | |
| Maximum Age: | NA | |
| Disabled Access: | Yes | |
| Wheelchair Access: | Yes | |
| Expenses: | Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed | |
| Restrictions: | Under 18s will need parental permission. | |
| Induction: | Yes - the induction process will take place virtually. | |
| Insurance Cover: | Yes | |
| Special Needs: | Yes | |
| Offer: | Yes | |
| Training: | Yes | |
| Other: | The locations will vary depending on where the events are booked. Individuals who need wheelchair access should still apply, and we will work to find events with appropriate access. |
Recruitment Method
Application form, Informal discussion, Interview, References