There are various volunteering opportunities available within North Ayrshire.Please browse the selection below to find a suitable volunteering opportunity in your local area:Could you help to raise vital funds for SSAFA in your local area? You don’t need a military background, just the ability to get on with all kinds of people and some occasional free time.What is a Fundraising volunteer?As part of a local team, our fundraisers represent SSAFA at events, and in public. The role includes helping at fayres, street collections, concerts, quizzes, raffles, sporting events etc.Why do we need you?SSAFA branches rely on regular charitable income to fund all the necessities behind our support for clients. This includes volunteer travel expenses, phone bills, publicity and grants for clients in urgent need. A varied programme of fundraising also keeps the SSAFA profile high in the local community, so everyone knows who we are and how we can help.When would you be needed and where would you be based?This role involves being out and about at public events and would suit someone looking to give the occasional day, half day or evening to support SSAFA; when and where would be flexible to suit you.What would you be doing?Examples of tasks would include:Being part of a team with collection/buckets tins at events, supermarkets, shopping centres, etc.Acting as a marshal at a public event e.g. handing out water to runners, supervising parking etc.Being part of a team running a stall at an event, Armed Forces Day, fayre, county show etc.Helping with putting up posters, building gazebos, serving refreshments, packing/unpacking cars etc.Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA, engaging people of all backgrounds and interestsVolunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA including observing our policies such as the Volunteering policy and data protection policy (these will be covered in your training and local induction.)What can you gain from this volunteering role?Use your skills, knowledge and life experience to benefit othersGive tangible and practical support to your local branch by raising funds used directly to support clientsSupport and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA communityExperience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviewsBetter physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depressionExperience requiredFriendly and approachable peopleConfident people who feel happy to engage with the public, potential clients, volunteers and SSAFA colleagues face-to-faceReliable attitude, keeping in touch the Fundraising Coordinator about your availabilityAbility to maintain confidentiality and keep information safelyAccess to public transport or a car to get to eventsAble to provide two referees: former employers or other people that know you well (other than relatives)Travel expensesWe pay public Transport rates and 45 p per mile in a car, volunteers can be reimbursed as and when they put their expenses in.Date27 July 2021SupportFundraising workshopsTraining modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families and personal information safeAccess to a range of e-learning courses, fundraising guidance and marketing materialsLocal Fundraising CoordinatorFundraising Manager (per region)Access to the Fundraising and Marketing teams based at our central officeReimbursement of out-of-pocket expensesAvailabilityMonTueWedThuFriSatSunMorningAfternoonEveningFrequency & commitmentFlexibleVolunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity. #J-18808-Ljbffr