Community Engagement Volunteer CLIC Sargent

Community Engagement Volunteer

Why we need you

We know that for young lives, when the doctor says cancer, normal life stops. Cancer affects every part of life – relationships, confidence, money, school, work. CLIC Sargent care teams will fight tirelessly to limit the damage cancer causes.

Can you help us spread the word about CLIC Sargent? We are looking to gear up our people power across the UK to make sure even more people know about CLIC Sargent and what we do – that’s why we need you.

What you’ll be doing

 Using your local knowledge to approach local businesses and community groups encouraging them to get involved and letting them know about CLIC Sargent

 Promoting CLIC Sargent within your local community by putting up posters and leaving key information with businesses, on community boards and in public spaces

 Building relationships with local media including newspapers and magazines

 Work with local press to help promote our activities in the area

 Use social media to help spread the word about CLIC Sargent events and campaigns

Where you’ll be doing it

Some travelling may be required but you will be based in your local community. You will have the opportunity to discuss how far you are willing to travel with the Fundraising Engagement Manager.

What skills or experience you’ll need

 You should be aged 18 or over

 Lots of energy and a passion for CLIC Sargent’s work with a drive to open up lots of opportunities in the area

 Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to represent CLIC Sargent in a professional manner

 Happy and willing to approach and talk to new people and groups in your local community – you don’t need to have lots of experience

 You’ll be proactive and have good research skills

 Commitment to our values that we are brave, we are confident, we have integrity and we are one team

What we’ll give you

 Your dedicated Fundraising Engagement Manager will support you in your role and

 You’ll get an induction into CLIC Sargent and our work

 Your volunteering will have a big impact on our continued fight for young lives against cancer and our drive to reach even more young lives

 We’ll cover your expenses for the time that you volunteer with us

 Experience of building relationships, working with local media and an understanding of dynamic campaigns

Your availability

We are looking for a volunteer who would be willing to support us a minimum of 1 year. This role is very

flexible depending on your availability and opportunities in the area.

If you’ll need a criminal records check

No, however we will require 2 references (character, employee or study)

How to Apply

To apply for this role please email your interest to your local Fundraising Engagement Manager Donna Bednarek