Event Organiser Assistant - Tynemouth Fundraising Branch

Event Organiser Assistant - Tynemouth Fundraising Branch

Volunteer area
North and East
Volunteer role type images
https://volunteering.rnli.org/incl2016/images/FR&events_engagerecruitcampaign4.jpg
Volunteer location
Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear
Latitude and longitude (Vol locations)
55.0091667175292, -1.43289804458618
Time commitment
Flexible with seasonal requirements
Team
Fundraising Marketing & Media
Responsible to
Branch Chair
Safeguarding level
1: Awareness and understanding of safeguarding policy required upon commencement of role.
Closing Date
22-12-2024
Reference
V18103
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About us

The RNLI has a network of local fundraising teams organising a wide range of activities and events which last year raised £14 million to save lives at sea. Each branch and guild is supported by a Community Manager, although the range and frequency of fundraising events is determined by the team members themselves.

The impact you will make

You will enable volunteer RNLI lifeboat crews to save lives at sea by carrying out and supporting vital fundraising activity in your local community.

What you will be doing

  • Assisting in the delivery of events and activities within the community.
  • Championing the RNLI and helping to drive our One Crew ethos.
  • Suggesting new ideas for fundraising activities.
  • Involvement in planning meetings.
  • Liaising with other RNLI volunteers.
  • Find out more about becoming a fundraising and events volunteer

What do you need for this role?

  • Enthusiasm
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Enjoy being part of a team
  • IT Skills (not essential)
  • Planning, organisation and administration skills

What’s in it for you?

  • Join an inclusive and diverse organisation
  • Have fun, meet new people and join a motivated and enthusiastic team who are making a difference
  • Learn skills and gain experience to enhance your CV
  • Gain the satisfaction of giving back
  • Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided and reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed

Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Diversity at the RNLI

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for nearly 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.