Community Fundraising Group Volunteer

What You'll Do: 

Join us at Deafblind UK and be part of something meaningful! We’re on the lookout for friendly, outgoing people who love connecting with others and want to help raise awareness and funds for people living with both sight and hearing loss.

Why You'll Love It: 

What’s In It for You?
• Flexibility – volunteer when it suits you, whether it’s a one-off event or something more regular.
• Fun & Variety – run a pub quiz, host a stall, collect donations, or spread the word with posters—there’s something for everyone.
• Boost Your Skills – gain experience in events, fundraising, and community engagement.
• Feel-Good Factor – know that your time and energy are helping people who often feel isolated and overlooked.

What You'll Learn: 

You’ll bring your energy, creativity, and people skills to support our Community Fundraising Team. Whether you’re planning your own mini-event or helping out at one of ours, you’ll be making a real impact.
No experience? No problem! We’ll give you all the training, support, and materials you need—including a fundraising pack full of ideas and resources. You’ll also have a named contact to guide you every step of the way.

What's in it for you
Opportunities to meet like-minded people in your community
Be part of a friendly and dedicated team
The opportunity to develop self-confidence and interpersonal skills
The ability to develop event management, marketing, and fundraising skills.
Opportunity to use your skill set and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of people living with deafblindness.
A sense of pride that you and your community are supporting those impacted by sight and hearing loss.

What We're Looking For: 

The skills you need
Have a warm, friendly and engaging manner.
To be active and engaged in the group.
To be trustworthy and reliable, including the ability to handle money.
To get on well with people from diverse backgrounds and be able to work as part of a team.
To communicate effectively and confidently with a variety of audiences.
To be able to organise and run events, always adhering to relevant policies and procedures.
Understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity
To be able to understand the need for support for deafblind people and their loved ones, including the diversity of our member base.
A willingness to learn more about deafblindness.
Previous fundraising experience would be helpful but is not essential.

Summary
Volunteering
Supporter
Disability
Families
Older People
Social Care
Young People
London-wide
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Building relationships and influencing
Commercial awareness
Communicating
Forward thinking and looking ahead
Organisation
Relevant interests: 
Business
Charity / Nonprofit
Marketing and Advertising
Requirements: 
Over 18 years old

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