Placement Team Support (Fundraising - Luton/Remote)

If you are looking for a way to volunteer with one of our teams without being on the front line, then the Team Support Volunteer role is the one for you.

By giving your time behind the scenes you will be helping the team to support people in crisis. It’s a great way to spread the power of kindness.

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you thrive in administrative roles where organisation and communication skills are key? The Red Cross needs your support for an exciting opportunity!

We're seeking dedicated volunteers to assist us with vital administrative tasks leading up to Red Cross Week in May. As a placement volunteer, you'll play a crucial role in reaching out to local schools, train stations, and supermarkets in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Your efforts will help us raise awareness and funds to support our humanitarian work.

You also have the chance to plan your own Red Cross event in the community, from a coffee morning to an auction, fundraise now or form your own group to fundraise with friends and family now!

Placement Volunteers at the British Red Cross are highly valued for the skills and energy they bring. We aim to provide our placement volunteers with an insight into the daily workings of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. The successful candidate will have access to relevant in-house training and development opportunities during their placement. There may be some ad hoc opportunities to get involved in other areas of activity.

Your role as a placement volunteer will help make a great contribution to the work of the British Red Cross. You will take responsibility for achieving specific objectives that are agreed with you within one of the various departments across the UK. You will have a real responsibility and place in the department, bringing some of your skills and experience to the role; you will also have the chance to develop workplace skills.

The role will be hybrid between home based but 1 day in the British Red Cross Luton office to access to phones or printing services.

What you will be doing:

• Making calls to schools, train stations, and supermarkets to coordinate Red Cross Week activities.
• Assisting with administrative tasks such as data entry and organizing outreach materials.
• Collaborating with the Red Cross team to ensure smooth planning and execution of events.
• Planning and delivering your own fundraising event; which will include liaising with various internal/external stakeholders. PLEASE STATE YOUR EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WHEN APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE.

While we don’t offer voluntary internships, we are happy for you to describe yourself as an intern on your CV, if you feel that would be helpful.

Bursary Scheme The British Red Cross offers a bursary scheme to those placement volunteers from low-income households. Eligibility will be determined through a separate application process open to all short-listed candidates. All British Red Cross volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket reasonable expenses.

For this scheme we are defining low-income households as: Inside London: Living with family or partner £25,000 or under. Living independently £22.500 or under Outside London: Living with family or partner £18,500 or under. Living independently £16,500 or under

Young People and this role Our placement volunteer opportunities are open to people at different stages of their career, aged 15 or above. Whether you’re student, a recent graduate or someone with more experience looking for a career change, we would be happy to hear from you.

Anyone can volunteer with the Red Cross from the age of 15. An individual risk assessment, parental consent and safeguarding considerations will be required for those aged 15 – 17. The nature of the activities specific to your intern opportunity may mean that you need to be 18 years or older.

Diversity We welcome applications from people of different backgrounds, experience and circumstances. We seek to ensure that our organisation and our services are relevant and accessible to all, with equality, diversity and fairness at the core of what we do. We invite applications from individuals regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or political belief and are committed to promoting fair participation and equality of opportunity for all of our applicants.

The British Red Cross is committed to being inclusive, with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences – including disabled and ethnic minority candidates. We value fresh perspectives and insights gained by involving and welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, culture and experience. This is to contribute to the breadth of experience we need to respond to people in crisis.