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Volunteer Community Ambassador

Why we want you

The community engagement team support fundraisers in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble who hold a variety of events to support the work of the hospice. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with good people skills who are happy to represent us at cheque presentations and events.

What you will be doing

Volunteer Community Ambassador take on an incredible role for St Catherine’s. They ensure we are visible and valued within the community. It is a Ad Hoc role meaning you are able to volunteer when you are available in one or more of the following ways.

  • Delivering short thank you talks on why donations are so important to the hospice.
  • Supporting St Catherine’s locally by spreading the word through campaigning, putting up posters on local notice boards, and using your social media accounts to spread the word about our events.
  • Other ad-hoc St Catherine’s events and collections at supermarkets/retail sites, festivals and other locations.
  • Supporting in the collection and delivery of St Catherine’s collection boxes.

The skills you need

  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Good communication skills

What’s in it for you

  • Meet new people as part of a friendly team that makes a difference in the community
  • Have a rewarding experience helping us to raise money and make a difference to our supporters and families.
  • Receive an induction, relevant training, the support you need to carry out your role, and agreed out-of-pocket expenses (reimbursed within our guidelines)

This volunteering role is community based.

If you would like to register your interest please click the link below to apply

https://forms.office.com/e/4TdDAmsEwp

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