Fundraising and Promotion Volunteer

Vacancy Information

The Sussex Police Charitable (SPCT) Trust, an independent charity (reg. no. 257564) that supports its members from Sussex Police in times of need, hardship and/or distress. SPCT was founded in 1968 to support officers from Sussex Police. In March 2012, it was amalgamated with the Sussex Police Staff Trust and subsequently opened out its membership to include serving officers, staff, volunteers and previously subscribing retired members and their widows.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a volunteer to come and support the development of fundraising and promotion initiatives for Sussex Police Charitable Trust, which will contribute towards the sustainability of the charity so that it can continue to provide much-needed support to its members who are in need, hardship and/or distress.

• Act as a Champion for SPCT and encourage members to get involved.
• Help promote the Trust to retain current members and gain new members.
• Come up with fundraising and promotion ideas and/or develop current initiatives.
• Assist with events and initiatives planning and delivery.
• Assist with the development and distribution of the SPCT twice yearly newsletter.
• Assist with creating online fundraising pages for events and initiatives.
• Carrying out research on Good Practice and collating data on membership and donations.
• Assist with developing case studies from members.
• Assist with developing presentations for Trust promotion.
• Assist with the provision and return of collection boxes.
• Support Trust Advisers with presenting to potential members.
• Take part in Promotion and Fundraising Committee meetings at least twice a year.
• Support the development of the Trust’s fundraising Strategy.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role.

Skills & Experience

• Great people skills, approachable and friendly
• Good communication skills and confident talking to a wide range of people.
• Organised, methodical, reliable
• Good basic mathematics and ability to handle money
• Basic IT and telephone skills - training will be provided for specific functions
• Willingness to support other team members and to learn and grow in the role

Why Volunteer With Us?

We take pride in looking after our volunteers, through volunteering you will have the opportunity to:
• Experience policing first-hand
• Meet new people and teams
• Learn and develop your skills
• Support your local community

We will reimburse any travel expenses you may incur whilst volunteering and we have recognition schemes in place for us to formally show our appreciation for your service.

As a police support volunteer you will have access to financial and mental well-being guidance and support, discounts for everyday spend, our on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs.

Volunteering with us will also allow you to apply for other voluntary and paid positions within the Force.

Further Information

Please Karen Barford - Charity Manager k or k if you would like more information.

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We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
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Additional Information

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