Volunteering Opportunity: Community Fundraiser Volunteer with Youth Talk

Before you can register your interest for this opportunity you must be registered as a volunteer.

Are you a people person? Do you enjoy working as part of a small team to make a real difference?

The demand for our local counselling service has grown exponentially and we need our community to support us. Youth Talk need you to help bring people together and organise community events to raise much needed funds so we can reach more local young people who need our support.

Youth Talk is here to make sure young people in the St Albans District get the bets possible mental health support. Our vision is that every young person can talk to someone , whatever is worrying them. By providing free, confidential counselling services delivered by qualified counsellors, we make sure everyone from 13-25 in the area has access to this service, wherever their background or circumstances.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: St Albans

Location: Indoor

Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons, Weekday Evenings

Practical Considerations: What you can expect from Youth Talk

• Briefing and Support will be provided by the Youth Talk team
• Fundraising resources available online
• Reasonable expenses covered
• You will receive regular updates about our work, service, campaigns and events.

Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, University students, Older People, People with restricted mobility

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Children, Families & Family Support, Mental Health

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

Full Description:
Main responsibilities

• Help organise volunteer- led community events to raise money e.g. bake sales, coffee mornings, quiz nights, zumbathons...
• Approach local community organisations and individuals who might be interested in hosting fundraising events in aid of Youth Talk
• Promote the event (eg., emails, word of mouth, through social media or flyers)
• Research and recruit guests/ participants
• Deliver / host the event and thank all guests/ participants
• Oversee donation payments/ income
• Champion Youth Talk

The benefits to you
• Build relationships within your local community
• Use, develop and/or learn new skills whilst having fun!
• Do something different in support of a good cause
• Helping local young people
• Be a part of our volunteer team and add to your CV.