Fundraising Volunteer (Essex)

Victim Support

  • Ingatestone, Essex
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Last year 786,574 people were offered information and support from Victim Support. As a VS Community Engagement Fundraising Volunteer, you will help us reach more victims of crime.County/BoroughEssexOffice locationSuite 4, The Chequers, High Street, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0DGExpected Number of Hours3 or more hours per weekDBS required?EnhancedPolice vetting required?NoClosing Date13/10/2025Refno6015Documents(PDF, 176.55kb)Why volunteer with us?
  • Make a difference – you will use your local knowledge to share what we do and how we can help.
  • Gain skills and experience – you will learn the skills to effectively present and engage.
  • Join our community - you will be part of a large community of over 1,500 volunteers and staff.
  • Beyond your role – attend one or our many events/webinars and join one of our six Equality, Diversity & Inclusion networks.
Volunteering with Victim Support in EssexAs a Volunteer in Essex your role will include:
  • Identifying fundraising opportunities, organising and attending events and meetings to raise our VS profile
  • Engaging with our local communities to inform them about crime and our work
  • Gaining experience in planning and organising events and delivering presentations.
  • Working in partnerships with local Community Voluntary Services (CVS), universities and other local partnership organisations.
  • Representing Victim Support at CVS events, university events, pride events and local fetes.
What we ask of you?In order to join us as a Community Engagement Volunteer, you must:
  • Be 18 years of age or over.
  • Be able to volunteer for at least 2-4 hours per week, for at least 6 months.
  • Complete a 3-day workbook.
  • Undertake a DBS check where required
  • Be able to provide two satisfactory references.
  • Have an active email address that you are comfortable using in order to engage with VS communications.
Expenses
  • All Victim Support volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket expenses incurred whilst volunteering, including travel and lunch.
Diversity Matters
  • VS strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
  • VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
  • We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you through the application process.
Want to find out more?
  • If you have any questions or would like to find out more about this role, please contact Sarah Read using: Sarah.Read@victimsupport.org.uk or 08081781694
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Victim Support