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Guernsey's Guide Dogs need a new Fundraising Group Coordinator to help support the wider work of the charity which continues to support many people with a growing team of volunteers across different areas.
The charity says each role it has is flexible in terms of the hours and location volunteers can work, so its keen to hear from anyone, "even if you can only give an hour here and there!"
Guide Dogs supports people with a visual impairment to maintain their independence and live the life they choose.
The charity offers a number of different services from volunteer-led services such as sighted guiding through to support for children and young people, access to technology, and the iconic guide dog service.
Pictured: The Guide Dogs are the focal point of the charity's work.
The guide dog service is the most expensive part of the charity's work, with the training and support needed for each guide dog throughout its life and its owner's life costing around £55,000.
The Fundraising volunteers play a significant part in ensuring that vital service can continue - with the new Fundraising Group Coordinator intended to oversee that work in Guernsey.
The charity says "if you are someone who loves socialising with others and getting involved in your local community, then this could be the perfect role for you".
"You'll be helping to support a community of like-minded people with their fundraising activities to raise funds and awareness for Guide Dogs in your local community," the charity said.
"You'll be putting your networking skills in action, as you work with local organisations to host spectacular fundraising events. These can be anything from bowling or quiz nights to bake sales and tea parties. Getting to know the community, be it the school or local businesses, you can raise awareness of Guide Dogs and make great relationships at the same time."
Dave Herbert is one of the charity's Fundraising Group Coordinators and he said he most enjoys working with the people he meets.
“I am a people person, I love to talk and engage with people and the role is fantastic for this! It affords me lots of opportunities to talk with new people, from the businesses we approach for fundraising to the general public at collections and not forgetting our wonderful volunteers! The public love to hear about the dogs and the work we do, and our Guide Dog owners have some interesting stories to tell.”
As well as the Fundraising Group Coordinator, the charity needs a Collection Box Coordinator.
That involves liaising with local businesses to encourage them to display our iconic collection boxes in your local community, emptying and banking the funds from the collection boxes and generally being an ambassador for Guide Dogs.
The charity can be contacted directly via Fundraising Volunteer Roles | Volunteering | Guide Dogs UK
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