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EVENTS VOLUNTEER
Post: Events Volunteer
Location: Action Against Hunger UK – London Office- Greenwich
Department: Fundraising
Report to: Events Manager
Period: 4-5 days per week over minimum of 8 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organisation providing immediate assistance and long-term relief to people suffering from the consequences of man-made and natural disasters. Action Against Hunger has been one of the leading organisations in the treatment of malnutrition since its creation in 1979, and has programmes in over 44 countries around the world focusing on nutrition, food security, water & sanitation, and basic health.
Objectives:
- To play a key role in the complete organisation and logistical planning of events
- To assist Events Manager in securing events and event-related sponsorships, and promotions
- To help develop and nurture relationships with VIP supporters
Areas of responsibility include (but not limited to):
- Preparing and planning of events alongside Events Manager
- Generating correspondence for the event (e.g. proposals, requests for support, thank you letters, receipts and acknowledgements)
- Obtaining quotes from suppliers as regards to planning logistics of events
- Contacting suppliers and potential sponsors for equipment, venues, goods and services at low cost or as donations
- Updating spreadsheets and general event records
- Assist with ticket sales for upcoming events
- Attending and assistance with the running of events, including the setting up and breaking down of the event
- To participate in post-event evaluation and de-brief of events
Key competencies required:
- Minimum university degree (BA, BSc) or,
at least one year of administrative work experience
- Fluent English speaker with excellent written and verbal communication skills: professional telephone manner, sound level and experience in professional written communication
- Flexible multi-tasker who is able to work independently as well as part of a team and on more than one project at once
- Successful candidate will show sound level of initiative, creativity and lateral thinking in researching prospects as regard event, potential sponsor and supporter information
Other desirable qualifications:
- Experience in charity fundraising and event organising (volunteering and/or employed capacity)
Please ONLY apply online with your CV and Cover letter expressing your reasons for applying for the positions and your suitability to the role: www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk
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