Every three minutes, someone loses their life to heart or circulatory diseases in the UK. Sometimes without the chance to say goodbye. That's why British Heart Foundation (BHF) powers groundbreaking research to save and improve the lives of people living with these conditions. We are so grateful for our volunteers up and down the country who support the British Heart Foundation (BHF) in their communities.
Our Community Fundraising Groups consist of volunteers who come together in their local communities to hold exciting fundraising events, raise awareness and have a lot of fun while they do it!
When volunteering in a Fundraising Group, you will have fun and make new friends, all the while fundraising to help the BHF power groundbreaking research, CPR training, as well as information and support to help keep hearts beating across the UK.
What will I be doing?
Responsibility of a Fundraising Group Member:
- Support your local group in organising and running fundraising events.
- Build strong relationships with all group members and actively recruit new members.
- Represent the charity in your community, acting as the face of the BHF.
- Ensure group activities comply with relevant fundraising code of practice and BHF policy.
- Work alongside your local Fundraising Manager.
By becoming a Fundraising Group Member, you will have the opportunity to use your skills to support the BHF and have fun.
The Volunteer team are open to hearing about the skills and attributes you will bring or would like to develop with BHF. Relevant skills and attributes for this role include:
- Interpersonal skills and team-work.
- Enthusiasm to support the organisation and running of fundraising events.
- Confidence and willing to act as the face of the BHF in your local community.
- Self-motivation and the ability to motivate others.
- Reliability and flexibility.
- A commitment to the BHF's values.
Next Steps
- If you already have a MyVolunteer account, click Log In and then Apply Now
- If you don’t have a MyVolunteer account, click Sign Up Here, to create an account and complete an application
- Your local Fundraising Manager will then be in touch to arrange an informal interview to chat about this volunteering role. This will give you a chance to ask any questions and give us the opportunity to learn more about you and the time you have to give.
Training and Support
As a fundraising Group Member, you’ll receive:
- A comprehensive induction to the BHF and training for the role, including how to fundraise safely.
- BHF Fundraising materials to help support your fundraising in your community
- Resources to support you in your role e.g.presentations.
- Support from your local Fundraising Manager and the BHF’s Fundraising Support Team.
- The opportunity to gain and develop skills and to meet other volunteers.
Expenses
The BHF is committed to ensuring that no volunteer is out of pocket because of expenses incurred whilst carrying out their role. Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred during your volunteering in accordance with the BHF’s Volunteer Expenses Policy. You can find a copy of our volunteer expenses policy here .
