37.5 hours per week, flexible working, including some evenings and weekends required
Help our local community support amazing palliative care whilst also giving them the chance to win big.
At Weston Hospicecare we love to provide our community with many ways to support us, and if they can benefit too then that’s a win for us all.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated Lottery Canvasser to promote our Hospice Lottery in the local community. If you like to meet new people, can build relationships quickly and enjoy selling an amazing product all while knowing you are making a difference, then this is the perfect job for you.
This is more than just sales or fundraising. It’s about connecting purpose with opportunity, being the first face of the hospice in the community and giving people the chance to win a cash prize while knowing they are supporting amazing palliative care in our community.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to combine your communication skills, energy and drive with a role that genuinely changes lives. Every lottery player you recruit will help fund compassionate care for local people living with life-limiting illnesses and support their families when they need us most.
This is not a desk-based fundraising role. You'll be out in the community, building relationships with local venues, attending events, speaking to people face-to-face and inspiring them to support their local hospice through our weekly lottery.
We’re Looking for someone who:
- Loves talking to people and can quickly build rapport
- Is confident in approaching members of the public and starting conversations.
- Has a positive, resilient and enthusiastic outlook.
- Enjoys working towards targets and celebrating success.
- Is organised and able to manage their own workload.
- Is passionate about supporting their local community.
- Is a great ambassador who reflects our hospice values.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruit new lottery players through face-to-face fundraising in the community and door to door, providing an excellent experience for new supporters.
- Develop relationships with local businesses and venues to secure canvassing opportunities.
- Explain how the hospice lottery supports local patient care and encourage people to get involved.
- Help retain and steward lottery players by demonstrating the difference their support makes.
- Ensure all lottery activity is delivered professionally and in line with fundraising and gambling regulations.
- Represent the hospice in the community.
What we can offer in return
- 6.6 weeks holiday
- Contributory pension/NHS transferable
- Bespoke training, development and mentoring given
- Uniform provided
- Healthcare discount scheme
- Employee Assistance programme
- Subsidised bus travel with First Bus Commuter Travel Club
- Free parking onsite or nearby
- Cycle to Work scheme
Why Join Us?
Make a real impact by supporting a charity that helps local families.
Training and development opportunities to grow your skills.
A friendly, supportive team with a shared passion for fundraising.
Flexibility over when working hours are completed, with evening and weekend working as required.
We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Join us and help make a difference!
