Location
The Ellis Lake Foundation Office, Quorum Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, with opportunities to volunteer at community events across the North East.
Commitment
Flexible – volunteer hours to suit your availability, including occasional evenings and weekends for events.
About the Role
The Ellis Lake Foundation has recently opened its new office, marking an exciting new chapter for our charity. As we continue to grow, we're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Fundraising and Events Volunteers to join our expanding team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play an active role in helping us raise vital funds and awareness to support families of seriously ill children. From assisting at fundraising events and community activities to helping organise campaigns and engaging with supporters, every volunteer makes a real difference.
Every pound raised helps us continue providing practical support through our hospital hygiene packs and develop new projects that support families when they need it most.
No previous experience is necessary—just a positive attitude, reliability, and a passion for helping others. Whether you can volunteer occasionally or on a more regular basis, we'd love to welcome you to our team and be part of the next stage of the Ellis Lake Foundation's journey.
What You'll Be Doing
- Helping to plan, organise and deliver fundraising events.
- Assisting with event setup and pack down.
- Welcoming and engaging with supporters and members of the public.
- Supporting fundraising activities such as raffles, tombolas and merchandise sales.
- Promoting the Ellis Lake Foundation within the local community.
- Helping to recruit and encourage new supporters and volunteers.
- Working alongside trustees and other volunteers to ensure events run smoothly.
- Sharing ideas for future fundraising activities and community engagement.
What We're Looking For
- Friendly, approachable and enthusiastic.
- A passion for supporting local charities and making a positive difference.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliable and willing to get involved.
- Able to represent the Foundation professionally and positively.
- Creative ideas are welcomed but not essential.
What You'll Gain
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to families of seriously ill children.
- Experience in fundraising, events and charity operations.
- The chance to develop new skills and build confidence.
- Meet like-minded people and become part of a friendly, supportive team.
- Volunteer references after a period of service.
- The satisfaction of knowing your time directly helps families when they need it most.
About the Ellis Lake Foundation
The Ellis Lake Foundation supports families of seriously ill children by providing practical support when it's needed most. Our hospital hygiene packs help parents and carers who unexpectedly find themselves staying with their child in hospital, ensuring they have essential everyday items without the added worry or expense. Through fundraising and community support, we continue to expand our services and develop new projects that make a lasting difference to families across the UK.
Work Location: In person
