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Carers UK
Carers UK is the leading national charity for unpaid carers. We support, advocate for, champion and connect carers across the UK, so that no one has to care alone. Every day 12,000 people become carers. Whether round-the-clock or for a few hours a week, in our own home or for someone at the other end of a motorway – caring can have a huge effect on us, our lives and our plans. Many don’t…
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Are you enthusiastic? Are you passionate about making life better for carers? Do you want to use
your links within your community to help Carers UK raise vital funds? This role is a fantastic way to be connected to your local community and make new friends whilst raising money on behalf of Carers UK in your local area.
 

Duties

There are lots of different aspects to this role and you are welcome to choose which activities to
take on, depending on your interests and time commitment. 

These include:
• raise awareness of Carers UK and how people can support us by giving talks or running an information stand
• place collection tins in your local shops/businesses
• promote our fundraising campaigns and appeals
• build links with local groups or businesses who could fundraise for Carers UK e.g. sports clubs and faith based organisations

Who will the volunteers be working with?
Out and about in your local community
Training
As well as the Carers UK Volunteering Handbook and your Community Fundraising Volunteer Handbook, you might also want to join our Volunteers Facebook Group. This group provides a fantastic way for volunteers to connect with each other, and share and hear volunteering news and achievements. We will invite you to our monthly volunteers meet up and you'll receive regular volunteer newsletters.
You'll receive training on fundraising procedures relevant to the activity you decide to promote/ undertake.

Time commitment

This role is very flexible and is designed to fit around your lifestyle and interests.
How much time you give depends on you!
Application deadline

Causes

UCL Departments

This organisation is one of our community partner organisations.

Like all volunteer recruiters we work with, they have signed up to our service standards, agreeing to abide by our policy on partnership working to keep you safe and supported whilst you volunteer.

You’ll never be out of pocket for volunteering through us – with in-London travel expenses to and from your volunteering guaranteed.

In addition, the team here at Students’ Union UCL Volunteering Service is here to support you throughout your volunteering journey – you can get in touch with us at any time.