(Closed) Fundraising Event Support Volunteers

This Volunteer post has now been filled.

Volunteer role: Fundraising Event Support Volunteers
Type of work: Administration, Research, Promotion and General Support
Supervision: Lifelong Learning Assistant
Average weekly hours required: From 7 hours, daytime
Minimum period of volunteering required: 4 months (from June to September 2010)

Volunteer tasks description:

The main focus of this volunteer post will be to assist the Audience Development Intern who is working towards the development, coordination and promotion of a large Arts Event and Auction Fundraiser. Glasgow Women’s Library is working towards relocation to Glasgow’s prestigious Mitchell Library, where it will re-launch as an accredited national
resource in refurbished premises of excellence: a Women’s Library of Scotland. This event will raise funds for our move to the Mitchell and the £1.5 million needed for capital building works and refit.

Tasks will include:

  • Researching possible donations for the auction
  • Researching possible venues and catering contributors
  • Researching possible supporters, sponsprs and funders
  • Securing spornsorship for the event
  • Compiling and updating databases of all of above
  • Assisting Lifelong Learning Coordinator and Audience Development Intern
  • Assisting with organisation of event
  • Working closely with GWL Staff Team
  • Assisting with the promotion of event
  • Raising awareness of the current work of GWL and future plans
  • Assisting with event bookings and ticket sales

Essential skills and qualities required:

  • Confident with IT Systems and using the internet
  • Previous experience of securing sponsorhip would be beneficial
  • Database development experience would be beneficial
  • Web experience would be beneficial
  • Confident and friendly telephone manner
  • Fundraising experience would be beneficial
  • Researching experience would be beneficial
  • Must be confident at working independently
  • Eagerness to learn
  • Willingness to adapt

If you are interested in this Volunteer Post, please download and fill in the GWL Volunteer Application Form and send the completed form back to: Glasgow Women’s Library, 2nd Floor, 81 Parnie Street, Glasgow, G1 5RH.

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