Fundraising & Engagement Volunteer (18+)
The Scottish SPCA mission is to champion kindness to all animals and challenge cruelty, to protect and celebrate the human-animal bond and to give a second chance to animals who need it.
Role Profile
| Volunteer Role | Fundraising & Engagement Volunteer (18+) |
| Volunteer Manager | Regional Fundraising Team Leads |
| Where you will be based | Community |
Why we want you
The Scottish SPCA mission is to champion kindness to all animals and challenge cruelty, to protect and celebrate the human-animal bond and to give a second chance to animals who need it. We want to make Scotland the best place in the world for animals to live!
Do you want to join us in advocating for animals? Could you give up a small amount of your time to raise awareness of our work in your local community or to help us raise vital funds for Scotland’s animals?
There are a variety of different tasks to choose from and you can tailor your volunteering role around your current commitments, undertaking only the tasks that interest you.
Our friendly and active team will look after you well! You will be given a full induction and training and can claim expenses for your fuel costs when volunteering
We want you to feel part of the Scottish SPCA team – you will have access to your own volunteering account, receive a monthly volunteers’ newsletter and be invited to social gatherings too!
Please note – this role is open to age 18+.
What you will be doing
- Represent the Society in your local community, engaging with the general public
- Promote campaigns and educate on animal welfare within your community
- Identify opportunities to build relationships with local businesses, groups and individuals
- Attend fundraising activities such as public collections, stalls, fayres and events
- Be responsible for counting, banking and reporting income raised
- Manage collecting cans in your local area and actively seek to place new ones
- Be in regular contact with the Regional Fundraising and Community Engagement Teams
The skills you need
- Passionate about animal welfare and the mission of the Society
- Friendly and approachable
- Confident in building relationships
- Willing to use email and online systems
- Able to drive, with access to your own vehicle
- Motivated to help increase awareness of our aims
- Excited to meet new people and make a difference
- Based in your local community, with flexibility on how far you are willing to travel
What’s in it for you
- Meeting like-minded people
- Learning new skills
- Being part of a busy, professional fundraising team
- Full training and ongoing support
- Gaining experience for future career development
- Having the flexibility to volunteer around your personal life
Support us from £5 a month
It costs us £63,000 every day to continue the work that animals across Scotland depend on. Our work is only possible because of the generosity of people like you.
