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Job description

Join Candlelighters as a Fundraising & Events Office Volunteer!

Are you looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families affected by childhood cancer? We invite you to be part of our team!

As a Fundraising & Events Volunteer, you will support the team during an exciting phase as we aim to increase income and enhance our services for families. You will support corporate fundraising efforts, ensuring local businesses have an excellent experience supporting Candlelighters.

You will also play a key role in organising our Business Collaboration Events—fun, networking-focused gatherings that bring together current and potential supporters to foster collaboration.

Location: 8 Woodhouse Square, Leeds, LS3 1AD

Time commitment: 1 day per week (flexible)

Key Activities

General Fundraising

  • Research potential new business partnerships.
  • Approach businesses to explore partnerships with Candlelighters.
  • Support the team in managing our business club.
  • Thank supporters through letters or emails.
  • Respond to supporter inquiries via telephone and email.
  • Update the supporter database.
  • Approach businesses to secure raffle and auction prizes.

Business Collaboration Project Event

  • Book venues and negotiate with suppliers to secure free support wherever possible.
  • Secure sponsorships for the event.
  • Manage event invitations, including design and distribution.
  • Organise the event itinerary, including speakers, games, and networking activities.
  • Communicate with guests in the lead-up to the event.
  • Liaise with the Marketing team to develop promotional materials.
  • Perform other administrative tasks to support the fundraising team.

We are looking for volunteers who are: 

  • Confident, friendly, and organised.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Reliable, proactive, and calm under pressure.
  • Experience organising events is desirable.

This role is subject to a basic criminal record check, which is processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please note that a criminal record does not automatically disqualify you from this role. We assess each application on a case-by-case basis.

Support and Benefits 

It’s vital that our volunteers feel rewarded for their amazing efforts so we want to match your goals, aspirations, availability and everything else with the right opportunity for you. Here are a few examples of what you will receive as a volunteer:

  • Thorough induction & training to give you the confidence to perform your role well and to the best of your ability 
  • Opportunity to develop new and existing skills to help you beyond your involvement with Candlelighters 
  • Ongoing support from the Fundraising and HR teams 
  • Certain expenses to be reimbursed as agreed with your Volunteer Supervisor, in accordance with our Expenses policy 
  • Regular reviews with your Volunteer Supervisor to help you develop in your role 
  • Satisfaction in knowing you are making a valuable contribution to supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer 
  • We can be a reference once you’ve volunteered for three months 
  • Access to the mental health hotline 
  • Charity Worker Discount card 
  • Access to The Company Shop 

We are recognised by Great Place To Work® on multiple Best Workplaces Lists in 2023 and 97% of our employees say Candlelighters is a great place to work!

Application resources
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Candlelighters View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50

We understand the impact of a childhood cancer diagnosis, and our mission is to bring light and hope to families facing childhood cancer in Yorkshire.

Refreshed on: 01 March 2025
Closing date: 15 April 2025 at 22:30
Tags: Administration, Campaigns, Fundraising, Cancer, CRM, Customer support, Data Entry, Youth / Children, Corporate Fundraising, Events / Activities, Major Donor

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