Fundraising Group Secretary (Various Locations)

Oxfam's Fundraising Groups are teams of volunteers who work together to raise vital funds for Oxfam's work to alleviate poverty and suffering worldwide. Fundraising activities can be anything and everything - from duck races to treasure hunts, boat trips to music events.

The group secretary role is a vital part of the fundraising team. As secretary you will be responsible for keeping everyone informed of group activities, coordinating agendas and taking minutes at meetings, and helping the group to communicate effectively with the wider community.

Throughout your role, the Oxfam regional team will be on hand to offer help and advice every step of the way!

Frequency: Flexible, 2 - 4 hours per week, at times to suit you!

Locations: Malmesbury, Cirencester, Taunton.

• You will have a vital role in raising funds to support the work of Oxfam in alleviating poverty and suffering worldwide - importantly whilst having fun!
• Organise meetings for the group - including venue if necessary
• Work with leader to prepare agenda and keep note of apologies
• Send reminders to the group about meeting dates and times
• Take notes of all actions and key points from each meeting and circulate to all members post-meeting
• Read the notes from the previous meeting to the group
• Read, reply and file correspondence to the group
• Keep contact lists of group members up to date, and maintaining mailing lists of group supporters/volunteers.
• Organising and promoting fundraising events and collections with other group members

• Lots and lots of enthusiasm!
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to ask people to get involved.
• Organization skills.

• This is your chance to help change the world and make a real difference to people living in poverty and suffering worldwide
• Have a voice in Oxfam and its work
• Be a key individual in your local Oxfam group but also act as a valuable part of the wider Oxfam community.
• Have fun and develop your skills with a team of inspiring people.
• Gain fantastic events marketing and fundraising experience.
• The unique opportunity to develop existing skills, gain experience in fundraising, and learn more about one of world's leading charities.. .
• Gaining key administrative and IT skills.
• Comprehensive induction into Oxfam and its work.
• Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed where agreed

Natasha Kyprianou

Tel: 07584 207128

Email: nkyprianou@oxfam.org.uk

Download and complete the Volunteer Application Form and send to the email address above.

13 February 2013

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