Events Volunteer

Flexible positions available to support the charity in fundraising and community engagement efforts

What You'll Do: 
  • Organise and manage fundraising and community engagement events: Coffee mornings, Drop-in sessions, Events
  • Liase with management and volunteers 
  • Engaging with the community and other volunteers to determine what events would benefit the charity
Why You'll Love It: 
Within all of our teams, we have hands-on but flexible opportunities to support Autistic, ADHD and people with other neurodivergence. Due to the arrangement and perspectives of our organisation our service users are able to feel valued and authentic, allowing for a wholesome and rewarding workplace. With community at the heart of Tees Valley Buddies, it allows for a comfortable and enjoyable environment. Neurodivergent people, specifically, have the opportunity to develop skills in an adaptable and inclusive space designed to meet the needs surrounding neurodivergence. We encourage and support Authenticity in volunteers and staff members as much as we do our service users.  
What You'll Learn: 
  First hand experiences within the neurodivergent and related communities Relationship building  Mentoring and peer support skills  Time management and organisation  Neuronormative practices and experiences above deficits and pathologization Inclusivity and new ways to create equity
What We're Looking For: 
We're looking for reliable and passionate individuals who are keen to work towards Tees Valley Buddies' goals using initiative and collaboration. 
Summary
Volunteering
Community
Mental Health
Disability
LGBTQ
Human Rights
Middlesbrough
Redcar and Cleveland
12 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Strategic Planning
Organisation
Project Management
Networking
Budgeting
Skills you should possess: 
Project Management
Intermediate
Event Management
Intermediate
Requirements: 
DBS check
In-Person Interview
Over 18