We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and motivated, who can create ideas and execute opportunities to increase the income of the Trinity Holistic Centre, a hospital based centre offering supportive care to cancer patients and families.

What You'll Do: 

* Get to know the Trinity Holistic Team, understand how the charity works and what its aims are

The Trinity Holistic Centre - South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

* Generate ideas using own experience and innovation

* Work within a very small budget creating online campaigns, events, encouraging donations

* Raise the profile of the charity using events, media and social media

* Think of creative ways to recognise and reward donors

 

Please note you will need to pass through our own volunteer recruitment process which can take several months so you need to have the time to do this. 

Why You'll Love It: 
* The team are welcoming and passionate * There is already a lot of enthusiasm and motivation within the team who will offer their support * There is a good social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) which can be built on:  Trinity Holistic Centre - James Cook and Friarage Hospitals | Facebook * It is an opportunity to "give something back" to benefit those experiencing cancer or supporting their loved ones through it
What You'll Learn: 
* The challenges of working within the charitable sector and how to compete * Understanding of the service offer e.g. free complementary therapy, counselling, mindfulness, support groups, pet shed  * Experience within a hospital setting in the NHS (mainly The James Cook University Hospital but can also be at other sites) within South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust * How to write compelling media posts   
What We're Looking For: 
* Motivated and hardworking person * Experience or knowledge of what makes successful fundraising campaign/event * Innovator who can create ideas not requiring financial investment from the charity * Experience or knowledge of media especially social media and how this can best be used for fundraising  * Someone who sees ideas through with tenacity and drive  * Empathy and listening skills 
Summary
Volunteering
Community
Mental Health
Families
Health
Middlesbrough
12 Weeks Minimum
3 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Organisation
Project Management
Digital Literacy
Marketing
Skills you should possess: 
Fundraising
Intermediate
Requirements: 
CV / Resume
Statement of Motivation
DBS check
Over 18

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