Fundraising Group Treasurer

As Treasurer, you are a key member of your local fundraising group. You will need to record income and expenditure of the group, bank funds regularly and keep the members up to date with fundraising income totals.

“I enjoy meeting new people and gaining a better insight into all the work done by Guide Dogs and knowing the money our group raises is helping to change the lives of the visually impaired in my community.” – Blanaid, Fundraising Group Treasurer

What you’ll be doing

We rely on volunteers like you to help us improve the lives of people with sight loss. In this role your support will include:

·        Maintain accurate records of all income and expenditure, as well as advising members during group meetings.

·        Banking funds and ensuring others who bank funds do so promptly.

·        Assigning correct banking codes to donations and issue receipts to donors where required.

·        Monitoring levels of expenditure by the fundraising group.

·        Responding to requests made by our finance department.

·        Applying for soft credits and gift aid via our Community Fundraising Supporter Care Team.

·        Keeping Group fiscal records for 6 years in accordance with HMRC guidelines and ensuring records are available to view.

·        Maintaining records of where Guide Dogs’ collection boxes are placed.

You’ll have

Ideally you will:

·        Have basic maths skills and ability to identify errors.

·        Be confident in handling cash.

·        Be able to carry money to undertake the banking of funds.

·        Be able to use email and spreadsheets.

If you don’t feel you tick every box but are sure this role is the one for you, please drop us a message and tell us why. We’re open to suggestions and happy to chat with you to find out what’s possible!

You’ll get

Volunteering is a two-way street, so in return for your time you will get a dedicated volunteer manager/key contact who will help you settle in and support you during your time with us. You’ll also get:

·        Opportunity to share your experience in finance and accounting or build on these skills for your career.

·        Work alongside dedicated volunteers who are passionate about our cause.

Training and support

This role has 1 hour of training and then you’ll be ready to go!

If you have questions about the training requirements, we can answer
these at your interview along with any other support or accessibility
needs you may have.

Volunteering for Guide Dogs should never leave you out of pocket.

We’ll make sure we pay any expenses related to your volunteering with
us in line with our policy.

What we need from you

Criminal Disclosure check necessary? No

We are working hard to make sure anyone who wants to can volunteer for Guide Dogs, but at the moment we have a minimum age of 18 for this particular role.

Not sure this is the role for you?

Pop over to www.guidedogs.org.uk/volunteer and find

out what else we have available.

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