Volunteer Fundraiser – Role Description
Organisation: Mark Hewitson Foundation 💝
Location: Remote / Based in Coventry or surrounding areas (flexible)
Time commitment: Flexible – a few hours per week, can vary based on availability
Reports to: Trustees
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About the Foundation
The Mark Hewitson Foundation 💝 is a UK-registered charity (No. 1194907) set up in loving memory of Mark Hewitson. We provide financial grants to support individuals and communities affected by hardship, illness, and disadvantage. We believe in kindness, dignity, and making a real impact, one grant at a time.
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Role Overview
We’re looking for passionate and creative individuals to join us as Volunteer Fundraisers. You’ll play a vital role in helping us raise funds to continue our work and reach our goal of £10,000+. This is a brilliant opportunity to gain experience, make a difference, and support a cause that changes lives.
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Key Responsibilities
- • Plan and deliver small fundraising activities (e.g. sponsored walks, coffee mornings, raffles)
- • Raise awareness of the Foundation in your local area and online
- • Promote campaigns via social media, email, and community contacts
- • Research and apply for local funding opportunities, with support if needed
- • Engage friends, family, and community groups to support fundraising efforts
- • Keep track of funds raised and share updates with the Foundation team
- • Help create fundraising content (posters, flyers, social posts – we’ll help!)
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What We’re Looking For
- Friendly, enthusiastic, and reliable individuals
- A genuine passion for helping others
- Good communication skills
- Able to work independently and/or as part of a team
- Creativity and confidence to try new fundraising ideas
- Commitment to the Foundation’s values of compassion and fairness
*No previous experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and we’ll support you every step of the way!*
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What You’ll Gain
- A meaningful way to make a difference
- Flexible, remote volunteering that fits around your life
- Support and guidance from our lovely team
- Experience in fundraising, marketing, and community engagement
- Recognition on our website and social media
- A reference for future work or volunteering roles
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How to Get Involved
If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, we’d love to hear from you! Just email us at dee@markhewitsonfoundation.org or fill in the contact form on our website: