Hours Per Week
1
All Locations
Northamptonshire
All Departments
Fundraising
Regular Volunteer
Minimum Age:
16+

About The Role

If you’re looking for a varied and flexible role which helps us to reach and support more people affected by dementia than ever before, look no further!

You’ll volunteer with our Fundraising teams to raise awareness in your local community and assist our supporters to raise funds. You’ll help us to identify potential new supporters, to build brand awareness and to inspire people in your local area to know more about dementia. By being one of our Ambassadors, you’ll put your passion for making a difference into action by engaging with our supporters in a variety of ways such as attending events or cheques presentations and helping with bucket collections.

Are you passionate about making positive changes in your community? If you can spare a few hours, we welcome your support in Northamptonshire. 

We are looking for volunteers to join our Regional Fundraising team. Fundraising is vital for Alzheimer’s Society to provide essential services, fund research, and advocate for changes that improve the lives of those affected by dementia. 
As a Community Fundraising Ambassador, your role can be tailored to fit your interests and schedule. You might attend events, manage collections, participate in cheque presentations, or run information stands. Many opportunities are available in your local area for you to choose from. 

In this role, you will gain insights into dementia while contributing to the fundraising efforts that support individuals living with and affected by the condition. You will have training and support from a Role Manager. You will be connected to a friendly and passionate team of Regional Fundraisers. 

As of August 2024, there are over 5,800 people living with dementia in Northamptonshire. This does not account for the thousands of caregivers who also require our support.

Community Fundraising Ambassadors, connect with the community, raise vital funds, and increase awareness of our cause, providing Help and Hope to those in need. 

Interested? To apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page.

You’ll be great for the role if:

  • You are passionate about making a difference in your local community and to the lives of people affected by dementia
  • You have experience of or an interest in fundraising and raising awareness
  • You have good communication skills and enjoy engaging with people
  • You are self-motivated, organised and confident to volunteer independently
  • You are over the age of 16
If you find completing online applications difficult, please don't let this stop you from applying....please call or email us and we can support you with the application process.  You can contact the Volunteering Support Team by emailing [email protected] or call on 0300 222 5706

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

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