As an MDUK Volunteer, you can get involved in helping the charity in many ways. There are opportunities for you to work in Fundraising, Events, Social Media, Public Speaking or even become an Ambassador. Once you have registered to volunteer, we can direct you into a more suitable, specific pathway. With more people affected by muscular dystrophy and more people supporting the charity, we need your help to support our Regional Development Team, to get into the local community and to make a difference. 

By signing up to become an MDUK volunteer your role will involve 

·       Ensuring that supporters have the resources they need to be successful in their fundraising.

·       Signpost to the RDM if you spot potential from a supporter.

·       Be an enthusiastic MDUK ambassador, building its profile locally.

·       Work with your Regional Development Manager to enable the role operates within MDUK's guidelines to ensure regulatory compliance.

Specific tasks may include:

·       Researching potential targets for fundraising campaigns (e.g. lists of schools, voluntary groups, sports clubs, leisure centres etc).

·       Building databases of contacts and keeping them up-to-date.

·       Promoting fundraising by writing letters/invitations to inform contacts of events or charity.

·       Undertaking posting out mailings of letters to contacts – this includes, printing, stamping and posting.

·       Providing your Regional Development Manager with research reports within agreed timeframes.

What you’ll bring to the role: 

·       Organisational, communication and time management skills so you can work effectively with a wide range of people.

·       Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to maintain good records.

·       A welcoming, friendly manner.

·       The ability to make balanced decisions to help meet the needs of local people affected by a muscle wasting condition.

·       A positive attitude to make things happen.

·       Strong research skills, particularly in using the internet to conduct research.

·       The ability to work well with staff and other volunteers as part of a team but also able to work on your own initiative.

·       Ability to respond proactively to new opportunities.

·       Can volunteer flexible hours.

Commitment to volunteers   

What we expect from you:  

·       Enthusiasm and commitment to supporting the work of MDUK.

·       To maintain and uphold the reputation of the charity.

·       To listen to, and work co-operatively with members of staff and other volunteers – treating all with courtesy and respect.

·       To take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

·       To support the charity’s equal opportunities and diversity policy – helping to promote this to all our supporters.

·       To provide us with feedback on how we can improve your volunteering experience.

·       To inform us if your commitment to us, for any reason, can no longer continue.