We want you and your friends to work together to ‘join the search’ and fundraise for some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

Missing People are now enlisting the help of groups of volunteers to raise money to fund our vital services in your local areas. We want to hear your ideas about how you can use your own interests, hobbies, networks and communities to raise money to fund the search for people who go missing and their families.

 Volunteer role: ‘Join the Search’ group volunteering – London

Team: Local Areas Program

Location: Community based activities in London and working from home.

Time commitment:

The specific nature of the role will affect the hours worked and will be discussed at interview. These will be different for each volunteer and will depend on the type of event you want to organise.

Purpose:

To work in a team with your friends, guided by your Local Coordinator, to raise funds and awareness for Missing People. This might involve organizing an event, getting sponsored to do something challenging or wacky together or anything else your imaginations come up with!

Dependent on your group’s skills and experience activities may include:

• Organising and supporting a local event that raises money and awareness for Missing People

• Organising ongoing activities that raise money and awareness for Missing People

• Recruiting new volunteers and working with the existing volunteer team

• Supporting Missing People’s work at our own and partners’ events

• Supporting your Local Coordinator as requested to help increase support for Missing People

Skills and experience:

As a group, to have or be able to demonstrate potential for:

• Some fundraising experience – either organising fundraising activities or participating yourselves

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written

• Strong organisational skills and good time management

• Competence using computers, Microsoft Office, internet, e-mail

• The ability to inspire and motivate others and be passionate about supporting missing people and their families

Training:

All necessary training will be provided by your Local Coordinator

Support:

You will be supported in your role by your Local Coordinator, with additional support when necessary from central office.

Next steps:  

• Each person in your group needs to complete an application form  Local Volunteer Application form - London (151 kB). Your group also need to collectively complete an Event Proposal form  Local fundraising - Event proposal (91 kB)
• As a group, attend an interview with your Local Coordinator, where you will present your idea
• If successful, with the support of your Local Coordinator, make your idea happen

Why volunteer for Missing People?

• Do something both fun and beneficial with your friends
• You will gain valuable experience and new skills to add to your CV
• We provide out-of-pocket travel expenses of up to £10 a day
• We insist on equal opportunities and fair treatment for all people applying to be volunteers

Further information:

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Tel: 07595200646

Address: Beth Knebel, c/o Missing People, Roebuck House, 284 Upper Richmond Road West, London SW14 7JE

What our volunteers and interns say:

“When I put my head on the pillow at night, I know that through our efforts,

through what I contributed today, someone’s child sleeps more safely and peacefully tonight.

My life and theirs are enriched by the experience of being a volunteer at Missing People.”

“I learnt so many new skills, which helped me get a job.”

“Volunteering opened up a whole new world, and helped me decide on my career.”

“Everyone made me feel so welcome and I really felt my work was helping.

Thanks for putting trust in me.”