Community Relationship Builder

Race Against Blood Cancer

Description of the role

The success of local engagement is based on developing good relationships in the local community – whether it’s with a school, club or council or with an influential leader in the community such as a mayor. With your enthusiasm and drive, you will work alongside your local Community Engagement Manager to identify potential opportunities, look to open up new avenues of support and develop beneficial partnerships through which they can promote their recruitment activities.

What you will need you to do:

  • Research key individuals and organisations according to the priorities of the local community engagement team.
  • Initiate approaches to target audiences.
  • Assist with applications for support.
  • Keep your local community engagement team informed of approaches and outcomes.
  • Liaise with staff and other volunteers to ensure interest generated is followed up appropriately.
  • Update records on the RABC database

They are looking for:

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Confidence and the ability to enthuse others and gain their support.
  • Organisation and research skills.
  • Self motivation and the ability to work independently.

Practical Considerations

  • To follow RABC’s policies and procedures.
  • To complete documentation relating to the role.
  • To provide the appropriate driver documentation if you choose to drive whilst volunteering.

Any specific requirements

  • Will need to provide references
  • Must own a computer or have access to one
  • Age of 16 or above

Where is the opportunity based?

The opportunity is Remote.

When is the opportunity available?

Opportunity is available asap and flexible hours 4-6hrs weekly

About the organisation

Their aim is to increase the diversity on the stem cell register to give everyone fighting blood cancer an equal chance of finding a stem cell match.