Join Us as a BHF Community Champion Volunteer Every three minutes, someone in the UK loses their life to heart or circulatory diseases, often without the chance to say goodbye. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is dedicated to changing this through ground-breaking research, but we can't do it alone. We are incredibly grateful for our volunteers across the country who support the BHF in their communities. While many people have heard of the BHF, they may not be aware of the full extent of our work. By becoming a BHF Community Champion Volunteer, you can help spread the word about the importance of the BHF and create amazing fundraising opportunities in your local area. You'll join an empowered network of dedicated fundraising volunteers. What We're Looking For We need volunteers who can bring their leadership skills and passion for the BHF to life locally. This role is flexible to suit your availability and other commitments. Your Role May Include: Supporting your local Fundraising Manager and their team to represent the BHF in your community, raise awareness, and increase fundraising opportunities. Actively engaging and building relationships with local groups and associations. Giving talks and short presentations about the BHF to inspire others to support our life-saving work. Accepting fundraising donations on behalf of the BHF from community groups and organizations, attending cheque collections, and expressing our gratitude. Acting as a lead volunteer at local BHF events like collections and cheerpoints, managing and supporting our Action Team volunteers on the day By volunteering with the BHF, you'll have the opportunity to use your skills, support a great cause, and have fun. With your help, we power groundbreaking research, CPR training, and provide information and support to keep hearts beating across the UK. Skills and Attributes We are open to hearing about the skills and attributes you will bring or would like to develop with the BHF. Relevant skills and attributes for this role include: Good communication and presentation skills. Ability to actively seek opportunities for talks and build relationships in the local community. Self-motivation and the ability to motivate others. Basic IT skills and access to email. Flexibility to offer support when opportunities are available. A commitment to the BHF’s values. The time commitment needed for this role will vary depending on the time of year, the number of groups and associations actively supporting the BHF in your local area, and your availability to volunteer. Next Steps If you already have a MyVolunteer account, click Log In and then Apply Now. If you don’t have a MyVolunteer account, click Sign Up Here to create an account and complete an application. Your local Fundraising Manager will then be in touch to arrange an informal interview to chat about this volunteering role, giving you a chance to ask any questions you may have and giving us the opportunity to learn more about you and the time you have to give. Training and Support As a Community Champion Volunteer, you’ll receive: A comprehensive induction to the BHF and training for the role. Resources to support you in your role, such as presentations. Support from your local Fundraising Manager and the BHF’s Fundraising Support Team. The opportunity to gain and develop skills and meet other volunteers. Expenses The BHF is committed to ensuring that no volunteer is out of pocket because of expenses incurred whilst carrying out their role. Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred during your volunteering in accordance with the BHF’s Volunteer Expenses Policy. You can find a copy of our volunteer expenses policy here. Join us and make a difference in your community today