About you?
Are you a motivated, passionate individual that would like to learn all the creative ways to raise funds for our Hospice. This is a hands on opportunity, for someone that is ambitious and would like to understand the Fundraising world and how they can make an vital impact.
You do not need prior experience, just a positive attitude and willingness to learn!
Why the Fundraising Team?
This varied opportunity will allow you to experience a fast paced environment, working across our broad Fundraising department which includes, Lottery, Partnerships, Events & Community and Individual Giving, gaining insight into the various aspects of fundraising.
Throughout your placement you will work with each team, gathering first hand experience whether that be event planning, thanking supporters or assisting our lottery team.
You will work within the different Fundraising Teams working together to manage and generate vital funds for our Hospice. This will give you deeper understanding into the exciting avenues Fundraising can offer, whether you prefer cheering on supporters and arranging thrilling challenges or expressing thanks to all our generous supporters, Fundraising is an exciting and collaborative environment.
Key Tasks:
- Event Planning
-Volunteer thank-you cards
-Fundraising stock check and ordering
- Operating our reception Fundraising Welcome Desk
- 'Save the Date' calls to supporters
Additional Information:
This placement is aimed at students aged 14-18 in full/part-time education looking to gain experience in a fast paced Fundraising Team.
Please attach a covering letter as to why you are interested in work experience at St Catherine's Hospice, within the Fundraising Team, as well as answering the pre application questions.
Please specify the dates you would like to attend work experience, please note we can only accommodate placements in June and July. We are unable to offer a placement in Fundraising the week commencing 1 June 2026.
Our placements will be arranged on a first come first serve basis, therefore this advertisement may close at any time.
You will be based at our Hospice located in Grace Holland Avenue, Pease Pottage, RH11 9SL.
If you require any additional information or would like to discuss this further, please give us a call on 01293 447353.