VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Andover Athletic Club welcomes applications for the following role. If you are interested in the role and
would like to discuss this further, please email Mark Bradford (Chairman) mabradford@hotmail.co.uk
Fundraising/Social Events Secretary
All Club’s need to hold events to top up the funds, build team spirit, reward volunteers and create a strong social life
at the Club. The Fundraising & Social Events Secretary makes sure these events area success.
All clubs should aspire to be self-sustaining, aiming not to spend more than they can generate. However, it is not
always possible for a club to reach some of the most disadvantaged and non-engaged members of the community
without accessing additional funding. As a sport, athletics clubs have often been reliant on grants, and it will take
many years for the sport to transition - ensuring all clubs are sustainable. This means that not only day-to-day work
being covered by club income but also the development work the club does in the community such as work with
schools, deprived community and in new areas.
Therefore, the Fundraising & Social Events Secretary role is pivotal to the club; you will be directly responsible for
planning and organising fundraising activities. Your efforts will help increase membership and keep the club
financially stable.
Ideally, you will need to be:
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A good communicator – with people of all levels and ages
Well organized and extremely motivated
In tune with all Club events and competitions
Imaginative – happy to action new fundraising ideas – with the ability to inspire and motivate others
Skilled in planning – calm under pressure to meet deadlines
What you will do:
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Plan, organise and lead a team to deliver major events for the Club
Oragnise an annual Awards Presentation Evening
Put in place a calendar of social events to maintain momentum and awareness
Compose and communicate news bulletins of social/Club events to members
Work in conjunction with the Club Webmaster and PR Secretary to promote Club/social events
Recruit people to a ‘Fundraising’ sub-committee – to assist with specific events
Consult Club Officers and set targets for each event in terms of increased participation, funds raised,
rewarding volunteers or simply having more fun
Monitor and accurately record success of fundraising activities; in conjunction with the Treasurer
How much time will it take?
Commitments are sporadic, but expect it to increase to at least 4 hours a week preparing for a big event.
What you will get out of it:
You will gain experience of planning an event with all the logistical challenges that are involved. You will
have the satisfaction of helping the Club to raise its profile. More awareness means more athletes, more
volunteers, more funds and growth for the Club. What more, you’ll be helping build ‘club spirit’, bring a
sense of community and make your Club a fun and vibrant environment thus helping retain athletes.