Fund-raising and Disaster Relief opportunities can encompass a range of roles, from standing with a collection tin in the town centre, taking part in a "bag-pack" at a local supermarket, organising a quiz night, karaoke or other event or by becoming a marshall / helper at a major charity event such as Great Manchester Run, Manchester International Festival and Great North Swim.

You could even choose to take part in a sponsored expedition or adventure yourself, raising a minimum amount of sponsorship which will be needed to cover the cost of your participation as well as any other amount which will go direct to the cause.

 

 

 

Bag Packers & Fundraisers Team

You can join the UB-inVolved 'Bag Packers & Fundraisers Team' who, as the name implies, take part in charity bag-packing sessions or other fund-raising events for whichever charity asks for our help.  Events are varied and can be any time of day, week or year.  For example, students were involved in a number of sessions, packing bags for customers at Marks & Spencer's Middlebrook (Horwich); Sainsbury's or Morrison's in Bolton town centre in the lead-up to Christmas 2011, in aid of Bolton Hospice, raising a total of £1300 through their efforts.

All up-coming events are emailed to everyone who has expressed an interest and they can then choose whether or not they are able to take part.  There is NO OBLIGATION to do any specific event or to commit to any number of events, but certificates are awarded to all those taking part with details of all they have been involved in.  These are great for you CV.

If you are interested, email volunteering@bolton.ac.uk| marking your email 'Bagpackers & Fundraisers Team' in the subject box.

 

 

 

 

British Red Cross

Fund-raising for the Red Cross can take a number of forms such as entering as a participant for any of the many national events such as Marathons, Great Runs, Swims etc if you are so inclined and sufficiently athletic to take part.  You could equally be one of those who helps at these events as a steward, sheparding contestants to and from start and finish lines, offering drinks, towels etc or just encouraging those taking part. 

For further information on the many different services that the Red Cross provides and the various roles volunteers can fulfil go to www.redcross.org.uk/volunteer|

 

 

Multiple Sclerosis Society|

Over 90% of the MS Society's income comes from individuals, either through donations, taking part in sponsored events or leaving a legacy. Without the support of these generous individuals they would not be able to continue funding vital services or invest in the research programmes that they hope will one day bring about the cure for MS.  Sponsored events include activities such as:

• running
• walking & trekking
• water sports
• cycling
• adrenalin sports (eg parachute drop)

and adventures such as Dog Sledding| in Norway in 2012, Climbing Kilimanjaro, a Thailand Jungle Expedition, Sahara Desert Trek ot Great Wall of China Trek

For further information about how you can get involved with fund-raising for the Multiple Sclerosis Society go to http://www.mssociety.org.uk/get_involved/|

 

 

Parkinsons U.K.

Formerly known as the Parkinson's Disease Society, Parkinson's UK is a Registered Charity working to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's.  They do this by providing information and support through their UK-wide team of information and support workers and other services and support networks.  They seek to bring people with Parkinson's, their carers and families together via local groups and an online community.  They can also provide details about different medical professionals and information on how they can help people with Parkinson's.  Volunteers can get involved in a number of ways including through volunteering with a local group, fund-raising and campaigning.

For further information go to www.parkinsons.org.uk| 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bag Packers & Fundraisers Team December 2011