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This is a flexible role designed to fit around your existing commitments. You could volunteer with as little as 1 hour per week

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United Kingdom

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Age restrictions apply

Yes

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Over 18

Are you a proactive and entrepreneurial individual with a knack for communication and a desire to support a great cause? We're looking for a motivated Advertising Volunteer to help us secure vital sponsorship and advertising opportunities. This role is a fantastic chance to utilise your skills to make a real impact, and it offers flexibility, requiring approximately 1 hour per week (with the option to dedicate more time if you wish).

In this role, you'll have the autonomy to work independently and drive our advertising efforts forward.

What you'll be doing:

  • Collaborating with your team to identify and maximise sponsorship and advertising opportunities.
  • Inspiring local businesses and organisations to advertise in and sponsor our branch publications, events, and services.
  • Working closely with our newsletter editor and activity organisers to ensure all advertising and sponsorship aligns with NCT's Commercial Activities Policy (CCAP).
  • Ensuring invoices are raised and funds are promptly banked and accounted for with the branch treasurer.
  • Liaising with other NCT branches to keep our advertising rates competitive.
  • Connecting with the Volunteering Team before approaching any companies with a UK-wide or significant regional presence to avoid duplication.

Skills needed

Proactive and entrepreneurial — you're a self-starter who can take initiative.
Confident communication skills — you're comfortable engaging with a variety of people.
Some comfort with numbers — you're not afraid to work with financial details.
Creative problem-solver — you can devise and present innovative solutions to meet advertisers' needs.
Negotiation skills are a plus.
Willingness to learn and adhere to NCT policies and charity law (e.g., VAT).

Benefits for the Volunteer

A great volunteer experience where you can meet new people and develop skills.
Excellent support from experienced volunteers and our Volunteering Team.
Access to an online platform with all the tools, resources, and training you will need.Expenses paid in line with our expenses policy.

We champion equity, diversity, and inclusion through all that we do.
You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to parents in your local community.

Register your interest
Your details will be passed onto the organisation offering this volunteer opportunity so that they can contact you directly with more information. Anonymised information will be kept for monitoring purposes.