In Memoriam Secretary

What will I be doing?
Responsibility of the In Memoriam Secretary:

• Visiting funeral directors in your area and acting as their point of contact.
• Building a relationship with funeral directors to help them understand the impact of In Memoriam donations to the BHF. Delivering materials (Leaflets, envelopes etc.) to funeral directors.
• Collecting and banking In Memoriam donations from funeral directors and writing to bereaved families to acknowledge and thank them for their donations.
• Working alongside your local Fundraising Manager.

What skills and attributes do I need to have?

• The ability to work flexibly and independently.
• The ability to build relationships with funeral directors in your local community and to talk to them about the work of the BHF.
• Self-confidence and a proactive approach.
• The ability to deal sensitively with those suffering bereavement.
• Basic IT skills with access to a computer and email.
• A commitment to the BHF’s values.

What training and support will I be given?

The BHF is committed to ensuring that volunteers have an enjoyable and worthwhile volunteering experience. All In Memoriam Volunteers will have:

• A comprehensive induction to the BHF and relevant training for the role.
• A volunteer kit, including letter-headed paper and template thank you letters for funeral directors and families.
• BHF resources to provide to funeral directors.

You will have support from existing volunteers and your local Fundraising Manager, as well as the BHF Fundraising Support Team. There will be the opportunity to gain and develop skills and to meet other volunteers. Out of pocket expenses incurred as a result of your volunteering will be reimbursed in accordance with the BHF Volunteer Expense Policy.

Where will I be based?
You will be working in your local community. Your local Fundraising Manager and the BHF Fundraising Support Team will be on hand to support you in your role.
What else do I need to know?

This role can work flexibly to suit your availability and other commitments. The time commitment will vary and will depend on the number of funeral directors you are working with and the volume of donations you receive. As a rough guide, the role should require approximately two hours per week.

What’s in it for me?

By volunteering with theBHF, you will have the opportunity to make new friends, use your skills to support the BHF and also have fun. You will be making a huge difference to the lives of heart patients today and future generations by raising vital lifesaving funds to power our ground-breaking research.