About the Role
We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to support and encourage the public to engage with us at our annual, grass roots, Christmas Fayre taking place on Saturday 5th December 2026.
- Community-based
Our Christmas Fayre is based locally in Southampton at the Bradbury Centre where we provide our services, 300 Aldermoor rd, Southampton, SO16 5NA. There will be stalls of all local people and will bring a very lovely community feel.
- Flexible time commitment
This is a flexible, one-off opportunity that takes place during the morning of the Saturday (8-2pm give or take).
What You’ll Be Doing
You could support us in a variety of ways, including:
- Setting up chairs and tables/packing away
- Running an activity stall like a teddy tombola or a pick-a-stick
- Selling raffle tickets.
- Sharing local knowledge and helping identify potential fundraising or partnership opportunities.
We recognise that every volunteer brings different strengths, experiences and interests, and aspects of the role can be tailored accordingly.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for people who:
- Are enthusiastic about supporting the work of Rose Road Association.
- Enjoy meeting and communicating with a variety of people.
- Have a friendly, positive and people-centred approach.
- Feel comfortable working independently, while knowing support is available when needed.
- Have basic IT skills and access to email and a phone.
Experience in volunteering is helpful but not essential. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of physical and medical disability, either directly or through a family member, although this is not a requirement.
Why Volunteer with Us?
By volunteering with us, you will:
- Play a direct role in supporting the fundraising that helps us achieve our mission to continue providing life-enriching support.
- Help Rose Road maintain a visible and supportive presence your community.
- Meet new people and become part of a supportive team.
- Develop communication, relationship-building and community engagement skills.
- Gain valuable experience within fundraising and the charity sector.
- Receive ongoing support and reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.