Fundraising Officer
Why did you want to work at Calvert?
I love the outdoors and think it’s vitally important that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the fun, freedom, and exhilaration that’s out there – regardless of ability. I truly wanted to be a part of this team.
What’s the most rewarding part of the job?
Not to put too fine a point on it – seeing the money come in! And, more importantly, learning where the funds have come from and knowing the positive and often life-changing impact it can have at an individual level to each of our guests – and whole families.
Tell us about an outstanding memory / experience you’ve had with the charity?
One is too hard – here’s two:
Carlisle Races, judging the horses at the end of a race. I had a 30 second equine ‘lesson’ in tails and manes and was good to go. So much fun, so much fundraising. I’ve learned that a Fundraising job is wonderfully varied – it’s not ‘just’ a 9-5 office job – it’s what you make it.
I showed a quiet, unassuming person around our Centre – they’d called in on spec, it was all very impromptu. I gave them an insight into all aspects of our charity, listened to their story and why they wanted to visit – and when they left, they donated £9k. You just never know what’s coming next. I love this. And the generosity of people will forever astound me.
