Whats
it like at Pell & Bales?
I have been working for Pell & Bales
part-time for two years. It’s hard to believe now that when I first started I
was terrified! On my first day I thought I was going to be sick.
Finding a part time job where I was raising
money for charities was both exciting and daunting. Making a difference in the
world was high on my list of things to do, yet the very thought of asking ‘Joe
public’ for money was daunting. Yet here I am two years later confidently
raising money and having wonderful conversations with everyone from Lords and
Ladies, young mums, elderly people with great stories and sometimes people who
are absolutely bonkers. Knowing that I raise money for wonderful charities such
as NSPCC, UNICEF, RSPCA and so on is quite a privilege.
The job suits students and arty types who are
looking for flexibility. Its great to be able to have the flexibility to work
hours around your study. Less hours around exam time and being able to book
more hours when you need them. The pay is also great.
I would be lying if I said telephone
fundraising was easy but in order to be successful new training and coaching
techniques and initiatives are always being put in place. The business as a
whole spends considerable time and money on training and coaching and our reps
committee work together with fundraisers and the business to produce a working
environment which is fun.
Its
a great place to meet new friends and many long lasting relationships are
formed. It’s a tough job but there are few places where you can have fun make a
difference in the world and earn good money.
Susie :-)
great place to work, great people, great hours and great charities . I gained some valuable skills working there that I have carried through my career in the charity sector and made some friends for life - happy memories at Pell & Bales :-)
ReplyDeleteEvery pound my team & I raise has the potential to change someone’s life. Very few jobs can boast that. It’s not the easiest job in the world, but I have the luxury of working with one of my best friends and an amazing team. #winning
ReplyDeleteLOL I was terrified before I went on the phones too! It was really just a stop-gap for me originally, but between the amazing people that work here, the flexible hours and the amazing supporters that you speak to it really has become way more than that.
ReplyDeleteI have learned so much about people in general and myself, and it has really been a surprisingly valuable experience, and I would recommend it to anyone from any walk of like.
To know that what you're doing can potentially save someone from danger, illness or help them in some way is always fulfilling. That and the lovely people here makes P & B a great place to work.
ReplyDeleteInspired by working for lots of great causes – Pell & Bales an amazing place to work! Highly recommend this job for students, actors or anyone who needs flexible hours but passionate about making a difference in the world!
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