A Day in The Life of Seb
Seb has been with LFS for 4 years now. All our face-to-face fundraisers are absolute hero’s - out in all weather’s possible - inspiring members of the public to support their chosen charity. We asked Seb to tell us what a day in the life of an LFS Fundraiser is all about.
Which charity do you work for and what do you love most about it?
I work for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. Everything the charity stands for and the team together at HIOWAA makes me extremely proud to be part of the operation. I love being an ambassador to the charity.
What is your favourite part of the job?
I love working with like-minded people. Everyone shares the same values and the common goal – to get more sponsorship to keep the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance mobile and ready to save lives.
What gets you out of bed each working day?
Knowing that each person I sign up to sponsor the Air Ambulance will contribute to saving more lives of local people – that is powerful within itself.
Do you have a memorable moment while working with LFS?
Last year I completed the “HIOWAA Dash in the Dark”, and it made me realise that the Air Ambulance is the lifelong charity that I want to be part of going forward. It’s a special thing to share and be part of the community. We can all make a positive change with a little spare time and have fun in the process.
What work did you do before LFS?
Over the last 20 years, I worked as a sales executive with the big six energy companies and for telecom giants. It is a very different role working for HIOWAA but one I prefer for sure.
Any tips for aspiring new face-to-face fundraisers?
Get to know the charity and all the core values and simply repeat their story. Don’t take it to heart if some people don’t sign up as there are a lot of amazing charities out there. Move on and stay positive.
On average, how many people do you think you speak to each day about the charity?
Probably 40/60 people depending on the length of the conversation at the door.
What does a typical day look like to you?
I get up in the morning and get my leaflets ready with my name and ID on. I get my maps out on my iPhone and find an area to knock for the week. I then drive to patch and have some food and drink and get out and knock. If I have not hit my personal target in the first round of knocks, then I will continue (but it is highly unlikely). I mark off where I have been on my map, text my manager my score and drive home. This job is a lot more chilled out than the normal corporate world and works well for me.
Watch Seb in action.
If you’re interested in becoming a face-face fundraiser like Seb, you can see more videos and apply here.
