Why Fundraising is the Perfect Student Job in Plymouth
- Ideal Fundrasing Ltd
- Nov 18
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 2
1. Earnings: More Than Just Minimum Wage
Most student jobs hover around minimum wage, with perhaps a small boost for late nights or weekends. However, fundraising jobs in Plymouth offer the chance to earn more based on your performance.
At Ideal Fundraising Plymouth, you typically benefit from:
A guaranteed base rate or hourly structure
Performance-related bonuses or commission
Clear targets so you know exactly what you’re aiming for
The opportunity to increase your earnings as your skills improve
Instead of working extra hours for the same pay, you can earn more in the same time by becoming better at what you do—speaking to people, telling stories, and inspiring support for good causes.
2. Flexibility That Fits Around Your Studies
Bar and hospitality shifts often involve late nights, weekends, and last-minute call-ins. This can disrupt your sleep pattern and assignment schedule.
Fundraising with Ideal Fundraising Plymouth is designed to be more student-friendly:
Set working days and hours—know your schedule in advance
Daytime and early evening work instead of 2 AM finishes
Options to work more during holidays and dial back in exam season
Opportunities to move between teams or locations if your situation changes
For students at the University of Plymouth, Marjon, or local colleges, this kind of certainty and structure makes life a lot easier.
3. Skills That Look Amazing on Your CV
Many student jobs are fine for bringing in money, but they don’t always stand out on a CV. Fundraising is different.
Working with Ideal Fundraising Plymouth helps you build:
Confidence—talking to strangers on the doorstep or in public
Communication skills—explaining complex causes in simple, engaging ways
Sales and persuasion—learning how to handle objections and still get a “yes”
Resilience—dealing with rejection and bouncing back quickly
Teamwork and leadership—hitting team targets, supporting new starters, stepping up
If you ever want to move into sales, marketing, management, business, charity work, or even run your own company, these skills are invaluable. Hiring managers love to see fundraising experience because it proves you can communicate, commit, and deliver results.
4. You’re Doing Something That Actually Matters
Let’s be honest: pouring pints and stacking shelves pays the rent, but it doesn’t always feel meaningful.
With door-to-door fundraising in Plymouth, every conversation has the potential to:
Support local and national charities
Help vulnerable people, families, or animals
Raise regular monthly income that charities can rely on
Turn a short doorstep chat into long-term impact
You go home knowing you’ve done something positive, not just counted down the hours until your shift ended.
5. Real Progression, Not Just “More Shifts”
Many students outgrow their bar or retail job but have nowhere to go—it’s just more of the same.
At Ideal Fundraising Plymouth, there’s a clear path if you want to progress:
Start as a fundraiser learning the ropes
Become a top performer and mentor new starters
Progress into team leader roles
Gain experience in training, coaching, recruitment, or management
Even if you only stay for one or two years while studying, you leave with real experience that can help you jump straight into more serious roles after uni.
6. A Social, Supportive Team Environment
Student fundraising teams are usually full of people just like you—students, recent graduates, and young people who want to earn good money and have fun doing it.
At Ideal Fundraising Plymouth, you’ll typically find:
Daily briefings that feel more like a team huddle than a boring meeting
Training sessions full of roleplays, tips, and shared wins
A culture of celebrating success and supporting each other
The chance to travel to different areas and work with different teams
It’s a job where you can make friends, grow your confidence, and enjoy the process—not just drag yourself through another shift.
7. Is Fundraising Right for You?
Fundraising isn’t for everyone—and that’s exactly why employers value it so much.
You might love this role if:
You enjoy talking to people
You want to push yourself out of your comfort zone
You like the idea of earning more when you perform well
You want a job that means something
You’re tired of late nights and want a smarter way to work
If that sounds like you, fundraising with Ideal Fundraising Plymouth could be the perfect student job.
8. Ready to Join Ideal Fundraising Plymouth?
If you’re a student looking for flexible, well-paid, meaningful work in Plymouth, fundraising is a powerful alternative to bar work and basic retail.
To find out more about fundraising jobs in Plymouth with Ideal Fundraising:
Get in touch with the Ideal Fundraising Plymouth team
Send your CV and a short message about why you’d make a great fundraiser
Be ready to chat about your availability, confidence, and goals
You don’t need years of experience—just energy, honesty, and a willingness to learn. The rest, Ideal Fundraising Plymouth can train.
