Collection Box Coordinator
OFFERED BY:
Guide DogsLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: 5 Phoenix Pl Nottingham NG8 6BAHow many places are on offer? 4
Purpose of Role:
"By volunteering for Guide Dogs, I find that the public have many questions and I love being able to answer these. Through setting out the boxes and other volunteering roles I have met lots of new people and always seem to be "on the go!" Lena, Collection Box Coordinator
If you love getting out and about but also want to support a cause in achieving it’s aim, then becoming a Collection Box Coordinator could be the right step for you. You will be involved in displaying our iconic collection boxes in your local community to help raise funds for Guide Dogs.
If you love getting out and about but also want to support a cause in achieving it’s aim, then becoming a Collection Box Coordinator could be the right step for you. You will be involved in displaying our iconic collection boxes in your local community to help raise funds for Guide Dogs.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Coordinators place our iconic boxes locally as part of their daily life and every few months tally up the funds before paying them in to Guide Dogs
You'll develop relationships with your local shops, businesses and other groups, tell them about Guide Dogs and persuade them to host one of our boxes
In this community-spirited volunteer role, your support will include getting involved in these activities:
- Getting out and about to display our iconic collection boxes in your local community.
- Emptying and banking funds in the collection boxes, meaning you can see how much money you have helped us raise.
- Networking with organisations to share our cause and encourage them to display our collection boxes.
- Being an ambassador for Guide Dogs!
What you'll get
- The satisfaction in knowing you are supporting people with sight loss to live actively, independently, and well.
- A flexible role where you can dedicate as little or as much time as you want.
- An opportunity to build your experience in communication and interpersonal skills.
- To have fun interacting with others, including people within Guide Dogs and members of the public.
- A dedicated volunteer manager and fellow peers who will help support you throughout your role.
Training and support
Our volunteers are given first hand training to succeed in this role! This is delivered in an interactive engaging manner, using a group zoom session.
If you have questions about the training requirements, we can answer these at your interview along with any other support or accessibility needs you may have.
Volunteering for Guide Dogs should never leave you out of pocket. We’ll make sure we pay any expenses related to volunteering with us, including travel costs.
Please apply online for this opportunity - https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/how-you-can-help/volunteering/be-part-of-a-fundraising-group/
You'll develop relationships with your local shops, businesses and other groups, tell them about Guide Dogs and persuade them to host one of our boxes
In this community-spirited volunteer role, your support will include getting involved in these activities:
- Getting out and about to display our iconic collection boxes in your local community.
- Emptying and banking funds in the collection boxes, meaning you can see how much money you have helped us raise.
- Networking with organisations to share our cause and encourage them to display our collection boxes.
- Being an ambassador for Guide Dogs!
What you'll get
- The satisfaction in knowing you are supporting people with sight loss to live actively, independently, and well.
- A flexible role where you can dedicate as little or as much time as you want.
- An opportunity to build your experience in communication and interpersonal skills.
- To have fun interacting with others, including people within Guide Dogs and members of the public.
- A dedicated volunteer manager and fellow peers who will help support you throughout your role.
Training and support
Our volunteers are given first hand training to succeed in this role! This is delivered in an interactive engaging manner, using a group zoom session.
If you have questions about the training requirements, we can answer these at your interview along with any other support or accessibility needs you may have.
Volunteering for Guide Dogs should never leave you out of pocket. We’ll make sure we pay any expenses related to volunteering with us, including travel costs.
Please apply online for this opportunity - https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/how-you-can-help/volunteering/be-part-of-a-fundraising-group/
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have good organisational skills to organise distribution of collection boxes.
- Have good communication skills to spread the word about Guide Dogs.
If you don’t feel you tick every box but are sure this role is the one for you, we’d love to hear from you! We’re always open to suggestions and are very happy to chat with you to find out what’s possible, so please just get in touch on volunteer@guidedogs.org.uk.
- Have good communication skills to spread the word about Guide Dogs.
If you don’t feel you tick every box but are sure this role is the one for you, we’d love to hear from you! We’re always open to suggestions and are very happy to chat with you to find out what’s possible, so please just get in touch on volunteer@guidedogs.org.uk.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
After you apply for the role through the Guide Dogs website you will receive an email response between 24 and 48 working hours.
How long to complete training and recruitment?
A couple of hours depending on the volunteer role you apply for.
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No