Sooty Box Collections Volunteer
OFFERED BY:
RNIB - Royal National Institute of Blind PeopleLocation(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: Across Nottinghamshire Nottingham How many places are on offer? 3
Purpose of Role:
Sooty, the famous loveable bear and national treasure, has featured on RNIB’s collection boxes for more than 50 years. With your support, RNIB has raised more than £13 million in public donations collected in our iconic Sooty boxes. Join our community of amazing volunteer Sooty box collectors and help us to provide blind and partially sighted people with the support they need.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Sooty, the famous loveable bear and national treasure, has featured on RNIB’s collection boxes for more than 50 years. With your support, RNIB has raised more than £13 million in public donations collected in our iconic Sooty boxes. Join our community of amazing volunteer Sooty box collectors and help us to provide blind and partially sighted people with the support they need. RNIB urgently needs volunteers to collect and bank donations received through our Sooty boxes, which play a vital role in generating income and raising our profile in local communities. This role is completely flexible, can be performed by individuals, pairs or groups and the time you dedicate to it is entirely up to you and your commitments. You can give your time as little or as often as you like! Please note: Volunteers will be expected to use their own transportation and ideally should have access to a car. Mileage or transport costs will be reimbursed.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
What skills and qualities can I bring to this role?
-Good communication skills.
- Friendly
- Confident and Outgoing
-A full driving licence with use of own car would be an advantage, both to cover the area and the need to carry money to the bank which occasionally can be heavy. Alternative transport arrangements may be looked at, where possible, on an individual basis.
- Good knowledge of the local area.
- Good organisational and planning skills (which would help with route planning).
- Use your own initiative and feel happy working on your own whilst knowing you are part of a team.
What will I gain from the role?
- The knowledge that you will be making a difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted adults and children in your local area.
- The opportunity to meet new people and to be part of a successful, outgoing and fun team wanting to make a difference in their community.
- Learn new and utilise existing skills for the benefit of others.
-Good communication skills.
- Friendly
- Confident and Outgoing
-A full driving licence with use of own car would be an advantage, both to cover the area and the need to carry money to the bank which occasionally can be heavy. Alternative transport arrangements may be looked at, where possible, on an individual basis.
- Good knowledge of the local area.
- Good organisational and planning skills (which would help with route planning).
- Use your own initiative and feel happy working on your own whilst knowing you are part of a team.
What will I gain from the role?
- The knowledge that you will be making a difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted adults and children in your local area.
- The opportunity to meet new people and to be part of a successful, outgoing and fun team wanting to make a difference in their community.
- Learn new and utilise existing skills for the benefit of others.
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?
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Induction provided. , Welcome pack with general induction to RNIB
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? No
DBS Disclosure required? No