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  • Collection Organiser (Fife Wide)
    with Marie Curie (Fife)

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO101777 - Created/last updated: 06/11/2024



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    Opportunity

    About this opportunity:Marie Curie are looking for enthusiastic and friendly volunteers to help us raise money and awareness for Marie Curie by hosting cash collections throughout the year including during the Great Daffodil Appeal, where you will be encouraging your local community to donate and wear a daffodil during February/March. Your role will be the main point of contact on the day for all volunteer collectors, providing a warm welcome, supplying materials and encouraging your collectors to raise as much as possible. You will be a big part of making this happen whether you are hosting a collection at a shopping centre, supermarket, high street or at football matches. You will find the public to be extremely generous and our volunteer collectors very supportive

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:16
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:An induction, training, support and supervision in your role
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Reimbursed Monthly agreed reasonable out of pocket expenses.

    Experience required:Good knowledge of the local area · Outgoing, proactive and self-motivated · Good communications skills · Attention to detail, numeracy and accuracy · Good organisational skills and ability to maintain records · Commitment to help raise money in the community · Basic IT skills are desirable

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; References

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsWithin the local community

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

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