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  • Can Collector Coordinator
    with Seescape

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO68806 - Created/last updated: 28/06/2021



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    About this opportunity:Seescape (or Fife Society for the Blind as it was previsouly known) has a rich history of providing pioneering services and has been at the forefront of supporting people with sight impairment for over 150 years.
    If you're a real people person and can strike up a conversation with anyone in your local community, our Collection Can Coordinator role could be the one for you!
    Fife Society for the Blind need your help to raise awareness and increase income by placing collection cans in your local area by:-
    Approaching companies, groups and supporters to have a can,
    placing and servicing collection cans,
    Counting and banking money,
    informing FSB admin team on a weekly basis of all cans placed and monies collected.

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:70
    Training provided:Volunteers receive induction, ongoing training and support.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Mileage rate 45p per mile from the volunteer's home. Payable on completion of a monthly claim form.

    Experience required:Ability to organise your volunteer activity and use your own initiative. Able to record and administer where cans are placed. Cash handling skills desirable. Coins can be very heavy so a reasonable level of general health is required.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; References

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsThe opportunity is Fife-wide. Own transport required.

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

    What Now?

    To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form:

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