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Collections Host Volunteer - St Andrews

  • Marie Curie
  • VO105665

Description

Be the heart of the action, the organiser behind our community collections and become a Collections Host Volunteer

You’ll be the friendly face that keeps everything running smoothly at busy locations like supermarkets, train stations, high streets and shopping centres. You’ll support our volunteer collectors, inspire generosity from the public, and help raise vital funds for Marie Curie services.

Availability: 4 hours - at various points of the year
Time: Flexible to suit your schedule
Locations: Perth, Grampian or Tayside
Criteria: Aged 18 or over

What you’ll do:
• Be present on-site during collection days
• Welcome volunteers, help them feel confident and ready
• Keep things organised and positive
• Encourage public support and kindness
• Help recruit new collectors
• Thank volunteers, secure donations and assist with banking

What you'll receive and achieve:
• Essential training, ongoing guidance and wellbeing support 
• Recognition for your time and effort
• Updates on the difference you’re making
• Long Service Awards
• Be part of the UK’s leading end-of-life charity
• Travel and expenses covered
• Access to discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, and more

Ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of something special?
Ref: 6635

Organisation aims and objectives

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement.  Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from. The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.

Frequency and commitment details

4 hours on allocated days - flexible commitment throughout to suit your schedule

Restrictions

Experience required: Why you’d be a great fit: • Bring a positive attitude, a smile and great people skills • Organisational flair and team spirit • A passion for helping others • Bonus points: you know the best spots in town!
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Reasonable travel and expenses reimbursed, including travel by own vehicle or public transport

Last updated 3 days ago

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