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.
What you'll be doing
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!
You'll ideally:
- Have good organisational skills to organise distribution of collection boxes.
- Have good communication skills to spread the word about Guide Dogs.
- Live in or near one of these areas: Honiton, Feniton, Ottery St Mary, Sidmouth, Seaton, Lyme Regis, Axminster
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 [email protected].
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.
What we need from you
The minimum age of this volunteer role is 18.
Next steps
Have any questions about this opportunity? Want to sign up? Feel free to apply through Devon Connect, or email us at [email protected], and we'll be in touch to get you started on your volunteer journey!