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Volunteering opportunity

Sooty Box Collections Volunteer

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RNIB
on 21st November 2025
Interest
  • Community action
Help type
  • Disabilities
  • Fundraising
Age range
  • 18-25
  • 25-35
  • 35-50
  • 50-65
  • 65+
Select area
  • All of Devon
Skills
  • Communication

Sooty, the nation’s much-loved bear and a true national treasure, has featured on RNIB’s collection boxes for over 50 years. Thanks to generous public support, these iconic boxes have raised more than £13 million in donations.


We’re looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to join our network of Sooty Box collectors. In this flexible role, you’ll help place new boxes and collect and bank donations from Sooty Boxes in local shops, cafés and other businesses in your area. Whether you volunteer on your own, with a friend or as part of a group, you’ll be making a real difference in your community.


You can give as much or as little time as you like and fit the role around your other commitments.


Please note: Volunteers are expected to use their own transport and ideally should have access to a car. Mileage or public transport costs will be reimbursed.

 

How often will I be needed?

  • 1 Hours per Week

Key requirements

  • Requires 2 references

Location

Region

Where you can volunteer: We’re currently looking for volunteers in, or willing to travel to:

Barnstaple, Exeter, Ilfracombe, Plymouth, Torquay, Totnes.

Who this opportunity will suit

Minimum age

  • You must be at least 18 years old to apply

What skills and experience are needed?

  • • Good organisational skills • Trustworthy, enthusiastic and self-motivated • Willing to travel in and around your local area • Comfortable working independently • Able to send and receive emails

Provided by RNIB

Contact name
RNIB Volunteering Team
Email address
Telephone
01733 375450 01733 375450

Provided by RNIB


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