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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Collection Organiser

Marie Curie was a scientist who discovered radium and polonium, contributing to finding treatments for cancer. This work continues to inspire our charity's mission to help people and their families living with a terminal illness make the most of the time they have together by delivering expert care, emotional support and research.
Marie Curie care for more than 40,000 terminally ill people in the UK a year. The services we offer include providing Nursing care in people’s own home including emotional support. Across the UK we have nine hospices which provide specialist care and support, in Scotland these are located in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Our support teams help anyone affected by terminal illness, online and over the phone. Whether someone needs practical support caring for their loved one, or emotional support once they’ve died, our teams are here to help.

This role involves coordinating collections in venues in your community e.g. supermarkets, shopping centres. From filling the rotas, to being the point of contact for volunteers, to banking funds raised.

Induction training will be provided alongside one to one support by your local Community Fundraiser.


Organised, positive attitude, good communication skills, heart for the community, responsible. No experience needed as will be trained and supported throughout the role.


Experience required

Organised, good communication skills when building relationships with local organisations. No experience needed as full training is given.

Travel expenses

Paid monthly.

Support
Training details

Induction training will be given along with any further training needed such as banking forms. Community Fundraisers will have arranged catch up’s when possible, with volunteers. If volunteers require any additional training this can be arranged.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
18+ because collecting money in a public setting.

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
Flexible to the available times of the volunteer.

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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