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RNIB Scotland (SA)
- VO101203
About RNIB
We are the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).
Every six minutes, someone in the UK begins to lose their sight. RNIB is taking a stand against exclusion, inequality and isolation to create a world without barriers where people with sight loss can lead full lives. A different world where society values blind and partially sighted people not for the disabilities they’ve overcome, but for the people they are.
RNIB.
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) celebrates Sooty’s 75th anniversary by launching a new Sooty Collection Box, which has been given a modernised glow-up.
Sooty, the loveable bear and national treasure, has been a feature on RNIB’s collection boxes for over fifty years. The funds raised during this time have been millions, enabling the charity to support people with sight loss in Scotland and across the UK.
Continuing the momentum of Sooty’s 75th anniversary*, RNIB has updated the Sooty boxes to reflect the 21st century. The sleek design includes brighter colours and a QR code that allows people to make a cashless donation by using their mobile phone to scan the code, which then leads donors to a donation page on their device’s browser. Supporters can choose any amount they would like to donate as well as registering for Gift Aid.
RNIB Scotland are calling for people particularly in Glasgow, Dumfries and Ayrshire to join the community of incredible volunteer Sooty Box Collectors to help find a home for the Sooty boxes, to empty them as required and raise funds for blind and partially sighted people.
Neil Grainey, Senior Stewardship Manager, said: “RNIB is incredibly lucky to have a network of amazing volunteers across the UK who dedicate their time to place our iconic Sooty Boxes in their local community. We’re thrilled to begin finding homes for our fantastic new Sooty Boxes, as well as being able to offer our supporters the option to make a cashless donation too.”
For more information about Sooty Boxes, please visit: www.rnib.org.uk/sooty.
Support
Training details
Training and information about current locations of Sooty boxes will be provided
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Sooty Box Collectors with RNIB Scotland (SA)
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Sarah McKean, RNIB Scotland (SA)
Sarah McKean, RNIB Scotland (SA)
Email address: sarah.mckean@rnib.org.uk
Phone number: 07872 415293
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in South Ayrshire:
Contact name: VASA Volunteering
Email address: volunteer@vasa.scot
Thank you for registering your interest in Sooty Box Collectors with RNIB Scotland (SA).
RNIB Scotland (SA) has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO101203.