Collection Box Coordinator

Guide Dogs for the Blind
VO103270

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 the distribution of collection boxes.
-Have good communication skills to spread the word about Guide Dogs.

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 volunteer@guidedogs.org.uk.

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.

What we need from you:
The minimum age of this volunteer role is 18.

How to Apply: Click the ‘Apply’ button below (available once logged in and registered). After you apply, the coordinator will contact you by email or phone. If you don’t hear back within 5 working days, double-check your junk/spam folder, or contact the organisation directly. If you need extra support, you can also reach out to Volunteer Glasgow at info@volunteerglasgow.org.

For more information or to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/4btIFsy or contact Emma at VolAttractNorth@guidedogs.org.uk

Experience required

-Good communication skills to spread the word about Guide Dogs.
-Good organisational skills to organise the distribution of collection boxes.

Travel details

This role is based locally, placing boxes wherever your community fundraising group is active.

Opportunities exist in Glasgow; You’ll travel within your local area (city, town, or nearby suburbs) to manage the boxes.

Travel expenses

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.

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