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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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Collections Volunteer

Join as a Collections Volunteer for Canine Partners! You'll help raise vital funds by placing and managing collection tins in local shops, cafés, and community spaces, turning spare change into life-changing support. This flexible and rewarding role is perfect for friendly, organised individuals who enjoy getting out and about in their community. Canine Partners will provide all the training, support, and materials you need to make a real difference.

This role involves managing all static collection tins within your local area, including identifying opportunities to place a collection tin, emptying the tin and banking the money. There is no minimum time commitment, but the role requires a level of regular commitment to ensure that tasks are completed.

What's Involved:



  • Identifying local businesses that would hold a collection tin in your community

  • Emptying collection tins on a regular basis or when they’re full

  • Completing the income monitoring sheet

  • Counting and banking money in a timely manner as per our cash handling guidelines

  • Informing and updating your Canine Partners Staff Contact of the locations of collection tins to maintain our records

  • Access to transport required with flexibility to visit different locations


Experience required

Polite, confident and personable manner.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent record-keeping skills.

Travel details

Across Falkirk.

Travel expenses

45p per mile paid through BACS. Reimbursed monthly.

Support
Training details

Dedicated point of contact.
Guidance and training on cash handling.
Access to webinars and further training opportunities via Volunteer Portal.
Volunteer clothing and ID badge provided.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
2 hours per month. Flexible to suit volunteer.

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