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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 Canine Partners as a Collections volunteer! You’ll help raise vital funds by placing and managing our 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. You'll recieve all the training, support, and materials you need to make a real difference.

 

About the opportunity


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


 


Role Requirements


Age 18 or over
Access to transport with flexibility to visit different locations
Polite, confident and personable manner
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent record-keeping skills


 


Support and Training


Reimbursement of expenses
Dedicated point of contact in the fundraising team
Guidance on cash handling
Income monitoring sheet provided
Public liability insurance
Volunteer clothing and ID badge


Experience required

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

Dates

16 October 2025 - 15 April 2026

Restrictions

Minimum age: 13

Availability
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Volunteers (aged 13-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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