Fundraising Pot Collector

We ask that all volunteers are sympathetic to and be able to project the philosophy, vision and values of St Helena.The benefits of being a St Helena volunteer include: The opportunity to develop new and existing skills and gain experience in the workplace The opportunity to make new friends in your local community The satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference to people facing incurable illness or bereavementFull support of a specified line manager within a dedicated teamVolunteering has been proven to help improve mental health and wellbeing and is therapeutic by keeping you activeRegular news and updates about what’s happening at St Helena so you feel part of the teamGives you a sense of purpose – the feel good factor!Role summaryThe “Friends of St Helena Hospice” is our well known Collection Pot scheme that runs across the local area. Yearly the donations from the pots bring in over £20,000 for the hospice, which helps local people facing incurable illness and bereavement.We are looking for volunteer pot collectors in local communities to assist in the collection and distribution of St Helena collection pots to local businesses in and around their local area. Due to the nature of this role and the requirement to visit licensed premises we cannot accept applications from anyone aged 18 or under. Main duties of the roleTo issue and collect St Helena Collection pots in the local community in your specific dedicated areaMaintain own records relating to those pots and to be aware at all times which pots are in issue and which are due for collectionBuild a relationship with businesses that host a pot and liaise with the community team to ensure supply of new potsLook for new pot locations across the area you cover and liaise with the community team to let them know the new locationsSkillsTraining & supervisionFull training and support will be provided in addition to an induction and Health and Safety training. You will also have a line manager who you can report to when needed.EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREDOrganised with a methodical approachConfident to approach new and existing businesses to establish a relationshipCar driver and access to own vehicle (essential)Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a teamThis opportunity is available in: Colchester
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