Community Collection Volunteer
Blood Cancer UK
As a Community Collection Volunteer for Blood Cancer UK, you’ll organise and host bucket collections at local venues like supermarkets, sports clubs, and high streets. You'll recruit a team, engage with the public, raise awareness, and encourage donations in a friendly way. This flexible role fits around your schedule, with a goal of 3-4 events yearly. Regional Managers provide training and materials. Volunteers must be 18+. This unpaid role is vital for fundraising and community awareness.
Every year, over 40,000 people are diagnosed with blood cancer in the UK. The key to beating blood cancer is research that improves treatment, and the more research we fund, the more breakthroughs we’ll see and the more lives we can save. As a Community Collection Volunteer, you’ll play a crucial role in expanding our reach and raising awareness of our research, health information, and support services. By helping raise vital money, you will contribute to making a real difference for people affected by blood cancer. You'll work alongside a passionate team of volunteers to achieve our shared goal of raising both funds and awareness. How will I be making a difference? The funds you raise will help us invest in research to: • Develop cures for those with blood cancer, now and in the future. • Improve treatment and care for those living with blood cancer today. • Prevent blood cancer from developing in the first place. Hosting a collection at your local supermarket or sports club helps us reach many people and raise essential donations. Every penny you collect has a significant impact: • £150 could fund a researcher to analyse 120 blood cell samples, potentially leading to a breakthrough. • £210 could help send expert patient information to all those diagnosed with blood cancer today. • £500 could fund a research nurse for three days, supporting patients during their treatment. Key activities • Apply to host and organise bucket collections at local venues. • Attend and support bucket collections in your area. • Encourage others in your network to volunteer and assist with your collections. • Engage with the public, explaining the work of Blood Cancer UK and encouraging donations. • Direct people to our services and resources. • Deposit donations at Barclays Bank, the Post Office, or online as appropriate.
Administration,Fundraising,Events & stewarding,Volunteer management
Organising & Planning, Initiative/Self Motivation, Leadership Skills, Teamwork
• A genuine interest in fundraising and raising awareness about blood cancer. • A confident communicator who enjoys engaging with the public. • Reliable, committed, and flexible. • Enthusiastic, organised, and self-motivated. • Comfortable handling cash. • Familiar with using computers and able to perform basic administrative tasks.
What will I get out of it? • The satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of people affected by blood cancer. • The opportunity to represent Blood Cancer UK in your local community. • Chance to develop new skills and gain experience. • Regular updates showing the impact of your efforts. • A friendly and supportive team environment. • Be part of an inclusive and diverse organisation where you are valued and respected. • Personal growth, improved wellbeing, and increased confidence. • Opportunities to connect with other volunteers. What training and support will I receive? • Ongoing support from your local Regional Relationship Manager. • Access to an online Volunteer Information Centre for induction and training. • All necessary materials to host a successful collection, including a volunteer t-shirt, ID badge, collection buckets, and contactless payment facilities. • Reimbursement of pre-arranged expenses for your volunteer activities. • If you have accessibility requirements, we’re happy to discuss how we can best support you.
This is an ongoing role with flexible fundraising opportunities throughout the year. You can apply for venues and encourage others to join your collections at times that suit you. We ask that you host 3 to 4 collections per year, with each collection taking 2 to 4 hours.
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This role is available at any locations within your local community.
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