Bucket collection volunteer volunteer roles in city of london, greater london
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"Be the Change, Fill the Bucket!"
Join us for bucket collections at Tesco stores across Northern Ireland on 27th and 28th June and help make a difference in our community. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to be the face of Mencap, inspiring the community to get involved in raising vital funds. As a bucket collection volunteer, you will engage with shoppers, share information about Mencap, and collect donations to support people with learning disabilities. Your friendly interaction and visible presence at store entrances will encourage giving and promote awareness about our mission. Volunteering for bucket collections is a rewarding experience that makes a real impact. Join us and be part of the change!
As a Mencap Volunteer you will be:
- Friendly and Approachable
- Reliable, Kind and Patient
- A good communicator (including listener)
- Willing to volunteer within guidelines and to take direction where necessary
- Accepting of others who might be different to yourself
As a Mencap volunteer you will:
- Make new friends
- Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in line with our policy e.g. travel
- Full Training and support
- Volunteer alongside our experienced Fundraising team
- A chance to give back your local community
About Mencap
Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.
We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
At a glance
Join our team of amazing volunteers and help us at various fundraising collections, special events and sporting challenge events throughout the year.
What will I do?
Roles vary depending on the event. You may be involved with:
- Collecting donations with our collection buckets
- Manning a charity stand at an event
- Cheering on our challenge event participants at a race
- Marshalling a race route
- Welcoming guests at events
- Selling raffle tickets
- Offering general information about the charity and our services to the public
- Speaking at events, collection cheques
- Being a friendly face to represent the charity!
Time commitment
No minimum commitment is required but we would be grateful if you could attend at least three events a year. You will be emailed when opportunities come up to then discuss availability.
Location
The majority of events take place in the Borough of Bromley but we also have some events in south London and Kent.
What will I gain?
- Experience of supporting charity events (all proceeds come to The Maypole Project)
- Become part of a friendly staff and volunteer team at The Maypole Project
What skills will I need?
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Enthusiasm
- Reliability & Punctuality
*We always welcome specialist skills, so please do let us know if you are confident with any of the following/or anything you think may be of use (facepainting, balloon modelling, public speaking etc.)
About The Maypole Project
The Maypole Project provides a lifeline of support for children with complex and life threatening illnesses and their whole family; aiming to relieve and help preserve the mental and physical well-being of children and young people who have complex medical needs. We provide a range of support services to all members of the family from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.
Thanks for your interest in volunteering for The Maypole Project
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.