Role description
Take part in collections as part of a team or working alone. Collect, count, receipt and bank proceeds from collections at various locations like supermarkets, shopping centres or train stations.
This volunteer role profile is a guideline to details relating to this role. Changes can be made on an individual basis.
Tasks
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Help the charity develop links with potential stores in the community
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Ensure accurate receipting of income from store collections so that effective records detailing location and income generated can be held
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Manage and develop the relationship between store managers and yourself/the charity under the supervision of the Regional Fundraiser
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Ensure accurate and timely counting and banking of income
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Thank store managers for income raised
Skills that may assist with this role
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Experience of handling, receipting and banking cash
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Good communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds
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Ability to work as part of a team and also on own initiative
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Able to lift and carry heavy objects i.e. buckets of loose change
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Willingness to undertake any training required
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Able to demonstrate commitment and willingness to implement the charity's equal opportunities policy
What the volunteer may gain from the role
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Personal satisfaction from helping a children’s hospital
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Learn new skills
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Meet new people within the community
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Opportunity to work as part of a team
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Meet like minded people at team meetings
Hours
Flexible – to be agreed with Regional Fundraising Manager.
Length of commitment sought
Open ended
Location
Work in a store or at a street collection within the community
Volunteer responsible to
Regional Fundraising Manager or Regional Co-ordinator responsible for supporting, supervising and managing the volunteer.
Volunteer support
This volunteer role profile is a guideline to details relating to this role. Changes can be made on an individual basis. If you have any questions relating to this role or would like to join our team of volunteers, please complete our online enquiry form or call 020 7239 3167.
Please note that unfortunately Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity is unable to offer volunteering opportunities within the hospital itself. If you are interested in volunteering within the hospital please call 020 7405 9200 and ask for volunteer services or visit the hospital's website. Thank you.
