Fundraising Collections Coordinator Volunteer

This role is the backbone of raising the vital funds we need at the organisation. You will need to be a champion for the British Red Cross for our external partners, potential volunteers, and the public. You will have the opportunity to gain skills in banking and building relationships locally and nationally. Driving is preferable but not essential. Diversity is something we celebrate. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong. We want to create an inclusive environment and promote and spread the power of kindness. As part of creating an inclusive space we have an expenses policy that prioritises volunteers not being out of pocket for expenses linked to your role. If upfront costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about this to find alternatives. We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us. We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone. **Health and Safety Statement** We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment and will also have a conversation with you to discuss and identify any adjustments you may need.
Why we want you: Collections raise lots of money for us across the country and we need organised and enthusiastic individuals in our local communities to support us with this- Tasks: Contacting venues to organise collections, with the support of your manager
- Managing the buckets and other materials for collections
- On the day coordinating our amazing bucket shakers
- Talking to public about our work
- Counting cash and banking the money you raise at the collection- Skills: Enthusiasm
- An interest in meeting people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Experience with organising groups of people
- or someone eager to gain these skills
- Happy to travel in their local area to collection sites
- Ability to follow guidance for banking
- Interested in organising groups of people
- Comfortable following money handling procedures- Benefits: Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team
- Be the power of kindness in your community
- Learning opportunities so you can represent the British Red Cross with confidence