Lottery Canvasser

**Ayrshire Hospice Lottery Canvasser**

**Background**

The Ayrshire Hospice (SC011390) was established to enhance the quality of remaining life for those suffering from any life-limiting illness including cancer, neurological conditions, end stage heart failure and lung disease, as well as to support families and carers facing the loss of a loved one.

The Hospice is currently building a new Hospice fit for the 21st Century and developing / evolving services to meet increasing demands for care within a community setting. Our in
- patient unit is currently decanted to East Ayrshire Community Hospital in Cumnock and the aim is to return to our new hospice in summer 2024.

**The role**

We are looking to expand our team of self-employed canvassers to promote our lottery throughout Ayrshire and Arran with the aim of signing up new lottery members on a door-to-door or venue/event basis. Our canvassers are self-employed and receive commission based on the valuable work that they do.

**Personal qualities**
- Knowledge of the local area is essential
- Knowledge of hospice service provision, understanding of the hospice lottery and the ability to effectively communicate this information in a coherent manner to the general public is essential
- Excellent verbal communication skills with a high standard of presentation skills. Previous experience dealing with face to face contact with customers and the development of positive customer relationships is essential
- Practical knowledge, skills and experience will normally be obtained through previous experience in a sales environment
- You will be ambitious to achieve and will not be discouraged by rejection
- You will comply with all training and implement this practice when canvassing in the Ayrshire and Arran community
- You will hold a valid driving licence, have access to a vehicle and you will be responsible for your own expenses

**Commission structure**

The canvasser commission rates are as follows:
**No. of subscriptions signed up**

**Commission rate per subscription**

Applies to the first 10 subscriptions signed up in a consecutive 7-day period (operates Tuesday-Monday)

£15.00

Applies to the 11th -40th subscriptions signed up in a consecutive 7-day period (operates Tuesday-Monday)

£20.00

41st+ subscriptions signed up in a consecutive 7-day period (operates Tuesday-Monday)

£25.00

It should be noted that a 25% retention rate applies to all canvasser commissions. Direct debit payments and start-ups will be monitored on a regular basis and if the payments have continued for a rolling 6 months, the retention rate will be paid by BACS each month once the 6 month membership has been confirmed. For example, a member signed up in April and paid consistently for 6 months so the retention would be paid on the first November payment.

After a 3 month period, sign-ups will be reviewed. In the event that a direct debit has not started the Ayrshire Hospice Lottery will operate a claw back process where the full amount paid to the Canvasser will be deducted from their next payment. For example, if a member signed up in April and cancelled prior to their first lottery payment, the claw back would be made from the first July payment.

**Training**

Full training and support is available at our Fundraising office at 29 Miller Road, Ayr, KA7 2AX. Canvassers must be aged 18 years or over.

**Other information**

As a self-employed independent contractor, the Ayrshire Hospice is not liable to reimburse travel expenses: this rests with the canvasser to cover their own travel.

Closing date: Friday 10th April 2023

Scottish Charity No. SC011390. Registered Office: 29 Miller Road, Ayr KA7 2AX