To place our iconic boxes locally alongside their daily life and every few months empty, count and bank the funds for Guide Dogs.
“By volunteering for Guide Dogs, I find that the public have many questions and I love being able to answer these. Through setting out the boxes and other volunteering roles I have met lots of new people and always seem to be “on the go!” – Lena, Collection Box Coordinator.
What you’ll be doing
We rely on volunteers like you to help us improve the lives of people with sight loss. In this role your support will include:
- Identifying and placing collection boxes in suitable locations, moving them when needed and keeping track of where your boxes are located.
- Emptying boxes every 3 to 6 months and banking the income.
- Talking to people about how the boxes support Guide Dogs.
- Thanking venues for agreeing to have boxes placed and for the donations received as a result.
You’ll have
Ideally you will:
- Be willing to talk to people about Guide Dogs.
- Have good communication and organisational skills.
- Be able to work in a team when working with a local fundraising group or others.
If you don’t feel you tick every box but are sure this role is the one for you, please drop us a message and tell us why. We’re open to suggestions and happy to chat with you to find out what’s possible!
You’ll get
Volunteering is a two-way street, so in return for your time you will get a dedicated volunteer manager/key contact who will help you settle in and support you during your time with us. You’ll also get:
- A flexible role that is manageable around current time commitments.
- The opportunity to work with a group of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about our cause.