Bucket Collection Volunteer

Fundraising comes in many different shapes and sizes. This volunteer role is in support of our fundraising team, helping by taking part in bucket collections (wearing Age UK branded t-shirt and lanyard).

Main tasks include:

• Talking to people
• Taking funds, card/cash machine
• Giving information
• Representing Age UK H & W

(Expenses can be claimed)

What will I get out of it?

It's a great opportunity to:
- help support the charity with fundraising
- build upon skills such as communication skills.
- receive full training and have the opportunity to attend other training courses
-be part of a friendly team of staff and volunteers

Person specification:      

• A can do and positive attitude.
• Enjoy meeting and talking to new people.
• A willingness to volunteer at the weekend occasionally.

Supervision and support:             

Induction: you will receive training, and an induction

While in role: As part of your volunteer supervisions, your staff contact will check-in on how you’re finding the role and give you the opportunity to flag any additional training or support you feel you need.

Optional: you can attend network meetings with other Volunteers to learn from and share best practice.

Time commitment: Ideally 2 hours minimum.

Accessibility statement: Locations will be out in the community (fully risk assessed) and will be discussed with volunteer.

As a volunteer at Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire you will receive a full induction, including our in-house certificated Bitesize training, and a DBS check where necessary.

For more information please email volunteering@ageukhw.org.uk or call 0800 008 6077.