Support volunteer (tin collections)
Play your part and make a difference
Static collection tins are located across the North West in local businesses and are a significant sustainable source of funds for the charity. We are looking for volunteers to assist with collecting tins from shops and businesses. The role is flexible based on how large an area you would like to cover.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more, please email volunteer@nwairambulance.org.uk or call our head office on 0800 587 4570.
What you’ll get up to
- Liaising with businesses to find out if they need a tin emptying
- Responding to any requests to empty a tin within your designated route
- When needed, count and bank money you have collected
- Invite more local businesses within your area to have a collection tin on site
- Following NWAA cash handling procedures to safely collect tins
What we need from you
- A friendly, engaging attitude
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Knowledge of your local area is an advantage
- The ability to drive and have access to a car
What we can offer you
- Meeting new people and building new friendships
- Learning new skills and gaining valuable experience
- Satisfaction of knowing that you are making a vital difference to our work
- Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of your volunteering in accordance with NWAA expenses policy
- Support and training to improve and learn new skills
- Training will be provided for technical aspects of the role