'Sooty' Charity Box Home Finder
When We Need You
From 27/06/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
Find a home for Sooty and make a difference in your local community by giving our iconic Sooty collecting box the best spot in the house.
Did you know that £700,000 was raised from loose change last year? This helped 1.6 million talking books be delivered to 40,000 blind and partially sighted people and over 2,000 new books to be transcribed to our library.
What will I be doing?
Using our database you will identify locations for Sooty collection boxes.
Visit new locations, talk to the shop owners, managers and landlords etc and negotiate the best spot in the house for Sooty.
Accurately record details of new locations and feedback to the fundraising manager.
Regularly review database for potential new locations.
Availability
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Flexible
About RNIB
RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) is the UK's leading charity offering information, support and advice to almost two million people with sight loss. As a membership organisation we are dedicated to delivering services our members need and campaigning for their civil and welfare rights. We support children and adults with sight loss to live full and independent lives. Volunteers work with us to support blind and partially sighted people in a variety of locations across the UK. We have over 100 different volunteering roles available which can be done from home, based at an RNIB Group office or out and about in the community. Volunteering with us means that you will help even more blind and partially sighted people lead full and independent lives.
Skills & Experience
Good communication skills
Good knowledge of your local area
Friendly, confident and outgoing
An interest in market research would be helpful
To be able to encourage support for blind and partially sighted people by promoting the value of Sooty
Ability to use initiative and happy to work alone whilst knowing you are part of a team
Travel Details
The role will cover areas local to you, however willingness to travel on occasion would be helpful.
Requirements
A full driving licence with use of own car would be an advantage but not essential
Training and Induction Details
Induction Training
Understanding Sight Loss Pack
Supervision and support from your Fundraising Manager
Work Type
Fundraising
Client Group
Sensory impairment
Expenses Detail
All out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed, including expenses to attend training.
Frequency & Commitment
We can be flexible around your availablity although we will require a regular monthly commitment.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Tags
Reference Code
VMP Ref: 1042
Contact Details
RNIB Group Volunteering Team
Bakewell Road
Orton Southgate
Peterborough
England
PE2 6XU
Contact: RNIB Group Volunteering Team
Tel: 01733 375450
Email: volunteering@rnib.org.uk
Website: http://www.rnib.org.uk
