Collection Helper
When We Need You
From 10/11/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
Collecting funds on behalf of BHF Scotland via collection cans / buckets in locations such as supermarkets, shopping areas, sporting events etc.
Availability
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | ||
| Morning | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Afternoon | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Evening | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Flexible
About British Heart Foundation Scotland
British Heart Foundation (BHF) Scotland is the nation’s heart charity, dedicated to saving lives through pioneering research, patient care, campaigning for change and by providing vital information. We rely on donations of time and money to continue our life-saving work. Because together we can save the life you love.
Skills & Experience
Good organisation and communication skills
Reliable & trustworthy
Patient
Approachable & friendly
Ability to work independantly
friendly and outgoing
Travel Details
Being a wheelchair user is not a barrier to this opportunity as long as the person can travel independantly or provide his or her own travelling companion. The facilities of each collection point will differ so it may be best to call in advance to assess whether the premises are suitable.
Restrictions
Minimum age is due to insurance restrictions.
Requirements
access to own transport would be helpful but not essential
Training and Induction Details
Support will be given by fundraising office.
Qualifications
no qualifications required
Work Type
Fundraising
Homebased Volunteering
Client Group
Health/Hospitals/hospices
Expenses Detail
Expenses are reimbursed into the volunteer's bank account, they are not available in advance. We reimburse travel costs by public transport or by mileage (minimum rates apply). Refreshments depending on the length/time of the volunteering activity. We ask volunteers to wait until we owe them a reasonable amount before submitting their claim to keep our admin costs to a minimum.
Frequency & Commitment
Volunteers will be asked to collect as and when BHF Scotland are granted permission to collect in public areas.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Tags
awarenesscollectingfundraisingfundshelpersportingvenuessupermarkets
Reference Code
VMP Ref: 1659
Contact Details
Ocean Point One
94 Ocean Drive
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH6 6JH
Contact: Kathryn McIlwaine
Tel: 01466 740375
Email: mcilwainek@bhf.org.uk
Website: http://www.bhf.org.uk/sco...
