Collection Host

VAST Staffordshire; Tunstall; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity organization is seeking Collection Hosts in Tunstall for fundraising activities at supermarkets and other venues. This volunteer role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work well with people. Collectors will coordinate logistics, promote collections, and engage with volunteers and venues. Flexible hours are available with training provided.

Benefits

Full training provided

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Organised and enjoys working with people.
• Enthusiastic with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for collection days.
• Promote collections to help recruit volunteer collectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with venues.
• Contact volunteers before each collection.
• Act as main point of contact for volunteers on the day.
• Process income after collections.

Job description

Overview

Location: North Staffordshire and SoT, City-wide, Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Stoke, Fenton, Longton

Area of interest: Outdoors or Active Roles

Number of Volunteers required: 10

Description

Volunteer Opportunity: Collection Host – Marie Curie

Marie Curie is looking for Collection Hosts to support our fundraising collections at local supermarkets, garden centres, high streets, and other venues.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with the local fundraising team to coordinate logistics for collection days.
• Promote collections locally to help recruit volunteer collectors (e.g. via social media or personal contacts).
• Build and maintain relationships with venues and assist in securing future collection dates.
• Contact volunteers before each collection to confirm arrangements.
• Act as the main point of contact for volunteers on the day, distributing materials and answering questions.
• Process income after collections in line with Marie Curie and venue policies, including banking, paperwork, and thanking volunteers and venues.

Collections take place during

• The Great Daffodil Appeal (February–April)
• Summer/Autumn collections
• Christmas collections (subject to site availability)

Requirements

• Organised
• Enjoy working with people
• Enthusiastic
• Good communication skills

Additional Information

• This is a flexible role; collection dates will be arranged to suit your availability where possible.
• Full training and materials (including an ID card) will be provided.

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