Community Collection Tin Coordinator - North Yorkshire

Alzheimer's Society; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity for dementia is seeking volunteers to help manage fundraising collection tins in their local communities. This role involves engaging with local businesses, counting and banking donations, and supporting fundraising efforts. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and knowledgeable about their communities, with a passion for supporting individuals affected by dementia. Flexible commitment of 1-2 hours per week is required.

Qualifications

• Over the age of 18.
• Enjoy talking and engaging with people.
• Willing to approach local businesses for support.

Responsibilities

• Organise and manage collection tins within the community.
• Count and bank the funds raised.
• Support the Community Fundraiser.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Good community knowledge

Passion for fundraising

Job description

About The Role

If you love the idea of helping us to raise funds so we can reach and support ever increasing numbers of people affected by dementia, then get in touch today!

Volunteering as part of our fabulous fundraising team, you’ll organise and manage collection tins on behalf of Alzheimer’s Society within your local community in places such as shops, pubs and food outlets. You’ll count and bank the funds raised and also use your local knowledge to help us to identify new contacts and build new relationships so we increase our fundraising opportunities. We ask for a commitment of 1-2 hours per week.

Why we need you: Fundraising at Alzheimer’s Society plays a vital role in enabling us to achieve our strategy. You will support our Fundraising team in this role, helping them to identify opportunities to engage with the local community and to network with supporters. You’ll help us by coordinating suitable locations for collection tins and managing the funds collected to support people affected by dementia.

What you will be doing:

• Organise and manage collection tins on behalf of Alzheimer’s Society within your local community in places such as shops, sports and social clubs, local pubs, pharmacies and food outlets.
• Count and bank the funds raised following the society’s cash handling policy.
• Involvement in showing our appreciation to the businesses that support us.
• Supporting the Community Fundraiser to identify new contacts and help to build relationships, which could lead to other fundraising opportunities.

Interested? To apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page.

You’ll be great for the role if:

• You are self-motivated, organised and enjoy talking and engaging with people
• You have good knowledge of your local community and are willing to approach local businesses for their support
• You have a passion for fundraising and the desire to make a difference to the lives of people affected by dementia
• You are over the age of 18

If you find completing online applications difficult, please don't let this stop you from applying. Please call or email us and we can support you with the application process. You can contact the Volunteering Recruitment Team by emailing [e-mail] or call on 0300 222 5706

About Alzheimer's Society

Please note that all of our volunteering opportunities are based in the UK and you must be living in the UK to volunteer with us. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visa applications but are grateful for your interest in supporting us.

About Alzheimer’s Society

Alzheimer’s Society is here for everyone affected by dementia.

By 2025, an estimated 1 million people will be living with the condition in the UK, and many millions more carers, partners, families and friends will be affected.

Dementia is a complex condition, and there’s no one-size fits all solution but until we find a cure, our aim is to transform lives today.

We do this by:

• Providing flexible support services so that people with dementia, their carers and loved ones, can access expert advice and guidance, support through their most challenging days, and a safe space to turn when they need it.
• Being a force for change - using research and influencing to push for breakthroughs that will change the lives of people affected by dementia now and in future.

Our Values

Determined to make a difference: We\'re passionate, we\'re focused and we make a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Trusted expert: We\'re listening, we\'re learning and we use experience and evidence.

Better together: We\'re open, we combine our strengths and we achieve more together.

Compassionate: We\'re kind, we\'re honest and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Equal opportunities

Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities.

Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. This means ensuring our recruitment processes are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible to everyone. We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.