Fundraising Pot Collector

Fundraising Pot Collector

Posted for St Helena Hospice

Posted by Volunteer Essex

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Role summary

The “Friends of St Helena Hospice” is our well known Collection Pot scheme that runs across 

the local area. Yearly the donations from the pots bring in over £20,000 for the hospice, which helps local people facing incurable illness and bereavement. 

We are looking for Volunteer Pot Collectors in local communities to assist in the collection and distribution of St Helena collection pots to local businesses in and around their own local area.

Due to the nature of this role and the requirements to visit licenced premises, we cannot accept applications from anyone aged 18 and under.

Main duties of the role

 To issue and collect St Helena Collection pots to businesses in the local community 

in your specific dedicated area.

 Maintain own records relating to those pots and to be always aware which pots are 

being given out and which are due for collection.

 Build a relationship with businesses that host a pot and liaise with the community 

team to ensure supply of new pots.

 Look for new pot locations across the area you cover and liaise with the community 

team to let them know the new locations.

What skills do I need?

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

 Organised with a methodical approach

 Confident to approach new and existing businesses to establish a relationship

 Excellent communication skills

 Car driver and access to own vehicle (essential)

 Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Personal attributes

 Passionate about St Helena

 Attention to detail

 Comfortable handling cash

 Good communication skills

 Reliable and trustworthy

 Team player with a friendly outlook

Location

This opportunity is available Countywide.