Sooty Box Collections Volunteer
You will be redirected to the Isle of Wight Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.
Sooty, the nation’s much-loved bear and a true national treasure, has featured on RNIB’s collection boxes for over 50 years. Thanks to generous public support, these iconic boxes have raised more than £13 million in donations.
We’re looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to join our network of Sooty Box collectors. In this flexible role, you’ll help place new boxes and collect and bank donations from Sooty Boxes in local shops, cafés and other businesses in your area.
Whether you volunteer on your own, with a friend or as part of a group, you’ll be making a real difference in your community.
You can give as much or as little time as you like and fit the role around your other commitments.
Please note: Volunteers are expected to use their own transport and ideally should have access to a car. Mileage or public transport costs will be reimbursed.
How often will I be needed?
1 Hour per Week
Key requirements
Requires 2 references
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age You must be at least 18 years old to apply
What skills do I need?
What skills and experience are needed?
• Good organisational skills
• Trustworthy, enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Willing to travel in and around your local area
• Comfortable working independently
• Able to send and receive emails
Location
This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.
Details
- Diversity and equal opportunities policy
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- Child Protection
- Complaints Policy
- Confidentially Policy
- DBS check required
- Ex Offenders
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Suitable for Supported Volunteering
- Suitable for Under 16's
- Suitable for Under 18's
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
- Written role description
When is this role available?
When: 14/11/2025 - 14/11/2026
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1 Hours per Week to suit the volunteer's availability
You will be redirected to the Isle of Wight Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.
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