Volunteer Donation Collector

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Volunteer Donation Collector

Application Deadline: 31 May 2024

Department: Volunteers

Employment Type: Volunteer

Location: Truro

Reporting To: Louise Reid

Description

As a Volunteer Donation Collector, you will play an important role supporting St Petrocs.

Clients can access a range of facilities and support at our resource centres and houses across Cornwall. Our supporters raise funds and provide donations to us in order that we can continue offering these services.

As a Volunteer Donation Collector you would help us by collecting those donations in Cornwall and bringing them to our Resource Centres in either Penzance or Truro, whichever is closest to you. There may also be occasions when we need some support with redistributing donations that are not suitable for us or visits to the recycling centre.

We ask for a willingness to support us at least once a week and be happy to use your own vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed).

Your vehicle must have its service and MOT up to date and your car insurance must also cover business use.

Please advise on application which areas you would be happy to cover and the most convenient resource centre you could drop of donations. You must be located in the Cornwall area.

Key Responsibilities

You will work closely with the Supporter Engagement team providing support which may include:

1. Being a representative of St Petrocs when collecting donations on our behalf from organisations and individuals who wish to support us.

2. On occasions be photographed receiving donations on behalf of St Petrocs for use in promotional materials by St Petrocs or giving organisation/individual.

3. Receiving and receipting of monetary donations and gifts in kind to the charity.

4. Redistributing donations we are unable to use and occasional visits to the recycling centre.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

You'll share our core values: Honesty, Integrity, Equality & DignityIn order to volunteer with us, you will be expected to complete an application form and attend an informal chat/taster session and if successful complete on-line training appropriate to the role and agree to a basic DBS check where necessary.

Volunteering should be accessible to everyone, regardless of experience or qualification. The only criteria we expect from someone in this role are detailed below.

Essential Criteria

• Commitment to our service and client group
• Reliability and agreement on how much time you can commit to the role
• Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Confident and able to work independently.
• Responsibility for own and others health and safety whilst undertaking the tasks.
• Always represent St Petrocs in a professional manner
• Be knowledgeable about the work of St Petrocs or eager to learn more and be confident when answering people's questions.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Able to deal with donations including monetary and gifts in kind following a set process of receiving and receipting.
• Can make own travel arrangements to required venues.

Benefits

We are pleased to offer all our volunteers the following support & benefits:

• Comprehensive induction training
• Clear instructions and guidance on your role
• Ongoing training related to your volunteering role
• Supervision and support throughout volunteering duties
• Tempo Credit Rewards for volunteering time given
• Regular newsletter providing the latest updates
• Annual 'thank you' event
• Reimbursement of agreed expenses