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Availability Details

This is a flexible role. Book onto a collection that suits you

Venue Address

Marie Curie Drive
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE4 6SS
United Kingdom

54.9675949, -1.6436508

Areas covered
Policies in place

DBS check required

No
Other information

Age restrictions apply

Yes

Do you like to meet new people, while raising money for a fantastic cause?

We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly volunteers to raise money and awareness for Marie Curie by spending a couple of hours collecting cash donations in your local community.

Your role will include some of the following:

  • Confirm your availability for collections which will be pre-booked and communicated to you in advance.
  • Attend the collection venue in your community on the collection date.
  • Smile and talk to passers-by, collecting cash donations from those who wish to donate.
  • Talk to people about the work of Marie Curie Hospice, raising awareness of our impact.

You will be supported in this role by the Collections Organiser, who will offer practical support leading up to the collection and on the day.

This role is suitable for volunteers aged 16+. unless accompanied by an adult

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Skills needed

• Outgoing, friendly and willing to talk to members of the public who pass by.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to get around your local community to the venue of the collection.
• Commitment to help raise money in the community.

Benefits for the Volunteer

• An excellent opportunity to build on your skills in a charity environment.

Register your interest
Your details will be passed onto the organisation offering this volunteer opportunity so that they can contact you directly with more information. Anonymised information will be kept for monitoring purposes.