Box Collector Volunteer

At Vista, our collection boxes play a vital role in generating income and raising our profile in local communities. We urgently need volunteers to collect, count and bank donations received through charity collection boxes and act as a liaison between the box holders and Vista. Our collection boxes generate £20,000 a year for us, funds which are vital to helping us support people with sight loss. If you could give a little time to help bring in this money in your local community we would love to hear from you.

Please note: Volunteers will be expected to use their own transportation and should have access to a car. Mileage or transport costs can be reimbursed. 

Responsibilities:

• To empty each box regularly (at least every 6 months)
• Count the cash, log the amount raised and issue a receipt
• To support the fundraising team in finding new outlets for boxes
• To deposit the cash collected at a bank and carry out the necessary administrative activities.

Qualities and skills we are looking for:

• To be friendly, enthusiastic, professional and confident with a genuine interest in raising funds to support the work of Vista
• To be a good ambassador for Vista out in the community, giving a positive and enthusiastic representation of the Charity 
• To be trustworthy, honest, accurate and reliable when dealing with money
• To be comfortable working alone in the community, visiting our box holders.

Support provided for you:

• Visual Impairment Awareness training will be provided and take place at Vista
• Regular newsletters, updates and news from the Volunteer Manager at Vista
• Other training as identified
• Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses such as mileage or public transport costs.