Collection Box Coordinator - Spelthorne and Runnymede

Marie Curie relies on the generosity of local communities to help fund expert care and support for people living with a terminal illness and those close to them. As a Collection Box Coordinator Volunteer, you'll take ownership of Marie Curie's collection box network in your local area, placing and managing donation boxes in local businesses and community venues.

By building local relationships, you'll help turn small change into a big impact, creating opportunities for people to support Marie Curie's work close to home. Every collection box you place helps fund expert end of life care, emotional support and practical guidance for people living with a terminal illness and those close to them. 

Location: Spelthorne area (Staines-upon-Thames, Ashford, Sunbury-on-Thames) and the Runnymede area (Addlestone, Egham, Chertsey)

What you will be doing 

• Identifying suitable locations for Marie Curie collection boxes and daffodil boxes 

• Building and maintaining relationships with local shops, cafés, pubs, pharmacies and other community venues 

• Distributing and collecting donation boxes 

• Monitoring collection box locations and arranging collections when required 

• Counting and banking donations securely 

• Thanking venues for their support 

• Maintaining simple records of collection box locations and funds raised 

• Taking ownership of Marie Curie's collection box network in your local area 

What you can expect from us 

• Full induction and training 

• Ongoing support from your local fundraising team 

• A flexible volunteering opportunity 

• The chance to make a meaningful difference in your community 

• Recognition for your contribution 

• Reasonable expenses covered where appropriate

What skills do I need?

• Friendly and approachable 

• Organised and reliable 

• Comfortable speaking with local businesses and community organisations 

• Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable working independently 

• Knowledge of your local area 

• Enthusiastic about supporting a good cause 

When do I need to be available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Details

More time may be needed initially to establish collection box locations. Once boxes are established, collections are typically carried out approximately every three months, making this a highly flexible volunteering role.