Community Fundraising Volunteer - South East England
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Marie Curie
Portland, OR, US
Summary
You will identify and build relationships with local businesses to host collection boxes and support the recruitment of new volunteer collectors. Additionally, you will act as a local ambassador for Marie Curie to help maximize fundraising income within your community.
Job Description
We're looking for community-minded volunteers to help grow our network of Community Fundraising Volunteers across your local area
Operate behind-the-scenes and help grow and maintain our network of Collection Hosts and Collection Box Coordinators
This is a flexible, rewarding opportunity that fits around your lifestyle. From chatting with local business owners and community groups to supporting activity behind the scenes, you'll be part of a welcoming team of volunteers who share a passion for making a positive impact close to home.
Availability: Totally flexible to suit your lifestyle
Time: Can be arranged around your existing availability to suit you
Locations: Various locations across South East England available
Criteria: Aged 18 or over. Access to public transport or own transport is beneficial but not required
Did you know that from 2025 to 2026 Fundraising volunteers helped Marie Curie to raise £3.2 million and 96% of volunteers would recommend volunteering with Marie Curie?
What you'll do:
- Identify local businesses, shops, cafés, and community venues that may be interested in hosting a collection box
- Support the recruitment of new volunteer collectors
- Build positive relationships with local businesses and community members
- Deliver, check, and collect donation boxes when required
- Recognise and thank businesses and individuals for their support
- Act as a local ambassador for Marie Curie within your community
- Help maximise income from collection boxes/tins to support our vital work
Why you’d be a great fit:
- Passionate about supporting your community
- Comfortable talking to people from all walks of life
- Organised and self-motivated
- Confident approaching local businesses and community groups
What you'll gain:
- Flexibility to volunteer around your schedule
- Training, ongoing guidance and wellbeing support
- Recognition for your time
- Updates on the difference you’re making
- Long Service Awards
- Travel and expenses reimbursed
- Access to discounts on shopping, dining, travel and more
- 15% discount in-store at our Marie Curie Shops (Terms & Conditions apply)
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We’re the UK’s leading end of life charity. Hospice care and support, research and campaigns. Whatever the illness, we’re with you to the end.
If you've questions about terminal illness, need support or just someone to talk to, our support line open Mon-Fri 8-6, Sat 11-5. Call 0800 090 2309.
Founded
1948
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
London
We’re the UK’s leading end of life charity. Hospice care and support, research and campaigns. Whatever the illness, we’re with you to the end.
If you've questions about terminal illness, need support or just someone to talk to, our support line open Mon-Fri 8-6, Sat 11-5. Call 0800 090 2309.
Founded
1948
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
London