Dorothy House Hospice Care is here for anyone facing a life-limiting illness, as well as the people close to them. Every day, across Wiltshire and beyond, we provide compassionate care that focuses on ...
Community Street Collection Team Volunteer
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Workforce Team
Provided
#123539
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We’re looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to help with street and shop front collections in their local area.
These collections raise vital funds for Dorothy House, and your time and enthusiasm will help make sure they run smoothly and feel welcoming to the public.
This is a simple, social role that has a big impact on the care we can provide.
What you will be doing
- Taking part in organised street or shop front collections in your community
- Helping to find new places where collections could take place
- Being a warm, friendly presence for members of the public
- Making sure collection buckets are handled safely and returned as instructed
The skills you need
- Enjoy chatting with people and being out in the community
- Approachable, positive and confident speaking to the public
- Reliable and understanding of the importance of handling donations responsibly
- Enjoy being part of a team
- Trustworthy and happy to operate independently
- Likes practical tasks and keeping things running smoothly
- Takes pride in supporting a local cause
What's in it for you
- A rewarding way to support hospice care in your community
- Full training and ongoing support from the Dorothy House team
- The chance to meet new people and build confidence
- Reimbursement of agreed out of pocket expenses
Disclaimer
You’ll volunteer in your local area — at shops, on high streets, at community events, and anywhere collections are taking place.
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About Dorothy House Hospice Care
Dorothy House Hospice Care is here for anyone facing a life-limiting illness, as well as the people close to them. Every day, across Wiltshire and beyond, we provide compassionate care that focuses on what matters most to each person - helping them live well, right to the very end of life. Our support reaches beyond our hospice walls, with care delivered in people’s homes, hospitals and in the community.
Behind this care is a remarkable community of volunteers. Their time, skills and kindness make an incredible impact - from offering a warm welcome in our shops, to supporting patients and families, helping at events, driving, gardening, or providing vital behind-the-scenes support.
Whether you have a few hours to give, want to develop new skills, make new friends, or support your community, there’s a role to suit you. Volunteering with Dorothy House is a chance to be part of something meaningful, meet new people, and directly support care that touches thousands of lives each year.