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  • VO37609

Description

Assist the local fundraising team in promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs.

  • Street collections on ‘flag’ days
  • Help on stalls at local events
  • Take Collection Boxes to local businesses
  • Attending local events organised by Branches or Community Fundraiser and keeping track of what we sell on our stalls (including the cuddly toys!)
  • Count donations
  • Fundraisers are usually members of the local fundraising group

Organisation aims and objectives

The objects for which the Association is established are to promote the Health, Equality and Independence of Blind & partially sighted people by: 1) Promoting guide dogs for the Blind & partially sighted people. 2) Training & educating Blind & partially sighted people in the use of Guide Dogs. 3) The relief, prevention & cure of vision impairment. 4) Providing such services, facilities and activities for the benefit of Blind & partially sighted people as the Association from time to time deems fit.

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Restrictions

Experience required: * Good communication skills * Working as part of a team
Minimum age: 16

Support

Expenses details: no
Taster available: Yes
Training details: will cary out a full induction, training and suppportrelevant to the role.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

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Last updated 2 months ago

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