Collection box volunteer

Volunteers like you helped to count 92 collection boxes this year from a range of our supporters! 

Thanks to our volunteers, we're raising awareness of the work we support at The Royal Marsden for patients at the hospital and beyond. 

About your role   

We are looking for volunteers to help us pick up and replace collection boxes from fundraisers run by our supporters in the community.   

• Be an ambassador for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
• Pick up and replace collection boxes from fundraisers at shops, restaurants, pubs and other venues
• Return collection boxes to our Sutton office - The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, Downs Road, Sutton SM2 5PT
• Complete paperwork accurately
• Work with our Community Fundraising team
• Refer supporters to relevant staff, if needed  

Your location  

This role is based out in the community, reporting back to our Sutton office.

Your time    

Please give two hours a week or four hours every fortnight for a minimum of three months.  

Our working hours run between 9am-5pm on Mondays-Fridays. 

Your qualities  

• Trustworthy, enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Friendly, committed and reliable
• Team player
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Passionate about making a difference to people with cancer 

What we offer 

• Induction training
• Learn and develop a range of skills
• Ongoing support and advice
• Regular e-newsletter updates
• Opportunity to meet other volunteers through forums and events
• Valuable experience in the Charity Sector as part of a team
• Out-of-pocket expenses (see our policy for more information) 

How to apply 

We aim to run an inclusive volunteering programme and actively welcome applications from people who have been affected by cancer. 

If you're ready, apply below. 

Next steps    

If your application is successful, you will be invited to an informal interview (either at the Sutton office or online via Microsoft Teams or Zoom). The interview will take place with a member of the Community Fundraising team.   
 
As part of the application process, you will need to confirm your right to volunteer in the UK. 

We will also need to carry out two reference checks and a DBS clearance.