Fundraising Volunteer (Bucket Collection - Saturday 14th September 2024 - Chorley Store)

We are looking for people who can be the face of Mencap by inspiring your community to get involved in raising vital funds. We have a one off bucket collection taking place across England and Wales following our recent partnership with Omaze. The bucket collection will help to raise Mencap's profile and will raise vital funds that will all go towards supporting people with a learning disability.

You amazing fundraisers, will be based at our retail stores, so are encouraged to pop inside for a cuppa and biscuits. There will be a briefing on the day and you will be provided with a Mencap T-shirt and a fundraising bucket for the duration of your shift. Just 3 hours of your time could make a huge difference.

As a Mencap Volunteer you will be:

• Friendly and Approachable
• Reliable, Kind and Patient
• A good communicator (including listener)
• Willing to volunteer within guidelines and to take direction where necessary
• Accepting of others who might be different to yourself

As a Mencap volunteer you will:

• Make new friends
• Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in line with our policy e.g. travel
• Full Training and support
• Volunteer alongside our experienced Fundraising/ Retail teams
• A chance to give back your local community

About Mencap Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.

We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.