Christmas Carol Bucket Collection Volunteer | Buckinghamshire

We are looking for personable volunteers to support our John Lewis carol concert. Throughout the day choirs and handbell ringers will perform festive favourites for staff and customers. We will be there in our yellow t-shirts collecting donations and raising awareness of our work.

Why not join in the Christmas spirit by volunteering your time to support our charity by signing up to collect donations from the public at this festive event?

Department
Fundraising

Terms
We require volunteers for the following dates:

Saturday 9 December, 10am to 4.45pm with a 30-minute break every four hours.
Sunday 17 December, 10am to 4.45pm with a 30-minute break every four hours.

Based
John Lewis & Partners, Holmers Farm Way Cressex Centre, High Wycombe, HP12 4NW

Essential skills required
We are seeking volunteers with a friendly personality who are confident speaking with members of the public whilst collecting donations in aid of Child Bereavement UK.

Support given
Our staff will provide you with an overview of the charity and the work that we do and train you in how to take donations using the card readers, they will also be available to support you on the day. We will provide you with a Child Bereavement UK volunteer t-shirt to wear during your shift.

What you’ll get out of the experience
This is a relaxed, fun volunteering opportunity which helps to raising funds and awareness for Child Bereavement UK. Perfect for individuals who are looking to give something back through volunteering.

Key working relationships

Volunteering department
Store staff
Shoppers

Equality and diversity
The Charity is committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, and one that challenges all forms of oppression or discrimination including those based on age, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race (which includes nationality, citizenship, ethnic or national origins), religion/faith or belief, sexual orientation (collectively known in law as the ‘protected characteristics’), as well as any oppression or discrimination based on other physical characteristics or impairments, occupation, income, wealth, or unrelated criminal convictions.

We encourage diversity and equality in all our volunteer roles. If you have a disability or additional need and would like to discuss this with us prior to signing up, please email: [email protected] to see how we can support you.

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