Organisation Name:
Alzheimer's Society
Organisation's Cause(s):
Health
Location of voluntary activity:
Within a small radius from your home address within your local community
When are volunteers needed: A few hours a week to source, arrange and coordinate the tins in the area
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Community Work
Role description:
Why we need you
Fundraising at Alzheimer’s Society plays a vital role in enabling us to achieve our strategy. You will support our Fundraising team in this role, helping them to identify opportunities to engage with the local community and to network with supporters.
You’ll help us by coordinating suitable locations for collection tins and managing the funds
collected to support people affected by dementia.
What you will be doing
• Organise and manage collection tins on behalf of Alzheimer’s Society within your local
community in places such as shops, sports and social clubs, local pubs, pharmacies
and food outlets.
• Count and bank the funds raised following the society’s cash handling policy.
• Involvement in showing our appreciation to the businesses that support us.
• Supporting the Community Fundraiser to identify new contacts and help to build
relationships, which could lead to other fundraising opportunities.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
This role will suit you if you
• Are self-motivated, organised and enjoy talking and engaging with people.
• Have good knowledge of your local community and be willing to approach local
businesses for support.
• Have a passion for fundraising and the desire to make a difference to the lives of people
affected by dementia.
You are over the age of 18
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
What you can expect from us
• We will make you feel welcome, included and respected.
• You will receive training, ongoing supervision and support.
• You can claim pre-agreed out of pocket expenses (for example, travel) in line with our
policy.
• We’ll keep you up to date with relevant policies and procedures that apply to your role.
• You’ll have access to learning, development and engagement opportunities for
volunteers.
How to get involved:
Please complete the form on the following web link or contact Ju.henderson@alzheimers.org.uk if you would like a chat about the role.
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 01-01-2026