We are looking for people who can be the face of Mencap by inspiring your community to get involved in raising vital funds. We need you to support a Mencap bucket collection during the festive period, this will involve talking to the public, asking for donations and helping us to engage with the public. You could even get your family and friends involved too!
When do I need to be available?
We will be holding a collection at Canary Wharf on Thursday December 11th. We are asking volunteers to support us for 2 hours, either in the morning from 7:30-9:30am, or in the evening from 5-7pm.
As a Mencap volunteer you will:
- Make new friends
- Receive reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in line with our policy e.g. travel
- Receive training and support
- Volunteer alongside our experienced Fundraising team
- Have a chance to give back your local community
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.
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
- Confident to approach the public and ask for donations
You will need to be available to volunteer in person on Thursday December 11th either in the morning from 7:30-9:30am, or in the evening from 5-7pm.
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