5 star weekends at Dobbies bucket boss volunteer
From November 2023 onwards, Dobbies will be hosting monthly ‘5 star weekends’ to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust. Could you boss a bucket at your nearest store to help us give every young person facing cancer the best care and support?
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When? The last weekend* of each month - see the form below for the exact dates we’re recruiting to at the moment
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What time? Shifts are 11am-1pm or 1-3pm
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Where: Each of Dobbies’ 77 locations across the UK
*this may vary slightly to accommodate key dates like Christmas
What will I do?
- Collect cash donations from shoppers, show them how to use the ‘Text to Donate’ service or direct them to the tills for card donations
- Help raise awareness and engage the public with our work
- Be a friendly and approachable face of the charity
What will I gain?
- Support from in-store Dobbies staff while on site and a dedicated member of on-call staff from Teenage Cancer Trust (over the phone)
- Ultimately help Teenage Cancer Trust to reach more young people with cancer
- Out of pocket expenses reimbursed in line with our volunteer expenses policy
What skills do I need?
- A positive and friendly attitude
- Confidence engaging with members of the public
- Enthusiasm for the work of Teenage Cancer Trust
- Reliability and punctuality
How do I apply?
To apply, please complete the form below. Applications will close two Fridays before each collection weekend. So for example, applications for the collection on Sat 16 and Sun 17 December will close on Fri 1 December at midday.
If you’re under 18, you’ll need parental permission to volunteer. After you submit this form, please ask a parent or guardian to complete our consent for young volunteers form with you. If you’re under 16, you’ll also need to be accompanied by a registered adult volunteer (18+) at all times.