Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester

Volunteering

Collection tin volunteer - Chichester & Bognor

For Stonepillow

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We are looking for volunteers to raise vital funds for Stonepillow by managing and maintaining collection tins at local businesses and community locations.

This role helps increase public awareness of homelessness issues and supports the charity’s ongoing work to provide safe accommodation and services for vulnerable individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Place collection tins in designated local businesses and community spaces.
  • Regularly collect, count, and record donations accurately.
  • Maintain collection tins, ensuring they are clean, secure, and branded correctly.
  • Promote Stonepillow’s mission and fundraising campaigns to the public in a polite and professional manner. 
  • Identify and report opportunities for new collection tin placements.
  • Report any concerns, damages, or issues to the fundraising team.

Benefits:

  • Make a tangible difference in the local community.
  • Gain experience in fundraising and community engagement.
  • Meet like-minded volunteers and develop communication skills.

Skills

  • Friendly, approachable, and confident speaking to the public.
  • Organised and reliable, with good attention to detail.
  • Basic numeracy skills for handling donations.
  • Commitment to supporting Stonepillow’s mission and values.
  • Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule.

About Stonepillow

Stonepillow provide vital support for homeless and vulnerable people in West Sussex.

Founded in 1989, we are a charity that provides a lifeline for homeless people in Chichester, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. We work with over 130 people every single day, empowering them to rebuild their lives and find independent accommodation they can call home.

We provide a range of services including day centres, hostels, a recovery service, and supported housing. We also have two charity shops which give people the opportunity to learn new skills and access education, training and employment. We are here for people who are sleeping rough or homeless and want to turn their lives around. The support we offer is tailored to the individual’s needs.

Interests

  • Civic Responsibility and Communities
  • Homeless and Housing

Activities

  • Administration and Office
  • Fundraising and Finance
  • General Helping

Details

  • No - DBS check required
  • Yes - Equality and Diversity Policy
  • Yes - Expenses reimbursed
    Inline with policy
  • Yes - Health and Safety Policy
  • No - Is it fully accessible
  • Yes - Ongoing support
  • Yes - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
  • No - Suitable for Under 18's
  • Yes - Training provided
  • Yes - Volunteer induction
  • Yes - Volunteer Policy
  • Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Yes - Written role description

Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Evening No No No No No No No

Time Commitment: Flexible; typically a few hours per week or month.

Location

Working from home

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