The opportunity

Find a home for Sooty and make a difference in your local community, by giving our iconic Sooty collecting box the best spot in the house.

Did you know that 700,000 was raised from loose change last year? This helped produce 1.6million talking books be delivered to 40,000 blind and partially sighted people and over 2,000 new books to be transcribed to our library.

Using our database you will identify locations for Sooty collection boxes.
You will visit new locations, talk to the shop owners, managers and landlords etc and negotiate the best spot in the house for Sooty.
Accurately record details of new locations and feedback to the community fundraising manager (CFM)
Regularly review database for potential new locations

The organisation

Our 3000 volunteers are involved in:
Stopping people losing their sight unnecessarily,
Supporting more people to live independently and
Creating an inclusive society sooner for everyone

Volunteers work with blind and partially sighted people in their homes and the community, as well as at RNIB offices. Volunteers are involved in many different projects, from service delivery, to planning and user participation

Skills/Qualifications

Good communication skills.
A full driving licence with use of own car would be an advantage but not essential.
Good knowledge of the local area.
An interest in market research would be helpful.
Friendly, confident and outgoing
To be able to encourage support for blind and partially sighted people by promoting the value of Sooty.
Use your own initiative and feel happy working on your own whilst knowing you are part of a team

Times you can volunteer:

• Monday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
• Tuesday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
• Wednesday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
• Thursday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
• Friday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
• Saturday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
• Sunday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening