M&S and Costa Coffee Collections

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Macmillan is hosting its biggest ever fundraising collection on 23 - 25 September 2022 and we would love for you to join us!

You can choose from 900 M&S and Costa Coffee stores around the UK, using our postcode locator to find a store near you. There are two shifts to choose from and all collection items are provided on the day. You can also sign up as an individual or even invite a friend or family member to register with you and collect as a team.

Together the collection hopes to raise £500,000 to help Macmillan Cancer Support do whatever it takes for people living with cancer.

The location of the role

UK wide

Amount of time needed and when

We have two shifts to choose from, either 11am-2pm or 2pm-5pm.

What activities will you be involved in?

Helping to collect donations at M&S or Costa Coffee stores.

What can you gain from this opportunity?

  • Have a rewarding and fun experience.
  • Meet new people as part of a friendly team that makes a difference in the community.
  • Receive an induction, relevant training, the support you need to carry out your role, and agreed out-of-pocket expenses (reimbursed within our guidelines.
  • Support Macmillan Cancer Support to be able to do whatever it takes for people living with cancer.

Induction or training required?

A full brief will be sent 3 weeks prior to the event. Volunteers can also watch a video about the collections and attend optional drop in sessions to ask questions about the event (these will be advertised in volunteer brief).

Skills/experience required:

  • Ability to work well in a team as well as individually.
  • Good communication skills.

Other information

Reasonable expenses can be claimed but will need to be pre-agreed by the Volunteer Manager.

Macmillan sash provided to volunteers who don’t have a Macmillan t-shirt.

Collection items are provided by the store.

All money collected on your shift will be banked by the store.