About the role

Poppy Appeal Collectors have been at the heart of the Poppy Appeal for over 100 years, helping raise funds across the country to support the Armed Forces community.

As a collector you will take donations from the public at various locations and events in your local area during the Poppy Appeal in October and November, and at other fundraising events throughout the year.

Key skills and experience

  • Polite and approachable, and enthusiastic.
  • Confident communicator
  • Dedication, reliability and flexibility.
  • Interest in learning about the support RBL provides and sharing this knowledge with the general public.
  • Commitment to acting in line with RBL policies and procedures. including data protection; confidentiality; safeguarding; health and safety and equality and diversity.

Volunteer for the Poppy Appeal 2025

Help fundraise for our annual campaign to support the Armed Forces community
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About the Royal British Legion

The Royal British Legion is the UK’s largest charity dedicated to supporting the needs of the Armed Forces community, past and present and their families.

We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel, starting after one day of service and continuing through life. This includes:

  • Financial support, grants and debt advice to help veterans and their families manage financial challenges and access benefits they are entitled to
  • Specialist support for wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans through adaptive sport and outdoor activities at our Battle Back Centre
  • Six care homes for the Armed Forces community, including five that provide specialist dementia care

Alongside advice and support services, we champion the interests of serving and ex-serving personnel and campaign on key issues to help improve their lives and make their voices heard.

Every year we lead the nation in commemorating and honouring those who have served and sacrificed, distributing our paper poppies to raise vital funds to help today's Armed Forces community through our annual Poppy Appeal.

Volunteer for the Poppy Appeal 2025

Help fundraise for our annual campaign to support the Armed Forces community
Register for Volunteering
 

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