Volunteer in fundraising

In community fundraising and the events team, we have many volunteers who help - this may be attending a cheque presentation, marshalling at an event organised by our events team, or helping to raise the profile of Acorns by going out to different men’s/women’s groups and schools to talk about the work of Acorns.

Fundraising groups

We are looking for people to set up or join fundraising groups to help raise awareness and vital funds for Acorns in your area. We are looking to establish groups in Birmingham and Warwickshire, the Black Country and the Three Counties.

Click here to find your local Acorns fundraising group and details about setting up your own.

Volunteering roles

We have roles right across Birmingham, the Black Country and the Three Counties which always require the help of volunteers:

Public collections
Public collections are a way in which we are able to boost much needed donations. You'll be holding a bucket, smiling and chatting to people while collecting donations for our hospices – what could be simpler or more rewarding!

Events volunteer
Our events team are always on the lookout for volunteers to help at our events, who are vital to their success. This may be as a marshal, helping to set up, taking registrations or helping to pack away at the end.

Event speaker
Confident public speakers are needed to represent Acorns locally. We will provide you with all of the information you need to be able to talk about the care we provide to children, young people and families and help raise awareness of Acorns

Collection tin coordinator
Looking after the collection tins in your local area - replacing full tins, keeping records and asking local businesses to have a tin will generate valuable donations for Acorns.

Upcoming volunteering opportunities

A list of fundraising volunteer opportunities coming up in 2017

September

• 3rd Mad Summer Hare 100 Mile Cycle,  Various locations
  Marshalls are needed at various locations along the course, between 8am-6pm
  (Bromsgrove, Alvechurch, Henley-in-Arden, Inkberrow, Broadway, Chipping Campden)
• 8th Tesco, Willenhall
  Volunteers needed with a public collection in store between 10am - 4 pm.
• 9th-10th Black Country Boating Festival, Netherton
  Volunteers required to assist on tombola stall between 10am - 5pm on both days.

October

• 6th Tesco, Brownhills
  Volunteers needed with a public collection in store between 10am - 4pm.
• 15th Birmingham International Marathon & Birmingham Half Marathon
  Join us for the first Marathon in Birmingham and help us man a water station at Cannon Hill Park

December

• 2nd Acorns Santa Run - Birmingham
  Taking place for the 10th year in a row, the Acorns Santa Run will return to Cannon Hill Park for some  festive fundraising. Come along and help on our registration desk, by running a stall, helping to marshal or manning a water station.
• 3rd Acorns Santa Run - Walsall 
  The Walsall Santa Run is back!  Volunteers needed to help with a variety of tasks! 
• 8th Matalan, Oldbury
  Volunteers needed with a public collection in store between 10am - 4 pm.
• 8th Hollybush Garden Centre, Cannock
  Volunteers needed with a public collection in store between 10am - 4 pm.
• 15th Morrisons Bescott, Walsall
  Volunteers needed with a public collection in store between 10am - 6 pm.
• 22nd Hollybush Garden Centre, Cannock
  Volunteers needed with a public collection in store between 10am - 6 pm.