Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust (WBVT) Collection Box Volunteers needed
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If you love getting out and about but also want to support a cause in achieving its aim, then becoming a Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust (WBVT) Collection Box Volunteer. This could be the right step for you. You will be involved in displaying our collection boxes in your local community to help raise funds for WBVT.
In this community-spirited volunteer role, your support will include getting involved in the following:
- Getting out and about to display our iconic collection boxes in your local community
- Networking with organisations to share our cause and encourage them to display our collection boxes
- Maintain an accurate list of the location of the collection boxes and the dates on which they have been replaced or emptied
- At suitable intervals be responsible for the collection and replacement of these collection boxes
- Being an ambassador for WBVT
You'll ideally:
- Have good organisational skills to organise distribution of collection boxes
- Have good communication skills to spread the word about WBVT
- Be looking to commit to 8hrs a week which is flexible to allow you to enjoy a work-life balance
· The minimum age of this volunteer role is Over 18 and you will require your own vehicle, insurance, and Driving Licence
If you don’t feel you tick every box but are sure this role is the one for you, we’d love to hear from you! We’re always open to suggestions and are very happy to chat with you to find out what’s possible, so please just get in touchtoni@wbvt.org
Who to call for storm damage
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The following is a quick guide to what is and isn’t the responsibility of the Fire and Rescue Service when storm damage occurs:
| Problem | Who to call |
| Fallen tree on road, not endangering life | Local authority |
| Fallen tree on road or vehicle, endangering life | Fire and Rescue Service – call 999 |
| Fallen tree on property, not endangering life | Personal responsibility |
| Fallen tree on property, endangering life | Fire and Rescue Service – call 999 |
| Unsafe structure overhanging a public highway or public footpath | Fire and Rescue Service – call 999 |
| Unsafe structure overhanging property, not endangering life | Personal responsibility |
| Unsafe structure overhanging property, endangering life | Fire and Rescue Service – call 999 |
| General flooding | Wait for water to subside. See also further advice. |
| Flooding with life risk | Fire and Rescue Service – call 999 |
| Flooding affecting electrics | Only if safe to do so, isolate electrics – if in any doubt, contact the Fire and Rescue Service on 999 |
| Power cut | Call 105 |
| IF IN DOUBT – CALL 999 |
Local authority information is as follows:
- Swindon Borough Council – call 01793 445500 or report online.
- Wiltshire Council – call 0300 456 0105 or report online.
13 people have died on the county's roads in 2023 so far
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You may already have seen some of the following press releases about Wiltshire Police's Road safety campaign launched following the death of 13 people on Wiltshire's roads so far this year due to the increased number of people killed or seriously injured on Wiltshire’s roads.