25 Mar 2026

Volunteer Role: Poppy Appeal Organiser - The Royal British Legion

Make a difference in your community and support the Armed Forces family.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate the Poppy Appeal locally – be the main contact for your area.
• Look after poppy stock – order, store and hand out poppies and materials.
• Support volunteers – help recruit and organise local collectors.
• Manage donations – keep money safe, bank it promptly, and record totals.
• Promote the Appeal – help raise awareness in your community.

What You’ll Bring

• Friendly, organised and confident working with people.
• Comfortable using email and basic online tools.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for supporting the Armed Forces community.

What You’ll Get

• Full training and ongoing support from your local Poppy Appeal Manager.
• Resources, updates, and a handbook to guide you.
• Expenses reimbursed.
• The chance to build skills, meet people, and make a real impact.

Time commitment

It’s an all-year-round volunteer role, with opportunities to fundraise and raise awareness throughout the year. With most activity in the weeks before Remembrance Sunday

Our Values

We look for volunteers who:
Stand Together, Be Respectful, Take Pride, and Embrace Change.

Must be 18+ with two references.

To apply, please contact:

Sean Fagan 

sfagan@britishlegion.org.uk

07856932461

 This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.