The British Red Cross is looking for volunteers to help raise funds for the increasing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
The charity is asking people to help with a bucket collection taking place across 2,600 SPAR stores in the UK on March 17, 18 and 19.
Members of the public who want to 'Bucket Shake' with the Red Cross will not need any prior experience and are only asked to be "warm, enthusiastic and ready to collect donations for those experiencing this humanitarian crisis".
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"With fighting intensifying, the Red Cross is increasingly concerned about the welfare of those caught up in this conflict," The Red Cross said in a statement.
"We have collections opportunities up and down the country to raise the money necessary to provide food, first aid and shelter to those affected."
Miranda Bradley, Head of Volunteering for Fundraising, British Red Cross said: “We have received such an overwhelming response from the British public, who have opened up their hearts and pockets to try and help support the humanitarian crisis unfolding day by day in Ukraine.
"We know that people have felt helpless, sad and desperate to support as the crisis in Ukraine continues to deepen and this is another way for people to show their support if they wish to.
"Picking up a bucket at your local SPAR store will help to raise crucial donations that will go directly to the essential work of Red Cross volunteers on the frontline of the humanitarian response.”
It comes after aid workers recently called for people wanting to support Ukraine to donate money rather than material goods. Aid workers on the ground at the Ukraine border said they are struggling to distribute the huge amounts of donations such as clothing already received.
How to apply to volunteer with British Red Cross
The application process for volunteering for the fundraising event is relatively simple and doesn't require much from the volunteer.
First of all, volunteers must be aged 18 or over and must have a UK address. No prior fundraising experience is needed and all the application asks of you is to be "warm and friendly" and "free for a couple of hours".
If you are interested in volunteering for the fundraiser or want to learn more about the event, click here .
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