Be a Poppy Collector

The Royal British Legion is seeking a new generation of volunteers for its Poppy People campaign.The generous donation of your time is the most critical factor in the success of our annual Poppy Appeal.

Each year our Poppy People numbers drop by thousands, as many of our older collectors decide that they can no longer assist us. They have well and truly done their bit, and now we need to focus on new faces to come forward and lend a hand.

Poppy People give anything from two hours to two weeks of their time to collect on streets, shops and workplaces across the country. If this is not for you we also need local organisers, drivers, poppy distributors and volunteer counters. Everyone can get involved, and your contribution can really make a difference to serving and ex-Service people in need.

We need to hear from you now, even though you'll be assisting in November. Imagine how long it takes to plan who needs to go where and do what, and how to get supplies to them; in many ways it's like a military operation! The more people who sign up now, the better we can get organised.

Volunteers will be contacted as soon as possible. Due to high volumes at this time of the year there may be a short delay in response.

To register your interest as a Poppy Collector, phone 0800 085 5924 or email Poppy People (please include your postcode in the email.)

Stand by us and volunteer in London
If you want to help us in London, contact us direct by emailing londonpoppyappeal@britishlegion.org.uk or calling 020 7582 5929. There are lots of ways to help:

Collect for 2 hours | Man our Poppy Centre at St Paul's | Be part of a support squad for one of our events | Volunteer in the office | Join our counting team