Volunteer Telford

Following detailed build instructions for flat-pack furniture.

Safely assembling flat-packed furniture for display in store or delivery to customers.

Working to time frames for customer assembly requests.

Maintaining an organised and safe toolkit and work space.

Alerting the Manager to any defects or spare parts needed when constructing flat-pack sets.

Carrying out minor repairs on donated items of furniture in agreement with the Warehouse Manager if you feel comfortable doing so.

Why we need your help:

The success of local engagement is based on developing good relationships in the local community – whether it’s with a school, club or council or with an influential leader in the community such as a mayor. 

With your enthusiasm and drive, you will work alongside your local Community Engagement Manager to identify potential opportunities, look to open up new avenues of support and develop beneficial partnerships through which we can promote our recruitment activities.

What we need you to do:

Research key individuals and organisations according to the priorities of the local community engagement team.

Initiate approaches to target audiences.

Assist with applications for support.

Keep your local community engagement team informed of approaches and outcomes.

Liaise with staff and other volunteers to ensure interest generated is followed up appropriately.

Update records on the RABC database.

What we can offer you:

The opportunity to gain fantastic skills and experience within a supportive and professional team.

Use of toolkits, marketing plans and PR templates.

Regular support and contact from your local Community Engagement Manager.

Valuable experience in community engagement.

What we ask of you:

To follow RABC’s policies and procedures.

To complete documentation relating to the role.

To provide the appropriate driver documentation if you choose to drive whilst volunteering.

Does volunteering in one of our shops sound right up your street? Being part of our retail team is fun, busy and most of all rewarding.

There are so many ways to get involved from being on the shop floor stocking shelves and rails, welcoming and serving customer and for the creative making wonderful displays or if you prefer the backroom you can sort, tag and prepare donations ready for sale.

Whichever role or location suits you, you’ll help create memorable shopping experiences that raise over £1.5 million every year for our care services.

With over 30 community shops across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and mid-Wales volunteering with us in your local store has never been easier.

Arleston Community Centre in Wellington is a trustee and volunteer led facility in the heart of the community of Arleston. We hire space to a wide range of community groups and organisations, along with individuals looking to hire event space.

We are looking for more volunteers to support with Maintenance & Gardening at the centre. 

In this role we are looking for someone to support with maintenance and gardening at the community centre to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all our hirers and visitors.