Volunteer Telford

Our donated furniture shop in Wellington provides a service for people who want to dispose of unwanted furniture, and for those people who want to buy good quality furniture at a reasonable price.  

They also provide the charity with an income that allows us to continue to provide much needed services for local older people.

We are looking for warehouse/van driver assistants to work in a team of three with our van driver to pick up furniture donations and deliver items that have been purchased from the shop.

Oxfam Wellington is recruiting! Located at 2a Duke Street, we are looking for shop volunteers to join our amazing team led by Shop Manager Sarah Pember.

Oxfam retail volunteers make a real impact every shift and help us work towards a world where everyone has the power to thrive not just survive.

Our shops sell donated items to raise funds for Oxfam's work, as well as reducing waste by giving items a second life.

As a Weekend Sales Assistant Volunteer, you will be at the till during our busiest opening times, serving customers as the friendly face of your shop.

You’ll develop skills that boost your confidence, improving your communication skills serving customers on the till and handling cash and card payments.

Volunteer Role

To assist the Early Help and support staff in the planning, delivery and evaluation of the service provided and other events as appropriate.

Reporting to:

• Town Clerk for overall line management
• Children’s Centre Coordinator for day to day guidance, training and formal supervision.
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Key Tasks

The Volunteer will be expected to:

1. Facilitate planned play activities and encourage parents and carers to actively participate in their children’s play and learning. 
2. Assist in the preparation of the venue. 
3. Welcome and introduce parents, carers and children to the session (the ‘meet and greet’ role) and support with the conclusion of the session.
4. Assist in tidying up during and after the session and encourage parents, carers and children to be actively involved also. 
5. Assist Children and Early Help and Support staff in maintaining a safe environment at all times. 
6. Promote Early Help and Support activities, including Parents Panel, Advisory Boards, and services of our partner agencies. 
7. Inform the appropriate Early Help and Support member of staff, at the earliest opportunity, should they be unable to attend a session or event. 
8. Work within the policies and procedures of Children and Family Early Help Oakengates Town Council, with particular reference to Safeguarding, Confidentiality, Equality and Diversity, and Health and Safety.

What you will do:

The volunteer will be helping the chef in the preparation of meals, keeping the kitchen clean and tidy including fridges

Volunteer will also help in serving tea, coffee and cakes to customers.

Time commitment:

Monday to Friday between the hours from 12 noon till 2pm

Benefits:

Travel expenses will be paid

Certificate of achievement after 3 months of volunteering

Increase confidence and self-esteem

Develop new skills and make new friends

Access to training and progress to new opportunities.

Training: 

Volunteers are required to attend food safety training

This role will require a DBS check.