Volunteer Telford

We are a Christian charity that collects unwanted usable tools, refurbishes them, sorts them into trade tool kits and sends them to the developing world for livelihood creation.

Tool Ambassador Volunteers

The main role of a Tool Ambassador is to be our first contact in their local community. Our Tool Ambassadors are the people that members of the public contact to donate tools.

Our Tool Ambassadors collect the donated tools, load them into boxes (easy to get from supermarkets), and store them ready for one of our vans to collect. They then arrange with their local Van Manager for them to be collected by a TWAM van

What are we looking for?

Tool Ambassadors need to be enthusiastic about what we do and the transforming power of tools. Many people donating tools do so following bereavement, so we need sensitive people willing to stop and talk, rather than rush off. In others words, kind and friendly people!

What will you be do?

Members of the public will contact you via email or phone.

We will give you a TWAM email that goes on our website and will only give out your phone number to people who ring our office (because they may not use email).

You can then arrange to either pick the tools up from them, or have them dropped off at your house, whichever you prefer.

You will then need to store them until the TWAM van comes to you to collect them. This can either be on a rota basis, or when you ring  your named Van Manager to ask for a collection.

Many collectors also promote themselves in local magazines and notice boards.

What difference will you make?

This is an incredibly rewarding role as you get to meet the general public and share with our story with them. Many are so grateful that we are taking their tools rather than seeing them go to landfill. You’ll get a real buzz from many of the collections.

Volunteer benefits

You’ll be joining a great team and will enjoy the visits from the TWAM Van Teams and the invitations to volunteer days. You will also receive a TWAM polo-shirt and fleece.

Role Purpose:

To support Small Woods’ new Giftware Shop as a retail sales assistant.

To act as an information point for The Green Wood Centre Site.

To promote Small Woods membership to interested members of the public/customers.

Main tasks: (All necessary training will be provided)

- To process customer purchases using ‘Square-up’ system and/or cash.

- To maintain accurate records and undertake ‘end of day’ procedures for sales

- To ensure shop displays are topped up, refreshed and well-presented.

- To act as a focal point for people requiring basic information about Small Woods and the Green Wood Centre site. To hand out leaflets as required

- To discuss the benefits of becoming a member of the Small Woods Association and to promote membership where appropriate.

Telford Sailability provides sailing for anyone with care needs.

We sail on Mondays and Fridays

Our volunteers help out when they can, either part or all of the day. Normally posts go out a few days earlier on either our messenger page or by text, start and finish times. Our volunteers then say if they can help.

You don’t need to know how to sail as we can teach you. You don’t even need to go on the water if you don’t want to. If you don’t want to, or cannot come to the lake there are other tasks that need doing.

Why we need your help:

As a confident public speaker, you will be out and about giving talks about the charity and explaining what we do.  Whether speaking to local clubs, associations or schools, you will ensure local people know about the vital support we provide as well as helping to increase volunteering and fundraising for the charity.

What we need you to do:

Become familiar with the work of RABC in your local area in particular.

Research and book talks with organisations which welcome outside speakers at meetings.

Liaise with your local Community Engagement Manager with regard to new and/or existing contacts in the community.

Deliver engaging and motivational talks using prepared scripts as guides.

Pass nay donations and expressions of interest in supporting RABC back to your local Community Engagement Manager as quickly as possible.

Keep a record of approaches made and talks given and occasionally represent the charity at local events and cheque presentations.

What we can offer you:

An opportunity to play an important role in helping the work of the charity.

Speaker notes and FAQs.

To become part of the RABC volunteer family.

Regular support and contact from your local Community Engagement Manager.

Valuable experience in public speaking.

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.