The Retail Distribution Centre (RDC) is where donations are stored, sorted, cleaned and distributed to the shops. Our volunteers help with household items ranging from crockery, toys, small electrical items, pictures, as well as clothes, shoes and bags. You will become part of the team that will sort, prepare, and recycle donations for resale.
What you will be doing
* Lifting and emptying bags of donations
* Checking donated goods for damage and condition
* Identifying items suitable for the different shops including any vintage, retro or particularly valuable items as wells as those for recycling
* Sorting donated items by type – pottery, china, ornaments, kitchenware, toys, as well as textiles, shoes and bags
* Sorting electrical and electronic items, checking for damage, passing to our PAT testing team Identifying donations that are of higher value
* Keeping the RDC clean and tidy
* Following all processes and procedures
The skills you need
* Reliable and good timekeeping
* Willingness to follow instructions from staff
* Be flexible, adaptable and willing to work on your own or as part of a team
* Be able to stand for and comfortable with lifting boxes and bags
* Have an interest in second-hand donated donations with a keen eye for collectibles
What's in it for you
* Be part of a friendly team
* Develop new skills and insight into how a busy warehouse operates
* Gain more confidence
* Make new friends
* Support your local community
Job Type: Volunteer
Pay: From £0.01 per year
Work Location: In person