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Volunteer Warehouse Assistant

Volunteer Warehouse Assistant

Are you looking to make a difference in your community while gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced environment? The Depot is seeking enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to support our warehouse operations. As a Warehouse Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping us sort, organise, and distribute donated items across our retail business.

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How you can help

  • Receive, sort and categorise donated items

  • Prepare stock for distribution to our stores

  • Support in maintaining a clean, safe and organised warehouse space

  • Assist in loading and unloading vehicles where required

  • Good level of fitness with the ability to move items safely (training provided)

  • Follow manual handling procedures and health and safety regulations

  • Work collaboratively with other staff and volunteers

  • Volunteers must be over the age of 18 and be able to commit to a regular shift on a weekday or weekend

  • Commit to Garden House Hospice Care’s mission and values.

What you will gain from this role

  • Sense of achievement: The chance to make a meaningful impact in your community
  • Meet new people: Work as part of a friendly and supportive team
  • Transferable skills: First-hand experience of warehouse and logistics operations
  • Environment impact: Help to reduce negative environmental impact by providing an affordable, ethical and sustainable alternative to landfill.

Training and support

  • No experience necessary, full training will be provided by our helpful and friendly staff

  • You will work alongside other volunteers who are happy to answer any questions you may have and help you settle into your role

  • You will be entitled to receive free access to our Volunteer Assistance Programme, which offers confidential support and advice.

Next steps

Fill out our application form or call 01462 679540 to apply. If you are unsure which role is right for you or if you'd like to find out more about a particular opportunity, sign up for a Volunteer Information Session instead.

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