Volunteer Warehouse Assistant

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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 email tradingvolunteers@ghhospicecare.org.uk 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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