Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. We raise money to research cures and treatments, so we can give people more time with the ones they love. We have been funding science since 1961.
Volunteering in your local shop is a great way to meet new people and share your skills. There are a variety of roles and opportunities available for you to get involved with. We have a new Homestore in Halifax and are looking for people to join our team. Are you good with electricals, or do you have an interest in electrical gadgets? If you want to help the environment in a volunteer role behind the scenes, this could be the position for you. Our electrical item tester volunteers make sure all our donated electrical items are fully functional and safe for sale.
What are we looking for?
What will you get from us?
You will need a knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and an attention to detail, but no specialist electrical knowledge is required
Training, support and references. The opportunity to work with a friendly team in a retail and warehouse environment,
A 25% discount on donated goods and 10% discount on New Goods in our shops,
Unlimited, free, and confidential support by Retail Trust,
Access to training and development ,
Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed ,
Refreshments available ,
Volunteer certificates, references and long service awards provided,
Access to discounts with other retailers .
When do we need you?
Additional Requirements
As soon as possible
Typical tasks include:
Plugging items in, turning them on and making sure all the functions work correctly ,
Following specific guidance on testing a vast range of different electrical items safely ,
Cleaning donated items so they’re ready for sale ,
Some light lifting with help on hand for the heavier items,
Identifying poor quality or damaged donations for recycling,
Identifying unusual or interesting items for online selling .
