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 are looking for people to join our team. Are you happy to volunteer using your own vehicle? Do you have a few hours a week to spare and enjoy meeting people? We need help to collect donated items from our supporters when they are unable to bring them into our shop themselves.
What are we looking for?
What will you get from us?
You will need to be physically fit and active for this driver role due to the lifting and carrying of donation bags in and out of the vehicle. It will be your responsibility to ensure that you have a full, valid driving licence and that your vehicle is correctly insured for carrying out collections of BHF donations – don’t worry, we can help you with this.
You’ll use your own vehicle and travel will be reimbursed at the HMRC rate. This vital role will allow us to continue collecting donations
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:
Collecting stock donations from people’s houses, local businesses or our donation banks and delivering them to your local shop.
Transferring stock between shops on a local level as required.
Following BHF guidelines on collections and personal safety .
Interested in this volunteering opportunity?
Drop into our store or sign up to our website for more details.