Recycle Warehouse Assistant
Role Description
Volunteers get involved in the accepting and selling of donated goods to reduce useful items going to landfill and to raise money for the various local environmental projects that Action 21 works in Coventry and Warwickshire.
As a volunteer you will carry out some or all of the following tasks depending on your individual capabilities and preference:
• To assist with sales of goods over the counter at the Recycle Warehouse
• To work effectively in the team to ensure shop layout and presentation of goods is to the highest standards
• To accept donations of items
• To price items up for sale in the shop
• To clean goods for the shop and arrange them appropriately
• To take part in daily / weekly cleaning routines for the shop
• To take a diligent approach to security and the prevention of theft
• To represent Action 21 and give out information to the general public about Action 21 and environmental issues as required
• To take part in occasional environmental promotion events at the shop organised by Action 21.
Experience/skills sought:
No particular experience or skills are required as full training and support will be provided. We ask individuals to be enthusiastic about the role and willing to learn to work using their own initiative.
Criminal Records Bureau Disclosures:
A CRB Disclosure is required for all individuals that would like to work in the Recycle Warehouse. Action 21 is committed to the fair treatment of ex-offenders. Individuals having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
Benefits:
This role provides excellent work experience, especially for people pursuing a career in retail, customer service, community/charity work, and the environmental field.
Availability:
You can volunteer any day of the week except Tuesdays, including weekends and Bank Holidays. Volunteer shifts are either 9.30am – 1pm or 1pm – 4.30pm. Volunteers usually commit to a minimum of one shift per week but there is some flexibility involved. Just talk to us about it!
Location:
The Recycle Warehouse is found at Prince’s Drive Household Recycling Centre, Princes’ Drive, Leamington, CV31 3PH.
Contact:
Michelle Clarke, Volunteer Development Worker, Action 21.
01926 456076, michelle@action21.co.uk.