Are you someone who enjoys being hands-on and staying active? Do you also have an interest in reuse and recycling? Join us as a Volunteer Warehouse Assistant and help us keep things running smoothly across Emmaus Mossley’s social enterprise.
Main duties
- Moving furniture and household items
- Assembling and disassembling furniture
- Assist customers with large donations
- Assisting companions within our warehouse and retail areas
- Help ensure and support correct recycling practices
- Help to keep warehouse and yard areas safe, clean and tidy
- Promote safe working practices including manual handling and use of PPE
Skills required
We’re looking for a dedicated individual with good people skills…
- Physically fit and able to safely move large furniture items
- Previous warehouse experience is desirable
- Knowledge of health & safety practices and PPE
- Good teamwork and people skills
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic and a positive attitude.
Time commitment
We are looking for a volunteer who will commit to at least 1 day per week (10am-4pm). We can be flexible in terms of what day(s) these will be (Monday to Saturday). Even if you are only able to commit to a few weeks or months, we are open to short-term volunteering too.
Training, support and benefits
- As an Emmaus volunteer you will be given a full induction when you start.
- A staff member and companion will support you throughout your time as a volunteer.
- We will offer you an opportunity to develop your skills and experience for a worthwhile cause.
- We will look to provide further training where possible.
- We will provide you with dinner and travel expenses on the days that you volunteer.
Register your interest today
This role is perfect for someone who likes to stay busy and wants to make a real difference. If you’re interested in joining our team, please complete the form below to register your interest and we’ll be in touch soon.