Freecycle Assistant

  • VO96518


Description

We are looking for volunteers to help at our "freecycle" area. This has clothes and shoes that people can select for free. The volunteer would help keep the area tidy and help people choose items suitable for their needs

The volunteer role will include stock control, sorting donations, tidying the rails and helping people to choose suitable items for their needs.The freecycle area is open at the same time as the larder so you may also have to direct people to the food larder or the cosy café.

Organisation aims and objectives

Boomerang was set up in 1999 to provide a safe, comfortable and friendly centre in the heart of the community to stimulate community involvement and development with an aim to community regeneration. The project provides a user led centre assisting a variety of groups with varying interests to increase confidence, promote skills and strengthen individual identity and responsibilities.

Availability

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weekly. 1-2 hours per session, minimum of 1 session per week

Frequency and commitment details

weekly. 1-2 hours per session, minimum of 1 session per week

Restrictions

Experience required: Experience or interest in retail work. Interest in helping those at a disadvantage
Travel details: Boomerang Centre, 10 Kemback Street, Dundee DD4 6ET

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel expenses for getting to the centre may be reimbursed
Taster available: Yes
Taster details: Can trial one session to see if the role suits
Training details: Shadowing another volunteer/staff, any other relevant training will be offered.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet