Description

Tayside Re-users uses databases to record and manage the sales of goods and stock movements from collection to sale as well as calculating the savings in weight and CO2 of items which would otherwise be thrown into landfill. This role will involve transferring information from accompanying documentation to the database and then filing the documentation. This role will give you the skills and experience you need to work in many organisations.

Organisation aims and objectives

Tayside Re-Users is an environmental reuse and recycling Social Enterprise. Established in 1995 it diverts unwanted items from landfill for reuse and recycling, offers employment, volunteering and training opportunities to young people and others who struggle to secure work and provides low cost or no cost household items to people on fixed or low incomes.

Frequency and commitment details

Availability 10 - 15 hours per week. Hours are flexible to suit volunteer.

Restrictions

Opening hours would restrict under 16's but they could possibly get involved at weekends.
Experience required: Ability to create Spreadsheets and Databases essential.
Travel details: Tayside Re-Users, Unit 1 South Dudhope Mill, 75 Douglas Street, Dundee. North of Verdant Works and buses 7, 17, 28, 29, 51, 57 & 59 - stop just up the road on Lochee Road near Smellies Lane.
Minimum age: 16

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Daily/weekly travel expenses will be reimbursed. Lunch - £4 per day.
Taster available: Yes
Taster details: Volunteers are welcome to come along and see the Centre and speak to us about volunteering.
Training details: Volunteers will be introduced to the team and shown their area of work. Initial training for the role will be given and any further training will be carried out if required.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer