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  • VO101051

Description

We would love you to join / drop into our small friendly team of 2-4 people, sorting donations of clothes into what are good enough to sell online and what can go to jumble sale. Some people like ironing and steaming clothes; some people are good at describing clothes and photographing them. You may have had previous experience of the online sales platform 'Vinted'. It is easy to use and it is fun to get things uploaded. When customers buy things online there is the task of printing pre-paid postage labels and packaging up the items. This volunteering opportunity is nice because it is sociable, fun, you get to chat to others as you work and you can discover unusual items and bargains. Volunteers get discounted clothes. You will also be helping our local community generate funds to spend on community projects - so you will be helping the community as a whole.

Organisation aims and objectives

Newtongrange Development Trust (NDT) exists to build on the strong community spirit in Newtongrange. It grew out of 'Newtongrange Resilience Volunteers' which was established in early 2020 as a community response to the COVID pandemic. In late 2020 NDT was formally set up as a community development trust for Newtongrange village. NDT's mission is to: · Provide a focal point for our Newtongrange community. · Respond to economic, social, environmental and cultural needs. · Create and respond to opportunities that become available to the community. · Work in partnership with likeminded organisations for the benefit of Newtongrange · Listen to local residents and give our community a voice. · Develop community facilities and projects that impact on the quality of life for residents in Newtongrange. · Provide support to local community groups as necessary. · Lead initiatives that aspire to bring economic growth along with increased volunteering and employment opportunities to Newtongrange.

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Two hours a week. Volunteers can attend at whatever time/s suit them out of the six volunteering sessions we have. We understand that people have commitments and cannot always make it. Our volunteering opportunity is low pressure

Restrictions

Our building does not have a disabled toilet but people may also use the local community learning centre’s toilets.
Experience required: Skills we need - being able to sort out good quality clothing from poor quality clothing, take clear photographs, pay attention to detail, describe clothes well, wrap parcels, work in a small friendly team.
Travel details: Buses 48 and X33 take you to Park Road which is 6 minutes’ walk from our building. Buses 28,48 X29 and X95 take you to the Station Road bus stop on Main Street which is 10 minutes to our building. Newtongrange Train Station is 16 minutes’ walk away from our building.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: We reimburse bus tickets (singles or day return) on the day and mileage ( at £0.45/mile) monthly.
Training details: We have an informal chat (phone/in-person). We show you how we sort donations of clothing, upload them and package them. Staff and 1-3 other volunteers work together. It is a friendly, informal, low-pressure setting.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

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