Volunteering

Textile Donations - Checkers & Sorters

For Stonepillow

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The purpose of this role is to sort through and check the numerous donations we receive at our site in Terminus Road (Chichester), separating them into the relevant categories. Items such as clothing and home furnishings.

Activities could include:

• Sorting through and separating into what is sellable and unsellable.
• Placing all unsellable/unusable items into `rag bags` for collection by our rag collector agencies.
• Liaising with our on-line (E-sales) administrator to identify high-value brands, collectible items - items that are readily sellable on E-Commerce websites.
• Tidy and replenish stock on the shop floor

Stonepillow receive donations of clothing & home furnishings every day. This is an ideal opportunity to make a real difference within the community and fund Stonepillow's critical community works within Chichester, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton.

Skills

Friendly and proactive volunteers who have a keen eye for detail and branding. Able to identify what is `current` and/or is collectable Good organisational skills. Must have a good sense of humour and enjoy being part of a team.

This is an enjoyable fun opportunity to sign up for a few hours - once a week or more. The days are never the same!

About Stonepillow

Stonepillow provide vital support for homeless and vulnerable people in West Sussex.

Founded in 1989, we are a charity that provides a lifeline for homeless people in Chichester, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. We work with over 130 people every single day, empowering them to rebuild their lives and find independent accommodation they can call home.

We provide a range of services including day centres, hostels, a recovery service, and supported housing. We also have two charity shops which give people the opportunity to learn new skills and access education, training and employment. We are here for people who are sleeping rough or homeless and want to turn their lives around. The support we offer is tailored to the individual’s needs.

Details

• No - DBS check required
• Yes - Equality and Diversity Policy
• Yes - Expenses reimbursed
  Low earners/in receipt of benefits
• Yes - Health and Safety Policy
• Yes - Ongoing support
• Yes - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
• No - Suitable for Under 18's
  Over 18yrs
• Yes - Training provided
• Yes - Volunteer induction
• Yes - Volunteer Policy
• Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
• Yes - Written role description

Availability

You will need to wear gloves to work in this environment due to the nature of emptying unknown items from bags. This role is busy and you may spend an hour or two on your feet. You will need to take breaks when you need to and inform the team when you are finished. You will have an induction into the department beforehand.

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