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Community Stock Generation Volunteer

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Customer Relations

Requirements

  • Just so you know, we are unable to accept volunteers aged under 16 or with unspent criminal convictions. Please note this is an unpaid voluntary position in a friendly charity shop.

Responsibilities

  • Promoting stock donation campaigns in your shop
  • Giving out donation bags in your community
  • Arranging collections of stock donations
  • Contacting local businesses & hotels when refurbishing
  • Supporting stock donation events

FAQs

What is the main goal of the Community Stock Generation Volunteer role?

The main goal is to encourage the local community to recycle their unwanted items by donating them to the British Heart Foundation shop, helping to fund lifesaving research into heart and circulatory diseases.

How many hours do I need to commit to volunteering?

Volunteering is flexible; you can spare a few hours a week or just a couple of hours occasionally.

Who can apply to be a volunteer?

We welcome volunteers aged 16 and over; however, we are unable to accept volunteers with unspent criminal convictions.

What tasks will I be responsible for as a volunteer?

Typical tasks include promoting stock donation campaigns, giving out donation bags in the community, arranging collections of stock donations, contacting local businesses and hotels for surplus stock, and supporting stock donation events.

Is this position paid?

No, this is an unpaid voluntary position.

What benefits do volunteers receive?

Volunteers receive a 25% discount on donated goods and a 10% discount on new goods, unlimited free support from Retail Trust, access to training and development, reasonable travel expense reimbursement, refreshments, volunteer certificates, references, long service awards, and discounts with other retailers.

How can I promote stock donation campaigns?

You will promote stock donation campaigns in your local shop, engage with the community, and collect surplus items from local businesses and hotels.

Are there any training opportunities as a volunteer?

Yes, as a volunteer, you will have access to training and development opportunities.

The largest independent funder of research into heart and circulatory diseases in the UK

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1961
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is a charitable organisation dedicated to combating heart disease through research, education, and support. The BHF's primary mission is to save lives and improve cardiovascular health by funding groundbreaking research, advocating for heart-healthy lifestyles, and providing support to those affected by heart conditions. Their purpose revolves around preventing heart diseases, promoting awareness, and advancing medical knowledge to ensure a world where individuals live longer, healthier lives, free from the impact of heart-related illnesses. Through their multifaceted approach, the BHF strives to make a significant and lasting impact on heart health in the United Kingdom.

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