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Donated Electrical Items Tester Volunteer - charity furniture & electrical store, Brislington

British Heart Foundation Brislington
https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/volunteer/volunteer-in-our-shops
Salary: 
0
Closing Date: 
Thursday, 6 February, 2025 - 20:00
Contract Type: 
Volunteer
Hours: 
Part Time
Hours: 
Most volunteers in our shop do one 3 hour shift a week when it suits them - we're flexible!
Location: 
Bristol
Contract Details: 
Voluntary
Details of Role: 

Are you good with electricals, or do you have an interest in electrical gadgets and electronics? If you want to help the environment and support the fight against heart disease in a behind the scenes volunteer role, this could be the position for you!

Our electrical item tester volunteers make sure all our donated electrical items are fully functional and ready for sale. You’ll receive detailed training which you will need to complete before starting and ongoing support from the warehouse team and existing volunteers.

You will need a basic knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and an attention to detail, but no specialist electrical knowledge is required. Your time will help us protect the environment through recycling and reducing e-waste while helping us create a world free from the fear of heart disease.   

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.   

 

Typical tasks include:

  • Plugging items in, turning them on and making sure all the functions work correctly - anything from TVs, toasters, vacuums to games consoles!
  • Following specific guidance on testing a vast range of different electrical items safely 
  • Cleaning donated items so they’re ready for sale 
  • Some light lifting with help on hand for the heavier items 
  • Identifying poor quality or damaged donations for recycling 
  • Identifying unusual or interesting items for online selling

 

Volunteering with British Heart Foundation comes with plenty of benefits too… 

  • A 25% discount on donated goods and 10% discount on New Goods in our shops 
  • Unlimited, free, and confidential support by Retail Trust  
  • Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed in agreement with Manager, free parking available on site
  • Refreshments available   
  • Volunteer certificates, references and long service awards provided   
  • Access to discounts with other retailers  
How to Apply: 

If you are interested in applying and coming to have an informal look round to find out more, you can contact Jack or Luke by calling 01173 211801 or emailing BD6@bhf.org.uk, and we can arrange a day and time that suits - we'll get the kettle on!

Contact Person: 
Jack Burrows
Contact Email: 
BD6@bhf.org.uk
Contact Phone: 
01173 211801
Postal Address: 
British Heart Foundation Home Store, Unit 1B Brislington Retail Park, Bath Road, Bristol BS4 5NG