Nearly New Sale Volunteer

National Childbirth Trust (NCT) – Bromsgrove & Redditch

Description of the role

Are you an organised and confident leader with a passion for supporting parents and the environment? Become an NCT Nearly New Sale Volunteer and lead a team of volunteers to plan and organise fantastic events that make pre-loved baby clothes, toys, and equipment accessible to every parent. This flexible role allows you to play a part in protecting the environment for future generations and can fit around your availability. NCT Nearly New Sales are a trusted and much-needed service, providing a way for parents to buy and sell pre-loved items.

What’s involved?

  • Event management
  • Leading and motivating a team of volunteers
  • Attracting sellers, buyers, and helpers
  • Marketing and publicity
  • Following NCT guidance and best practice to hold an accessible event
  • Using social media to engage and support local parents
  • Celebrating the difference Nearly New Sales make to local parents
  • Championing NCT’s values and vision

You must be:

  • Organised
  • Confident leaders
  • Strong communicators
  • Able to plan and delegate tasks
  • Able to motivate and inspire others

Practical Considerations

This is a flexible role that can fit around your other commitments and availability. We ask that you commit to organising at least one NCT Nearly New Sale per year in your local area. The time commitment will vary throughout the year depending on the size of the sale you decide to organise. As the lead volunteer, it is important that you are able to attend the event on the day.

Any specific requirements

  • Must be 18 or over to apply.
  • You must live or work locally.

Where is the opportunity based?

The opportunity is across the Bromsgrove and Redditch areas

When is the opportunity available?

Days are flexible – volunteering days available to be discussed between you and the organisation.

About the organisation

Our mission is to support parents through the first 1,000 days to have the best possible experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

We achieve our mission though three interconnected aims:

  • Sharing evidence-based knowledge to support parents to make informed decisions.
  • Creating networks of vital support and life-long friendship.
  • Campaigning on the issues that matter most to families throughout their early experiences of becoming a parent.

Every year, we support thousands of expectant and new parents across the UK and Channel Islands to feel more connected and confident during this major life transition.