Soft Furnishings Volunteer

NewStarts Description of the role You will be examining the large quantities of bedding, curtains, and clothes which we receive as donations, sorting the unusable items (due to wear and tear/poor condition) into recycling, and the usable items into packs/pairs, which we can donate to people who have been homeless and who are moving out … Continue reading Soft Furnishings Volunteer

Community Fundraiser

Tools with a Mission (Bromsgrove and Redditch) Description of the role You will work within your local community, Church, or community group to promote Tools with a Mission (TWAM) and help raise the funds we need to keep the tools flowing. You will organise events of all kinds or find others to do them for you, from music … Continue reading Community Fundraiser

Volunteer Speaker

Tools with a Mission (Bromsgrove and Redditch) Description of the role The main role of a Community Ambassador is to speak publicly on behalf of Tools with a Mission (TWAM) and be our public face in their locality. This will mean receiving invitations from a variety of groups wanting a volunteer speaker to talk about … Continue reading Volunteer Speaker

Warehouse Operative

NewStarts Description of the role NewStarts is a community project that provides practical help to recently homeless and other vulnerable people across North Worcestershire. NewStarts has a Christian foundation, and its underlying ethos and values are inspired by Christian values. The main areas of the work are: Loading furniture safely into the van Occasionally taking … Continue reading Warehouse Operative

Handyperson

Rubery Community & Leisure Centre Description of the role This is an opportunity to join a happy group of volunteers in contributing to the upkeep of a community used facility located in scenic countryside. The site is a registered charity with no paid staff and relies on and values its volunteers. We are looking for: … Continue reading Handyperson

Heritage Glass Worker

The Great British Valve Project Description of the role You will be: Working with glass. Joining pieces, pinching pieces etc. Advise on glass handling processes. Drinking tea. Helping to make radio valve parts. Designing / re-engineering parts and methods. Eating Sandwiches. Tidying up. Join our growing band of volunteers and help bring this fantastic heritage machinery back to … Continue reading Heritage Glass Worker

Heritage Restoration Handicraftsman

The Great British Valve Project Description of the role You will be: Helping to strip down large machinery. Cleaning parts and painting. Drinking tea. Helping to make replacement parts. Reassembly of machinery. Eating Sandwiches. Helping to rewire motors and control gear. Tidying up. Join our growing band of volunteers and help bring this fantastic heritage … Continue reading Heritage Restoration Handicraftsman

Tool Collector

Tools with a Mission (Bromsgrove and Redditch) Description of the role Members of the public will contact you via email or phone. We will give you a TWAM email that goes on our website and will only give out your phone number to people who ring our office (because they may not use email). You … Continue reading Tool Collector

Repairer

Repair Café Redditch Description of the role We are looking for people with practical skills in repairing items to help at our monthly repair cafe. Skills needed include electrical, woodwork, bicycle maintenance, computers/electronics, mechanical (e.g., clocks), tool sharpening etc. Any skills in one or more of the following: Electrical Electronic Carpenter Computers Bicycle maintenance Mechanical … Continue reading Repairer

Woodwork Operative

NewStarts Description of the role Volunteer to help restore furniture donated to the scheme so that it can be recycled and given to people being rehoused in social or private rented housing. We are looking for: Experience in woodworking Practical Considerations WITHIN REASON, TRAVELLING EXPENSES ARE PAID. Any specific requirements Any requirements will be discussed … Continue reading Woodwork Operative